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Worries for China, Russia Reduces Chances of US Nuclear Changes
WASHINGTON (AP) - Joe Biden's arrival at the White House almost a year ago seemed to herald a historic shift towards less US reliance on nuclear weaponsand perhaps a decrease in their number. Even a US "no use first" pledge - a pledge!-->…
Ohio House signs aid ambition
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Adam Headlee loves his political memories. Already at the age of 25, the legislative assistant filled his office in the Ohio capital with collectable conversation pieces: campaign buttons, historical photographs, an…
preservation group interested in possible historic district for downtown Watseka | News
Watseka officials say historic preservation entities are interested in the possibility of establishing a…
Tanzania: Zanzibar House Passes Landmark New Drug Law, Paves Way for ‘Victory’
The day before NOL of December 24, 2021 will be remembered as the Zanzibar House of Representatives passed a bill establishing the âZanzibar Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (ZDCEA)â.
Despite…
Access county clerk services even when the office is closed
St. Johns County Circuit Court Clerk and Comptroller Brandon J. Patty reminds Historic City News subscribers that many clerk services are available online even when physical offices are closed.
The following resources from…
Kentucky Steam Announces First of Multiple Operations for Historic Locomotive 2716
Historic train on a road trip in New England
RAVENNA, Ky. (WTvQ) - An ambitious plan to restore and operate the C&O 2716, a 75-year-old steam locomotive weighing 400 tonnes, received a major boost. The Kentucky…
This historic Florida mansion features a courtyard designed by landscape architect Bok Tower
A Central Florida house linked to the area's most famous Gothic tower is now for sale in Lake Wales.
Located at 2300 N, scenic route n ° 70, in the community of Mountain Lake, the adobe Mediterranean Revival was completed in…
HISTORY: Renovation of a historic building to provide a ‘mall’ experience in downtown…
The Montgomery Ward building serves as the backdrop to a multiple car accident at the intersection of Durbin and East Second Street in 1968. The building is said to have become the House of Bargains after Ward moved to the…
Adaland Mansion in Philippi hosts its Christmas buffet
PHILIPPI, W.Va. - December 19, Adaland Manor held their last Christmas buffet of the season.
To celebrate the 22sd Year of the Christmas buffet at Adaland Mansion, there were three different seats, each with around 150 people.…
Rochon’s historic residence becomes home to the arts
A major renovation of the nearly 200-year-old Rochon Residence on St. Patrick Street in the Ottawa Byward Market was completed this fall. The building's original piece-to-room timber walls are now covered with fibreboard which provides…
Auckland couple buy huge historic 67-room mansion in Hawke’s Bay – an unseen sight
âWe took a leap of faith,â says Rob Lauder, to put it mildly. Lauder and his wife Erica have pledged to blindly buy Oruawharo, a 67-room mansion in central Hawke's Bay. But that wasn't what they…
Brad Pitt and Damien Quintard reopen historic French recording studio, Miraval
Brad Pitt goes into the music business.The Oscar-winning actor, producer and entrepreneur has teamed up with French music producer Damien Quintard to reopen Miraval Studios, the famous recording center located at Chateau Miraval in the…
Historic District Commission hopes to increase outreach efforts in 2022
The El Dorado Historic District Commission hopes to create a sensation in 2022 by educating the community about its mission and raising awareness of the importance of preserving the city's history and heritage.
Commissioner Sara Coffman…
Kentucky Court House damaged after tornado
Drone footage posted to social media showed extensive damage to a historic Kentucky courthouse.
