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fromHyperallergic
1 week ago
New York City

Bidding Adieu to Art Deco's Democratic Dream

Chrysler Building, 1,046 feet tall, faces sales challenge due to outdated amenities and repairs needed.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

A wildfire destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge. It burned down once before

A wildfire destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and numerous structures in Grand Canyon National Park, prompting calls for investigation into fire management.
Chicago
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Pope Leo XIV's Chicago Hometown Pays $375K for His Childhood House-and Saves It From Being Auctioned Off

Dolton purchased Pope Leo XIV's childhood home for $375,000 to prevent auction sales.
fromUntapped New York
3 weeks ago

Find Pieces of a Lost Train Station + More NYC Events

Join an expert local guide for a journey through Penn Station and Moynihan Train Hall to reveal traces of a lost architectural masterpiece.
NYC food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

A mansion with a mission: Filoli House and Garden promotes history, beauty

Filoli House and Garden is a historic estate in Woodside, California, featuring extensive gardens and a Georgian-revival mansion, now serving as a community cultural center.
#brooklyn
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza Arch Reopens After $8.9M Restoration

The Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch has reopened after a two-year restoration, revitalizing a historic Brooklyn landmark for community use.
fromUntapped New York
1 month ago
NYC music

Go Inside Brooklyn's Restored Arch at Grand Army Plaza

The Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch's restoration blends modern technology with historical accuracy, opening access for public exploration.
Brooklyn
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza Arch Reopens After $8.9M Restoration

The Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch has reopened after a two-year restoration, revitalizing a historic Brooklyn landmark for community use.
NYC music
fromUntapped New York
1 month ago

Go Inside Brooklyn's Restored Arch at Grand Army Plaza

The Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch's restoration blends modern technology with historical accuracy, opening access for public exploration.
more#brooklyn
fromUntapped New York
1 month ago

The Frick Opens Its First Cafe, Named After a Luxurious Private Train Car

Henry Clay Frick named his private Pullman railway car 'Westmoreland', reflecting his rural roots and the grandeur of transporting art and family.
Dining
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

The 'Waldorf-Astoria of Brooklyn' finally has a future - after years of failed renovation attempts

"The Hotel Bossert, a historic icon in Brooklyn Heights, will be transformed from a luxury hotel into residential apartments after its recent $100 million acquisition by SomeraRoad."
NYC real estate
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Oakland's iconic California Hotel, vital housing for the formerly homeless, is in turmoil

The California Hotel in Oakland, though historically significant, struggles with poor living conditions for low-income residents.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Wayfarers Chapel may have a new site in Rancho Palos Verdes

Wayfarers Chapel plans to relocate due to landslide threats, aiming for a more stable site for its reconstruction.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

Silvertown and Blackwall tunnel tolls 'pose risk' to Tower Bridge, custodians warns

The introduction of tolls for the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels may significantly increase traffic at Tower Bridge.
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