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    Homes, poinsettias on display this weekend  Nov 20, 2009
    Ellison s Greenhouses will sponsor its 19th annual Poinsettia Celebration Saturday and Sunday, with thousands of the Christmas flowers in full bloom in the buildings at the intersection of Blue Bell Road and East Stone Street. The Heritage Society of Washington County is also hosting its annual Holiday Home Tour and Trunk Sale Saturday and Sunday, headquartered at the historic Giddings-Stone Mansion. (Brenham Banner, TX)

    The Coolest Quarter of Istanbul  Nov 20, 2009
    While Cihangir has been gentrifying for well over a decade, ramshackle wooden buildings and rough-shod concrete housing still dominate the streets of this part of the city. Previously synonymous with rif-raf and ladies of the night, the character of the Cukurcuma has undergone massive change and rising rents are altering the demographic. (Suite101.com)

    Staying smoke free  Nov 19, 2009
    Ho by Andrew Mariman Berry Hanscam, owner of Hanscams Bowling Center, stands in the side entrance to his business Tuesday, where signs remind patrons of the state ban on smoking in public buildings implemented Jan. 1. Staying smoke free. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Permit Renewals for O&G Quarries Topic of Hearings  Nov 18, 2009
    Doug Schlicher asked about the monitoring of blasts on town buildings. He said the Senior Community Center is a good place to monitor the blasting. (Voices, CT)

    E. Market pioneer is planning for future  Nov 17, 2009
    Joe Ley Antiques owner has 3 adjoining buildings ... The antiques dealer moved to 615 E. Market about 35 years ago and now owns three adjoining buildings with more than 30,000 square feet ... A group led by filmmaker-investor Gill Holland and his wife, Augusta Brown Holland, owns considerable property in what has been dubbed the Nulu district, including 10 buildings in the Wayside Christian Mission complex that it plans to redevelop. (Courier-Journal -- Business)

    Rich with history, high in Transylvania  Nov 15, 2009
    BRASOV, Romania - Thick morning fog was lifting from Council Square, slowly dissipating as the sun pressed above the rim of the nearby mountains and pastel buildings glowed in the brightening light ... I wanted nothing but to wander the streets, admiring the mix of Gothic, Baroque, renaissance, and romantic period buildings in the center, and possibly to sit at an outdoor cafe, drinking espresso ... I didn t hear any pipers, though the influence of the Saxons is everywhere you look, from ornate... (Boston Globe)

    City in talks for financing of solar arraysCity manager: Deal has some unacceptable terms in it  Nov 8, 2009
    Saturday, November 7, 2009 3:46 PM PST Negotiations for third-party financing of solar arrays for three city buildings are ongoing. City Manager Jeff Ball said the draft contract between Sunforce Solutions and the city to install solar panels on the new city police building, the South Portal and a compost shed at the city s wastewater treatment plant had some unacceptable terms in it. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Gautengers saving Clarens  Nov 7, 2009
    With its crisp mountain air, breathtaking scenery and host of arts and craft shops, this picturesque village is known for its appealing sandstone buildings and is also within easy reach of Golden Gate National Park. The town itself is mainly bounded by large farms and green conservancy areas. (iAfrica.com)

    3 Northeastern weekend escapes  Nov 7, 2009
    All three suffered a period of decline in the 20th century, but have since gone to great lengths to spruce up their main streets, lined with 18th- and 19th-century buildings running perpendicular to the Hudson River ... The neat-as-a-pin brick municipal buildings would seem out of a period movie if the town weren't so vibrant. (CNN)

    Riding the Hillside Escalator in Ho...  Nov 6, 2009
    Century old buildings, shops crammed with Chinese ceramics, street markets, and hundreds of restaurants, all within easy reach in the heart of Hong Kong. Step on board the world s longest covered outdoor escalator. (Suite101.com)