Video showed the clock tower being ripped off from the top of…
Leon County Launches Historic Trail Through Downtown Tallahassee
A new trail through downtown Tallahassee will allow visitors to explore the city's past at their own pace.âThis trail certainly wasn't designed so that someone could do it in one…
Historic San Antonio Alta Vista home remodeled with new kitchen, artificial turf, and new bathroom…
Luis Miguel Martinez was both lucky and smart when it came to renovating the 1920s house he and his wife Analaura Villarreal bought in early 2020 in the Alta Vista neighborhood.The house is a mix of Victorian and artisanal architectures,…
🌱 Patchogue Daily: historic site sold + new MacArthur airline
Get up and over to them, Patchogue! Here's everything you need to know to get a good start on Tuesday. First of all, the weather forecast for the day: Cooler with periods of sun. High: 43, low: 32. Here are the best Patchogue stories…
Historic Helena House decorated for the holidays
HELENA - The Montana Historical Society has decorated the halls of the original governor's mansion in Helena to bring a little joie de vivre to a historic building.âBrings home another dimension. It brings it to life for…
Historic Bronzeville Church and South Loop House Museum Online for Critical Upgrades, Thanks to City…
GRAND BOULEVARD - The birthplace of gospel music and one of Chicago's most awe-inspiring residences are among 12 structures in the city chosen for Adopt-A-Landmark grants.Bronzeville Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 4501 S. Vincennes…
Historic Preservation Committee assesses next steps after illegal demolition
Historic Preservation Committee assesses next steps after illegal demolition
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A historic commission is experimenting with a new reporting tool
City of Austin Photo: 1411 Ethridge Ave.…
Ripon Historical Society to Host Open House During Dickens | New
The Ripon Historical Society, 508 Watson St., will hold an open house during the Ripon's Dickens Christmas…
By day – Members of the Brewster family tour historic Brewster’s Neck cemetery in…
Preston - The descendants of Mayflower passenger, the eldest William Brewster, were on the phone a few weeks ago, planning a meeting, a little disappointed that COVID-19 scuttled plans last year for the big 400th anniversary!-->…
Historic Calistoga Avenue Cottage for Restoration as 13th Mills Act Property in Napa | Local News
A historic home at 1488 Calistoga Ave. in downtown Napa, one of three nearly identical Queen Anne-style cottages built side by side in 1886, will be preserved and restored under a Mills Act agreement. The Mills Act is a…
The Republican Party sees a truly historic opportunity in 2022
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With less than a year to go before the 2022 midterm elections, the Republican Party is looking ahead to an opportunity of truly historic proportions. Even before the shocking results of the…
These are the “best” historic hotels in America for 2021
Hotels are hiring for dozens of positions to meet new travel demand History buffs looking for a vacation destination don't need to look past this list. Historic Hotels of America recently named its top Historic Hotel Award winners for…
Historic Quad Cities Homes Celebrate the Season
Several historic homes in the Quad Cities region will be decorated for the holidays and open for public tours and special events during the first weekend of December, each representing the architectural beauty of a different era.Moline's…
Pelosi predicts Thursday’s vote on Biden’s ambitious social policy bill
WASHINGTON - House Democrats, increasingly convinced they have the support they need to pass their $ 1.85 trillion social policy and climate change bill, rushed to a vote on the package as early as Thursday evening, with President Nancy…
Neighbors worried about historic Highland Park mansion replacement – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Some neighbors are worried about what will replace a historic mansion in Highland Park, now that word of the new owner's plans has circulated.
Conservatives say too many old mansions are gone and they are not excited about…
Mystery of the Fulford Thefts sees precious snuffboxes coming home
An exquisite collection of antique gold snuffboxes have returned home more than 40 years after being stolen from a Leeds mansion by a mysterious thief.
The beautifully decorated seven, late 18e Century containers returned to…
Biden’s ‘historic’ $ 65 billion broadband plan approved by Congress
Enlarge / President Joe Biden speaks about the passage of the Infrastructure Bill at a White House press conference on November 6, 2021.Getty Images | Samuel corum…
House of Representatives passes infrastructure bill and how it invests in Michigan
The House on Friday night approved a $ 1 trillion package of road and other infrastructure projects after Democrats resolved a months-long standoff between progressives and moderates.
