Mansions

This region of New Jersey is home to a wealth of riches. From million-dollar estates, to political influencers, to professional sports team training facilities. And, this area–specifically, Morris Township–is home to a castle. That castle, the Glynallyn mansion in the section of the township known as “Millionaires’ Row,” will be open for tours throughout May … Continue reading »

Given the opulence still on display in the preserved homes of fellow lumber barons Charles H. Hackley and Thomas Hume, we are left to wonder just how sumptuous was A.V. Mann’s more durable brick mansion. Adjusted for inflation, the $20,000 it cost to build Mann’s mansion would equal at least $425,000 today. The actual cost … Continue reading »

Montpelier was built in F.T. Valley by the valley’s namesake, Francis Thornton, in 1746. For the first time in nearly five years, an iconic Route 231 landmark and historic mansion’s doors will open to the community – well, to generous and education-minded members of the community, for the moment. Sarah and Jim Wildasin are hosting … Continue reading »

May 1-31, 16th Mansion in May Designer Showhouse and Gardens, Morristown. Open Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets $30 Regular, $25 Seniors (62 and over). No children under 12 permitted inside; showhouse not handicapped accessible. PHOTO BY DAVID GRUOL Glynallyn, an English Tudor castle in Morristown, will be the site of the … Continue reading »

Tudor Place mansion in Washington, D.C. View and purchase photos BUCKS COUNTY – On Saturday, June 23, Bucks Beautiful will host a trip to Tudor Place, the magnificent Washington D.C. mansion built by Martha Custis Peter, step-granddaughter of George Washington, and her husband, Thomas Peter, with an $8,000 inheritance. The neoclassical house with circular domed … Continue reading »

Legendary horror production house Hammer is teaming with an actual haunted house for its latest development project. Hammer has optioned the rights to the story of the San Jose, California-based Winchester Mystery House which is considered the world’s most haunted. The studio is developing and producing a feature with Imagination Design Works and Nine/8 Entertainment. … Continue reading »

About 25 history buffs involved in historic preservation in Prince George’s Countygathered at Montpelier Mansion in Laurel on Wednesday, April 25 to discuss how best to showcase the county’s lore and landmarks — which they said have never been more relevant. The “History in the Making” event, one of a four-part series, was hosted by … Continue reading »

San Jose’s Winchester Mystery House, the bizarre mansion that has creeped out locals for the past 80 years, will soon be the backdrop of countless nightmares across the globe. Exclusive Media, a Los Angeles-based film studio, announced on Friday that it has acquired the rights to film a movie about the mysterious house. The horror … Continue reading »

New homes in London’s historic mansions Some of London’s grandest buildings are being converted into homes, says David Spittles New homes are being carved out at 18th-century Bentley Priory, which has spectacular views over London London leads the way when it comes to the imaginative re-use of historic buildings. Over the past three decades architects … Continue reading »

By Jim Weiker The Columbus Dispatch Sunday April 22, 2012 5:35 AM It stands like a castle on the Scioto River, a home so large that experts canno… (View original article)