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The Elmcroft Estate in Upper Brookville is one of those locations that was bought by the Soviet Union in the 1950s. (December 30, 2016 5:25 PM)
Updated December 30, 2016 6:01 PM
President Barack Obama ordered the closure of a Russian compound on the North Shore as part of the sanctions on Russia for its alleged hacking interference with the U.S. elections.
U.S. special agents descended on the Upper Brookville propert… (View original article)
Two luxury retreats in New York and Maryland where Russian diplomats have gone for decades to play tennis, sail and swim were shut down by the Obama administration Friday in retaliation for Moscow’s cyber-meddling in the presidential election.
TWO RUSSIAN CRIMINALS HIT WITH SANCTIONS ARE ON FBI MOST WANTED LIST
The U.S. said the two Cold War-era estates were being used for intelligence activities.
About a half-hour b… (View original article)
POLLEPEL ISLAND >> A group of West Point cadets is building a new bridge to replace a 40-foot wooden structure on the Hudson River island where Bannerman’s Castle is located.
The bridge originally was supported by a tree on either side and led from the residence on the north trail over a ravine and to the summit.
Neil Caplan, executive director of Bannerman Castle Trust Inc., said the cadets started the work this past fall.
“The end of October, they put … (View original article)
Attention to details, from the corbels to the crenels, was paramount in building this 16th century Renaissance inspired castle home.
Perry Mastrovito
Once upon a recent time, in a land not far away, lived a husband very much in love with his wife and always eager to please and make her happy.
So as he was in the construction business, he proposed one day to build her a new house of her choosing. She was so overjoyed, she went immediately — and secretly — to work designi… (View original article)
MONSTER visitor figures showing a “record-breaking” season for Welsh heritage have been released.
The figures, revealed by the Welsh Government, show that Cadw sites across Wales were hugely popular last year. The success has been put down to a Welsh dragon which embarked on a tour of seven castles. The creature, measuring four metres in length and two metres wide, had reptile-like black and red scales, flaring nostrils that fired smoke and an outreached claw ready to capture pa… (View original article)
Historic castle to close temporarily for restoration work to take place
An historic Cumbrian castle that has become a major visitor attraction is to close for two months to allow for the next significant phase in its restoration.
Lowther Castle & Gardens, near Penrith, will shut on January 9 for work to take place.
Projects in place include a new exhibition telling the story of its history, illustrated with items from the Lowther family collection.
Thomas Colson
Dec. 17, 2016, 3:01 AM
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Presidential Complex, Ankara, TurkeyWikipedia / CC 4.0The G20 summit is an annual display of wealth and power, a meeting at which 20 of the world’s most powerful leaders meet to discuss issues of global policy and international financial stability.
Past summits have resulted in high-profile discussions on a wide range of policy areas, from climate change to … (View original article)
Despite the fact that United States is the largest economy in the world, the value of the White House, located in Washington, D.C., is much lesser as compared to presidential house in India.
rashtrapatisachivalaya
In a list prepared by property website Hatched, which looked at the value of each G20 leaders’ residence, Zhongnanhai – the residence of Chinese premier Xi Jinping came at the top with a worth of Rs 2.63 lakh crore.
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In the sam… (View original article)
David O.Marlow/ Coldwell-Banker Previews International
Mohamed Hadid’s crowning achievement could well be giving his two beautiful and talented daughters – Gigi and Bella – to this world. But there’s more to him than his 21st-century famous family. The LA-based real estate developer’s sprawling Bel-Air mansion that he had been living in for quite some time is literally the stuff of dreams. But now, after a long stint in the residence, the Hadid’s are… (View original article)
The Mansion on Delaware Avenue could be Buffalo’s most mysterious landmark.
It’s rumored to be haunted. And driving past it, you can’t help gazing at it. Especially at Christmas. A glorious tree twinkles in the windows. Blue snowflakes dance over the doors. The sight can make you emotional. After all, this 1870 Victorian, long home to the Victor Hugo Wine Cellar, sat empty for a mind-boggling 25 years. That it’s now an internationally acclaimed hotel — it’s a miracle.
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