Governor Whitmer said the historic…
Quality parenting center provides a safe meeting place for parents and children – NBC…
When children are separated from their parents and placed in the care of another family member or in foster care, it is difficult for everyone involved. Now there is a new resource to make it a little easier.
The new Quality…
The Democrats’ historic compromise on prescription drug prices
Democrats have agreed to a high-level deal that would allow Medicare to negotiate the prices of certain drugs. But moderates and allies in the pharmaceutical industry have succeeded in eliminating part of the party's preferred…
The committee organizes an open day for a historical monument in Pocatello
The following is a press release from the town of Pocatello. POCATELLO - A monument in Pocatello will once again be open to the public on Veterans Day. The Pocatello Historic Preservation Commission is hosting an open house at the Brady…
Jail For Sale: A Look Inside Historic Hall County Jail | KAMR
MEMPHIS, Texas (KAMR / KCIT) - Just off Town Square in Memphis, Texas is a piece of the past: the historic Hall County Jail.
This old pokey has a much different goal than it did 106 years ago. The big house is nothing more…
Subpoenas are a real concern for lawmakers facing January 6 issues
Lawmakers who may have been involved in planning the January 6 rallies are under scrutiny for their roles, questioning whether the committee investigating the attack on Capitol Hill could take the historic step of subpoenaing them. current…
After historic hearing, panel to issue subpoenas to oil companies
House of Oversight and Reform Speaker Carolyn Maloney said yesterday that she intended to subpoena four major oil companies and two commercial organizations for documents and communications in connection with the its committee's…
Haunted Hotel: The Many ‘Unregistered Guests’ at Sauk Center’s Historic Palmer…
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) - With Halloween just around the corner, here's your annual reminder that Minnesota is full of great haunts and that a hotel in central Minnesota has become the subject of many paranormal studies over the years.In this…
Group plans to build Juneteenth National Museum in Fort Worth – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Fort Worth may soon be home to the National Juneteenth Museum, preserving the history of the National Day and promoting historical education about oppression and freedom.
Fort Worth-based public affairs and marketing firm The…
Residents of Phoenix’s Historic Willo District face fines for walls over 6 feet
Residents of Phoenix's Historic Willo District face fines for walls over 6 feet PHOENIX - Neighbors living in a historic district Phoenix neighborhood say they were shocked when threatened with a letter saying they were violating a…
Princeton University Reaches Compromise With Historic Preservation Supporters Of Prospect Avenue To…
The old Court Club building would be moved in front of its current location and one of the three Victorian Queen Anne's would be moved behind the other two houses, thus saving the three houses.
Princeton University officials backed…
The Tyler wins sustainability and historic preservation awards
EAST HAVEN, CT - The Tyler, a mixed-income senior apartment community created by WinnDevelopment inside the old East Haven High School has won two more awards for its innovative approach using tax credits federal and state historical…
Morton named IJ player of the week after historic night | High school
Greenwood full-backs and strength coach Chris Seaborn knew it would be a special night; but like everyone…
Large-scale fire destroys Light-House Recovery Program building in Fresno, leaving 12 people…
FRESNO, Calif. (KGPE) - A historic downtown Fresno home was lost after it caught fire on Sunday afternoon.
The house near Van Ness Avenue and San Joaquin Street was used as housing by the women in the Light-House Recovery…
Historic Nob Hill Home with ‘Spectacular’ San Francisco Views Asks $ 17 Million
Known as the Boggs-Shenson House, the beautiful bay town space is a local landmark and may even have a connection to celebrities.
First purchased in 1906 by Angus and Mae Boggs, the original structure of the property was…
The Black House reopens with reflections on the past and a look to the future
After a major renovation over the past two years, Northwestern's historic Black House will be rededicated today, October 15, with a ribbon cut and grand reopening.Events are scheduled during Reunion and Reunion weekend…
Philly funeral homes and mosques hit historic gun violence crisis
West Philadelphia funeral director Michael Forrest can understand. That's why he tries his best to leave his job at the office.