    'Pieces' coming together 30 years later  Nov 5, 2009
    If you don't live in an apartment built after 1979, you might not realize that such buildings aren't. After months of roller-coaster results, the U.S. auto industry showed signs of stability in October. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Explore Savannah's historic squares, parks, homes  Oct 30, 2009
    Surrounded by stately homes and beautiful gardens, they form the heart of a two-and-a-half-square-mile historic district with more than 2,000 historic or architecturally significant buildings. The city's preservation movement got a jumpstart in 1955 from a group of women angry that the historic Isaiah Davenport House was about to be knocked down for a parking lot. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Auctioning off a piece of the Iron City  Oct 25, 2009
    Iron City applied for a permit last week to demolish five four-story buildings on the Lawrenceville site. Tim Hickman, Iron City president, said he hopes the items sold will help keep people's memories of the brewery alive. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    America's coolest small towns  Oct 20, 2009
    The caf; is run by musician turned contractor Jamie Baker and his wife, Barbara, who have made a second career out of restoring Wallace's 100-year-old buildings. Their latest, Hercules Inn, opened to visitors this summer, and each of the four units has a kitchen (15 2nd St., 208/556-0575, from $75). (CNN)

    Kyneton calling  Oct 20, 2009
    Anderson, who founded Balgownie Estate in the 1960s, remembers Piper Street as virtually derelict a decade ago, but he says what set it apart was its history: its bluestone pavements and old buildings ... "I think the whole of Kyneton has gone from a run-down market town. There's so much going on now, a much greater realisation of the heritage of the place. A lot of wonderful old buildings haven't been knocked down and there's been an influx of new people." Annie Smithers describes the growth... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    From Vikings to Dancing Queens  Oct 20, 2009
    With its steel-and-glass Modernist buildings and dedication to green living, Stockholm has the feel of a gleaming metropolis, but it offers a satisfying mix of old and new, from a well-preserved 17th century warship to its glittering 20th century City Hall ... Stockholm - of Viking history, dazzling present Articles With its steel-and-glass Modernist buildings and dedication to green living, Stockholm has the feel of a gleaming metropolis, but it offers a satisfying mix of old and new, from a... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    Gardening under glass  Oct 19, 2009
    " She took the $5 container home, purchased soil, moss and fernlike plants, and set about creating her very own mini-ecosystem in less than an hour. She documented the process on her blog, at . Since then, she's been making terrariums and giving them to friends as housewarming gifts. "Today's terrariums are much more streamlined, and a whole lot less fussy," says author Martin. There may be no better example than Lopez's circular Terradome, which clearly nods to midcentury Modern design. The... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Rex linked to First Lady  Oct 15, 2009
    With the help of Clayton County's economic development director Grant Wainscott, Rex's business leaders are planning a campaign to restore Rex's 100-year-old commercial buildings -- including a cotton gin, a mercantile building and the mill ... When the Battle of Jonesboro broke out in 1864, Melvinia could have seen the smoke from the Jonesboro buildings going up in flames and heard the roar of the cannon, says Jim Sherling, director of the Genealogical Society of Henry and Clayton Counties. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Palmquists Combine Farming, Vacationing Guests (41)  Oct 15, 2009
    It also grew hay for the horses, and during slow times, lumberjacks would stay at the farm and clear land and construct buildings. Eventually logging gave way to farming in Price County. (Agri-View, WI)

    Spanish Office Building Prices May Plunge to 2001 Levels as Jobs Disappear  Oct 13, 2009
    More than a third of the buildings in the industrial park a 30-minute drive from the city center are empty ... Business rents in city centers have dropped 22 percent in the past year, the most since 2002, according to Average selling prices for all office buildings in Spain may fall 25 percent through the end of next year, bringing them back to 2001 levels, said , a property researcher in Madrid ... You have to take into consideration planning, getting permits and financing and actually... (Bloomberg)

    Longtime North Adams mayor faces tough reelection race  Oct 11, 2009
    The way I sold it to the community was that we re going to save the buildings where your grandparents and your parents worked, said Barrett. MASS MoCA opened in 1999. (Boston Globe)