At the end of each day, he comes home, looks at his children's faces, and resets himself.…
Historic locomotives on the return trip from Snoqualmie to Nevada
RENO, Nevada - Two historic locomotives that were part of the pioneering switch from steam trains to diesel-electric trains in the mid-1900s are returning home to a rail yard in northeastern Nevada.
Built in 1951, Locomotive 201…
The historic Bishops Lane cottage will soon be moved to make way for a new home
Over the next few months, a historically designated house will be moved from Bishops Lane in La Jolla to an adjacent property to make way for a new residential development.According to the San Diego Department of Developmental Services, an…
Montana history rekindled with historic appointments | national news
A classically constructed cabin of tragic fate, as well as a relic of early air travel, could become the…
Elizabeth’s Historic Farms in Lancaster County Heading to Public Auction: An Interview with…
If you've ever taken a horse-drawn wagon ride and picked out a Christmas tree at Elizabeth Farms, there's a…
Historic Estate for Sale for $ 18 Million in Macon, GA
A huge estate including a waterfall, tennis court and several acres of pasture in Bolingbroke is for sale for over $ 18 million. The property, known as Great Hill Place, has more than 300 acres and a 13,500-square-foot mansion,…
Historic Houses will give OctoberTour 2021 participants a walk through Salisbury’s history…
SALISBURY - OctoberTour is back in person for 2021 with protocols in place to provide visitors with the safest possible experience.
The weekend begins Friday at Bill and Shari Graham's house with the Boss's Day to celebrate…
A tour of the historic Brick houses
The Historical Society's Havens Homestead Museum at 521 Herbertsville Road is one of the oldest buildings in the city. (Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn)
BRICK - Most of the township's early houses were built on!-->!-->…
Gowrie NSW family expands with addition of historic Newstead House in Orange
Historical Newstead House, located in the regional town of Orange in New South Wales, will become an early childhood education and care (ECEC) service under the aegis of a licensed provider Gowrie NSW.
Scheduled to open in early 2022,…
Historic beachfront property returned to Black family 100 years after foreclosure
A beachfront property that was taken from a black family in California will be returned after nearly a century. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) On Thursday signed a bill that will allow the return of ownership of Manhattan Beach property to…
Developer purchases historic West Haven Armstrong building; City lawyer says apartments are planned…
WEST HAVEN - A Bronx-based real estate company has purchased the historic Armstrong Building on Elm Street, according to property records.City Corporation attorney Lee Tiernan said he met representatives of Bajraktari Realty in July for a…
The Pacific House Homeless Shelter Supportive Housing Plan manages both.
STAMFORD - In recent years, the Pacific House homeless shelter has taken a new approach to creating more housing for its clients: with great success, the agency has merged historic preservation with development across Stamford.From now on,…
A historic dedication to Pennsylvania and the opening of his childhood home as a museum.
A modest white house with wooden siding along Philadelphia Avenue in Shillington where John Updike spent most of his childhood is now home to Pennsylvania's newest historical marker with Saturday's dedication in the presence of the…
Historic mansion with no kitchen or bathroom hits market with a price tag of almost $ 8 million
a historic mansion without a kitchen or bathroom has hit the market with an asking price of almost $ 8 million today.The house at 18 Yarra Grove in MelbourneHawthorn's inner eastern suburb was built in the 1880s, making it one of the…
Arbor Youth Services offers shelter to 18-24 year olds
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) - What a difference 19 days makes. On September 13, LEX 18 reported on the latest expansion of Arbor Youth Services and their critical October 1 deadline. Just in time, they cut the ribbon for their new…
She continued her business after becoming a widow with 8 children. Now she gets a historical…
PORTLAND, Maine - When Toy Len Goon's husband, Dogan Goon, died at Togus Veterans Hospital in 1941, she was left alone to run their manual laundry service at Woodfords Corner.