    Stunning sepia snapshots  Oct 10, 2009
    The photos are beautifully and expertly taken, and the subjects ranged from people in traditional wear, natural landscapes, buildings, tin mines and fishing villages, to large towns, government offices, plantations, ports and everything that made up the Malay peninsula over a hundred years ago ... The images also show some of our most historic buildings when they were newly completed, set against a backdrop that is unrecognisable today ... The buildings themselves are little changed since they... (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Travel Briefs  Oct 9, 2009
    You can still see Colonial woodframe buildings and Victorian gingerbread homes around the village, including the oldest house in the village, built in 1790, at the corner of Main and River streets. The town was also home to the family of Edward Clark, who ran the company that sold Singer sewing machines when they were first invented in the mid-1800s. (Carroll County Times, MD)

    Rebirth of an icon (3)  Oct 5, 2009
    "In addition to the carousel house, Bluffside will have other new buildings and exhibits. They are the new Shadowland Ballroom, incorporating a section of maple flooring from the original ballroom; the Curious Kids' Discovery Zone museum annex featuring a climbing wall, water table science exhibit and traveling exhibits; a boardwalk housing the largest kaleidoscope in Michigan with three camera feeds and unique software; an annex room available to rent for parties; and a gift shop."All gift shop... (The Herald-Palladium)

    Valuable antiques stolen from Custer shop  Oct 2, 2009
    He has buildings of merchandise and collectibles, but the items taken were part of a small museum collection that has been Boyd's pet project for the past five years ... Three other buildings and the Boyd's home were not disturbed. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Something special about the Cotswolds  Oct 1, 2009
    Chipping Campden is all about old buildings, and there are a good many of them to see as you seek out the towns arts and crafts venues. The Church of St James on Church Street, with its panelled tower and soaring nave built of locally quarried stone, is one of the best Cotswold churches. (India Times)

    5 Arizona ghost towns  Oct 1, 2009
    In addition to its smelters, Sasco held an assortment of company buildings, stores and saloons ... It was closed to the public for years, which partially accounts for the exceptionally good condition of several buildings ... Three of Stanton's original buildings are still in use. (AZCentral -- Travel)

    Monterey Historic State Park leads shutdown  Sep 30, 2009
    Closure of some of the historic buildings in Monterey received scant press coverage ... Buildings that remain open have self-guided tours or are operated under a concession agreement ... The historic buildings' gardens remain open, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    A Woodbury Church Is Seeking Guidance  Sep 25, 2009
    7 acres that include the Samuel Bull Homestead, has antique buildings, a pond, stone walls and gardens ... Should St. Teresa's proceed with this option, the buildings on Mrs. Winer-Sorensen's property would be used for offices, living space and church hall ... "It's an amazing property with amazing buildings in the center of town, a great value for what's there ... it's a unique piece of property," said Maria Taylor, another broker with Klemm Real Estate who is representing Country Loft... (Litchfield County Times, CT)

    Selma Koss Holtz; collector with a contagious love of art, people  Sep 24, 2009
    Her son said she exposed as fake a painting that appeared to have been signed by the Impressionist landscape artist John Henry Twachtman, who died in 1902, because the buildings in it were not built until World War I.. Selma was not only interested in art, but in all things that reflected refinement, Todd said. (Boston Globe)

    One-room schoolhouse showcases antiques (9)  Sep 22, 2009
    Old chairs, dishes and toys overflow into two other buildings on the property. The former school is at 1999 Gilmore Ave. five miles west of New Hampton. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Man builds up antiques collection as company tears down  Sep 22, 2009
    com WATKINSVILLE - The collecting bug bit Jeff Bell when he started going through old buildings across the South, picking up antique wood for his refurbishing mill ... WATKINSVILLE - The collecting bug bit Jeff Bell when he started going through old buildings across the South, picking up antique wood for his refurbishing mill ... The company reclaims heart pine and cypress from old buildings about to be torn down, and Bell started saving the items he found lying around the dilapidated buildings.... (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Sam Judge buys Quayside Apartments in Troy  Sep 19, 2009
    3 million to buy the interconnected buildings at 193-211 River St. that make up the Quayside, a 66-unit apartment complex with eight storefronts that are part of downtown s antiques row. The sellers were John R. Crowley and Katy Crowley, who had quietly put the buildings on the market ... Judge plans some aesthetic improvements and energy-efficiency upgrades to the buildings, which total 90,000 square feet. (Albany Business Review, NY)