Goon also found herself a single mother of eight…
Glens Falls historic building passes to new owner with local imprint
GLENS FALLS, NY (NEWS10) - Currently, the four-story building at 425 Glen Street houses 92 apartments. But this is only the last part of the history of the historical structure.
As of this week, this story is a bit longer. The…
Clarksville demolition cases reveal challenges Conservatives face
Last Monday, the Historic Monuments Board faced its own limits as it oversaw the outcome of two demolition cases in Clarksville with palpable disappointment.
Both homes, located at 1805 Waterston Ave. and 1104 Toyath…
‘Suspicious’ fire destroys front porch of Susan B. Anthony home and museum | Smart News
The fire destroyed the property's porch, which was built over 100 years ago but was not originally part of the house.
Susan B. Anthony…
Carter Hall to become hostel, conference center, new owners say |
MILL WOOD - The new owners of Carter Hall intend to make the monument a bigger attraction by making it more…
Thomaston acquires historic property – Knox County VillageSoup
THOMASTON - The Thomaston Select board of directors approved the acquisition of a one-acre parcel of land between Wadsworth Street and Ferry Street at its September 27 meeting.
This land contains the last of the historic lime kilns…
Another point of view: the action of the Historical House would strengthen the public’s right…
When the 2021 session of the General Assembly began, the passage of legislation to advance public access to…
New life for a historic setting: new owners are preparing to launch a craft center in the old…
JOHNSTOWN, Pennsylvania - The Emporium's 49-year history came to an end…
At the SC Historic Marker, 2 women retrace their family history | South Carolina News
By EMILY WILLIAMS, The Post and CourierCHARLESTON, SC (AP) - While waiting on the sidewalk of Broad Street, Margaret Seidler was holding a copy of the book that had led her to the woman she was about to meet.After months of emails and long…
Owners take pride in Parkersburg House’s historic past | News, Sports, Jobs
Wilbur and Diana Ridenhour pose in the lobby at 1102-1104 Juliana St. The house was built around 1860 by Charles Deming, a New England captain. (Photo by Jess…
Next week: House Judiciary Committee to advance landmark law MORE
Members of the House Judiciary Committee have scheduled a hearing next week to mark HR 3617: the 2021 Marijuana, Opportunity, Reinvestment and Clearing Law (MORE). The law repeals the long-standing federal ban on marijuana, thus…
Early 1900s Bloomington shows historic town and changing landscape on interactive map
Residents of Bloomington can get a glimpse of what Bloomington looked like a century ago thanks to a recently released interactive map project at IU called Rebuild Bloomington,…
Raleigh Park holds clues to historic legend of castaway freed from slavery :: WRAL.com
By Heather Leah, Multiplatform ProducerAs families stroll, picnic and play by the trees of Fred Fletcher Park, many have no idea the surrounding area was once home to a 19th-century…
Altgeld Gardens, Ramova Theater, Elijah Muhammad House on track for National Historic Register…
Altgeld Gardens. (Eric Allix Rogers)
The nominations for the Altgeld Gardens, the Ramova Theater and the Elijah Muhammad House on the National Register of Historic Places authorized a key committee hearing on Wednesday and will be…
Public Meeting in Brownsville for Historic Bridge Rehabilitation Project | Local News
Public input is requested for the proposed rehabilitation of a historic…
What will happen to the Charlottesville auction site where humans have been bought and sold? This…
But most of the descendants of the people bought and sold in Court Square do not have this recorded connection to their ancestors, for various reasons: the records are incomplete or missing, or they have been destroyed, or they have not…
Renovated to be a ‘Cutting-Edge Workspace’, this Historic Midtown Building and Former…
Subscribe to our Policy NewsletterNY for the latest coverage and to stay informed about the 2021 elections in your district and across New YorkRental is underway for a historic 35-story apartment building in Midtown Manhattan that…