    Noftsger Hill Inn was a school in Globe.  Sep 18, 2009
    Instead of drowsy students and chalkboards filled with fractions, this stately cluster of buildings houses art galleries and studios, occasionally open to the public ... The Bureau of Land Management obtained the site and began restoration of the schoolhouse and stabilization of other buildings. (AZCentral -- Travel)

    HOMEMergers & acquisitions  Sep 14, 2009
    In addition to the glass collection, Bauer collects vintage bowling balls and souvenir miniature metal buildings she finds at flea markets. Current obsession: Bauer has a soft spot for her handblown wineglasses. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    My New York: Martha Stewart  Sep 13, 2009
    " 5. Wyeth Home, 315 Spring St., at Greenwich Street It s a fabulous, gigantic store filled with mouthwatering modern stuff. I go for inspiration. I m a hunter when it comes to antiquing. I m also a changer. Nothing is ever upholstered in [something I like]. I like to spend a lot of time at the upholsterer. 6. Chinatown I like Chinatown for vegetables and fish. I also like fresh water chestnuts and lychees, so I ll go there to get those things. 7. Mario Badescu Skin Care, 320 E. 52nd St.,... (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Economic downturn provides a breather for preservationists  Sep 13, 2009
    We should have a nice inventory of historic buildings. Once donated, the organization works to get people to take over the properties and rehabilitate them in an agreed-upon manner. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Halo 3: ODST Campaign Hands-on  Sep 11, 2009
    Smoldering car wrecks and crumbling buildings line your path. Oh, and to top it all off the Covenant haven't left yet. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Stockholm's noble past, present  Sep 4, 2009
    With its steel-and-glass Modernist buildings and dedication to green living, Stockholm has the feel of a gleaming metropolis, but it offers a satisfying mix of old and new, from a well-preserved 17th-century warship to its glittering 20th-century City Hall. Before you visit, study up at www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    • Events calendar  Sep 4, 2009
    Twin Falls County Fair continues all day at the Twin Falls County Fairgrounds, with several 4-H, FFA and livestock events, a carnival, entertainment on the free stage, exhibits in the merchants buildings; and PRCA rodeo, 7:30 p.m. at Shouse Arena (tickets: 11 for reserved seats and 9 for general admission; prices include fair admission and are before sales tax) ... Twin Falls County Fair continues all day at the Twin Falls County Fairgrounds, with several 4-H, FFA and livestock events, a... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Label this reunion revealing  Sep 2, 2009
    The crowd was milling about the farmhouse and buildings where previous generations had lived as I wondered if there was a common thread that ran through those related by blood and birth. My brother-in-law casually asked a woman married to a first cousin from Virginia if her husband liked to put his name on things. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)

    Recession dims the glow at WGBH  Sep 1, 2009
    In a sign of its preeminence, the station commissioned the architects who designed the Clinton presidential library to draw up plans for the new headquarters - two sleek, cantilevered buildings connected by a skyway. The most striking feature is a 30-by-45-foot digital LED screen that juts over the Massachusetts Turnpike. (Boston Globe)

    Police Run Roughshod Over Lawful Handgun Owner  Aug 27, 2009
    If I follow the logic no citizen at City Hall or the Justice Buildings may be arrested or obtained if they conduct business with local authorities - ie obtaining licenses, paying water bills, acting as witness in court - even if there are outstanding warrants for their arrest, unpaid tickets or fines, or if they have been accused of or participated in a crime. Mr. Barr, you are a doofus. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Hearts stay in Reidsville  Aug 25, 2009
    Many a heart has been left in this place, where century-old buildings seem full of possibility even when empty of everything else ... Like small towns across the state, it's in transition again, looking for ways to bring jobs to its 14,600 residents by bringing life back to the historic buildings built by tobacco and textiles ... A Backward Glance occupies three adjacent buildings, including one that served as a second-floor boarding house. (News & Observer)

    Don't give up on City Center  Aug 22, 2009
    Central New Mexico Comm-unity College and University of New Mexico Hospital also will have buildings in the central business district and Rio Rancho s second comprehensive high school, V. Sue Cleveland High, roughly two miles east on Paseo del Volcan, is set to open this week. With construction ongoing, Swisstack said developers are interested in bringing retail to the area. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)

    Mansion on the hill  Aug 18, 2009
    "How else can you use these big buildings unless you have a big family?'" The furnished rooms are available at a cost of 800 to 925 a month, with utilities and four meals a week provided. A caterer will cook dinner Monday-Thursday for all boarders, who will have access to the kitchen for other meals. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Offtrack betting in S.F.? Not so fast  Aug 15, 2009
    The Presidio Trust will be hosting an auction to unload the antiques salvaged from the former U.S. Army buildings in the 15 years since soldiers left the decommissioned base. Self-proclaimed Dumpster diver Dave Seabury, who is in charge of scavenging at the Presidio under the formal title, "Waste Reduction Coordinator," has amassed a vast collection of antiquities in a nondescript warehouse at Fort Scott that he's ready to sell to the highest bidder. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Stars donate to Darfur aid sale  Aug 11, 2009
    China landslide crushes buildings. Skywatchers set for meteor shower. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)

    Asbury Park rising blocked by recession  Aug 11, 2009
    leaving an unsightly collection of unfinished parking garages, theaters and other buildings. The project was more than half leased when construction stopped in November. (USA Today -- News)

    A household name  Aug 10, 2009
    Being spread out over four buildings on Broad Street, not all of them adjacent, keeps the father-sons team and their seven employees busy ... They've got 50,000 square feet of sales space, upper and lower floors of each of the buildings ... Since they can't be in all four buildings at once, they use friends to watch a building for customers. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Word on the Street: Kingsburg corporate complex a bright spot  Aug 3, 2009
    Wiebe plans a second phase with several new buildings totaling 100,000 square feet of industrial and office space "as soon as the economy turns a little bit." He added that he already is fielding inquiries from businesses interested in the future phase. Nick Flores, who owns Premier RV Collision Center, said he was in business for four years at the south end of Fresno, but estimated about 70% of his customers were from the Kingsburg area. (Fresno Bee -- Business)

    The jewelry of Mata Ortiz  Aug 2, 2009
    CASAS GRANDES, Chihuahua Spencer MacCallum and his wife, Emalie, have restored five adobe buildings here that are available to travelers and visitors. Rooms are rented on a short-term or long-term basis. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Whitney Hires Renzo Piano to Design Its Expansion  Jul 31, 2009
    Because the neighborhood is in a landmark district and four of the five brownstones, two of which were merged years ago, are original 1890's buildings, they cannot be demolished. Instead Mr. Piano will use the two town houses and space behind the brownstones. (Yahoo News -- Architecture)

    No negatives ... what is good?  Jul 31, 2009
    I like to look at the historical buildings and houses. The small town atmosphere keeps things fairly simple. (Columbus Telegram, NE)

    Threshing Bee  Jul 30, 2009
    Pioneer buildings form a village featuring early school, church, homestead, general store/drug store, blacksmith, livery, print shop, broom-making shop, harness shop, log cabin from early area homestead, depot and more. Crafts and antiques on display watch lefse baked, rope made, butter churned, corn husk dolls created and more. (Mt. Lake Observer/Advocate, MN)

    Little shop of tools: Area man fills store with rare and unusual vintage tools  Jul 27, 2009
    for more than 40 years 17 as its chief and before that he was a bricklayer who helped construct buildings on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. When he set up shop in Genoa, his son, Rick, helped him out. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Iron City turns off tap in Lawrenceville  Jul 25, 2009
    Mr. Hickman gave interviews in the lot surrounded by a complex of brick buildings, one built in 1884, one in 1896 -- antiques with a few broken windows. Five buildings ring the lot, three of them adjacent rectangles that attest to the company's 19th century expansion. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Stockholm, Sweden  Jul 25, 2009
    (Tribune Media Services) -- With its steel-and-glass Modernist buildings and dedication to green living, Stockholm has the feel of a gleaming metropolis, but it offers a satisfying mix of old and new, from a well-preserved 17th-century warship to its glittering 20th-century City Hall. Located on the Baltic Sea, Stockholm is one-third water, one-third parks, one-third city. (CNN -- Travel)

    Historic Hotels in Three National P...  Jul 22, 2009
    The eight New England-style buildings in this lodge complex were constructed over a period of four decades, making it a challenge to concisely describe in detail ... Features common to all of the buildings include the wood-frame construction and painted exterior finishes. (Suite101.com)

    Zimbabwe: 'Another Operation Murambatsvina to Be Unleashed'  Jul 21, 2009
    We can't have people doing what they want or buildings sprouting everywhere," Lesley Gwindi, the council's public relations manager, told IPS. Relevant Links Hopewell Gumbo, an economic and social justice activist, said the council decision will affect women the most. "Women are the worst affected by the economic problems this country is facing. This second Murambatsvina will be another blow which will obliterate lives," Gumbo told IPS. "The solution does not lie in destruction but in providing... (allAfrica.com)

    Zoners Support Zone Boundary Change Proposal  Jul 19, 2009
    The plan is to keep the buildings on the property as they are, said Ms. McTaggart. During privilege of the floor, Craig Martin of 198 Great Hollow Rd. asked the commissioners to look into a firing range at Ostries' Stiles Road Quarry. (Voices, CT)

    East Osage Merchants Join Forces to Lure Shoppers  Jul 16, 2009
    Cherie Francois, who owns one of the larger buildings in the Plaza, suggested that merchants plan a series of events to attract residents to the strip mall. She started last Christmas by organizing a Christmas on the Plaza event. (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    Brussels on the cheap: Grand-Place and waffles  Jul 15, 2009
    It is known for the ornate architecture of its centuries-old buildings, including City Hall and former guild houses for skilled professions like brewers, bakers and butchers. The square is beautifully lit at night, and every other year its center is lined with a carpet of flowers mid-August for three days. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Slow, slow' recovery expected for industrial space  Jul 14, 2009
    Industrial Developments, known as IDI, controls about 12 million square feet of properties in Chicago, including two buildings the firm built last year as speculative projects meaning tenants werent lined up in advance. Both buildings, a 363,000-square-foot warehouse in Aurora and a 309,000-square-foot warehouse in Joliet, are vacant. (Crain's Chicago Business)

    Community Calendar  Jul 11, 2009
    You get to tour the grounds, historic buildings, forest, the Natural Dunes Preserve, beach and tide pools with state park staff. For more information, call (831) 646-6443. (KSBW 8, CA)

    Top Sights to See in Old Town Annec...  Jul 10, 2009
    Colorful buildings house endless restaurants, bistros, and caf;s with outdoor seating and pleasant views ... Flowers bloom on balconies and many buildings have arcades that provide welcome shade on sunny days and shelter during rain or snow ... The churches of Annecy are generally the more interesting buildings with impressive architecture and art. (Suite101.com)

    Italy: 6 ways to spend the night  Jul 10, 2009
    Our pick: Perched atop a forbidding cliff in the Casentino hills between Florence and Arezzo, Il Santuario della Verna remains a place out of time, a cluster of medieval stone buildings often shrouded in morning mist, traced by silent processions of white-robed monks on their way to mass. Visitors ranging from devout Catholics to transcendental spiritualists stay in the Foresteria, where the 72 austere rooms -- Formica floors, modular furniture, crucifixes on the walls -- line the arcaded... (CNN -- Travel)

    Decision expected soon on visitors center  Jul 8, 2009
    The county also relies heavily on its Web site traffic, , to get information out about the area, as well as materials available at welcome centers, or rest stop areas, along I-81 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, in hotel lobbies and at municipal buildings around the county. Multiple locations. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    Charleston: Most polite, for a pittance  Jul 3, 2009
    But you don t need deep pockets to enjoy this town of pastel buildings, narrow alleys and quaint, secluded gardens ... If your budget doesn t permit a guidebook, many homes and buildings have historical markers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Clarkesville is artisan-friendly  Jul 3, 2009
    Parking is plentiful in the downtown square, where buildings house a handful of antique stores, clothing shops and art galleries, including Soque Art Works (1440 Washington St., 706-754-2449, www. soqueartworks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Street Date: Kentucky Street, Petaluma  Jul 2, 2009
    See its historical buildings, such as the old Petaluma opera house, chat with the friendly people and stop in here and there along the way in this riverfront city, chartered in 1858, which has enchanted day-trippers and filmmakers alike ... 145-149 Kentucky St.: Thanks to the Petaluma residents who worked to preserve the city's historical buildings, visitors can appreciate them today ... See its historical buildings, such as the old. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Critics of open-air animal sales cite cost, safety  Jul 1, 2009
    A maze of pathways courses through Dog Alley's acres of tents, open-air sheds, prefab buildings and open trucks and minivans where animals huddle, frolic or doze as the public passes by from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sales pitches are tailored to prevailing customer preferences. Many sellers promise their tiny-breed puppies will be smaller-than-usual adults, "pocket-sized" pets being trendy; a seller of pit bulls promises a young man that the puppy's father is "medium-aggressive, so I'm sure you'll be... (USA Today)

    Bus rider finds 19th century checks, old tools  Jun 30, 2009
    It s the roar of motorcycles, revving at stoplights and thundering up and down the street, bouncing shock waves off buildings like the soundtrack of a 1960s biker movie. For some motorcyclists, the noise is as much a part of the riding experience as fresh air. (Fresno Bee)

    ESCONDIDO: Exhibit to highlight unseen work of prolific artist Richard Chase  Jun 20, 2009
    Chase, born in 1919 in Massachusetts, painted almost 100 murals in San Diego banks, hospitals and other buildings. He painted murals at 33 branches of Crocker Bank, five branches of Union Bank and nine branches of Southwest Bank. (North County Times)

    A winery that's far from stuffy  Jun 16, 2009
    The compact, red barnlike building is nestled within Timber Crest Farms, a co-op of four small family-owned wineries, one collaborative tasting room of six wineries, an olive oil producer and a viticultural services company - when you pull up, the mishmash of buildings sprawled around a concrete parking lot feels like an antiques mall surrounded by vines. The vibe: Family-friendly all the way. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    Mural tells story of town past, hope for the future  Jun 6, 2009
    Nelson and his artist wife, Anne Jenkins, moved to Union Point from New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and opened The Point of Art gallery in one of the historic downtown buildings. The mural is just one of the features that art-focused people hope will draw visitors - and their money. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    How to spend a couple days in Tel Aviv  Jun 6, 2009
    Take a detour along any small street to see some of the 1930s Bauhaus buildings that helped earn Tel Aviv a UNESCO World Heritage site designation ... It is one of the largest buildings in the Old City. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Galt needs more shopping areas  Jun 4, 2009
    As you can see in driving through the small village of Galt, there are more and more buildings becoming vacant. The City Council seems to like it that way. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Demolition denied  Jun 4, 2009
    MTWyld2006 wrote on Jun 3, 2009 9:35 PM:" The property is owned by Dr. Sironi, he should be allowed to do whatever he desires with it. And if the Preservation Committee prevails in their decision, then they should be required to purchase the property from Dr. Sironi and PRESERVE it. These buildings were not preserved, nor were there any others out there that had any intention of doing so. Much to the same story about the other "historical" menaces in uptown Butte. I believe that certain... (Montana Standard, MT)

    Prince Harry's Brand Power  May 30, 2009
    Buy Debt, Not Buildings This is the new strategy in real estate with the biggest dealmakers in finance. G20 Summit: Crisis Management World leaders descend upon Washington to talk financial regulation Best Places For Working Women Report shows Norway leading the way in closing the gender gap. (Forbes -- Business)

    Bisbee Lodging Tour offers 13 examples of hospitality  May 28, 2009
    Bisbee is the very real opposite of many towns and cities in Arizona that have destroyed their past the historic buildings, landscapes and streets, and replaced them with modern buildings so bland they could be in any part of the country, says Fred Miller, Copper City Inn and Cafe Roca ... However, for anyone looking deeper, this authentic gem of Southern Arizona is revealed in the history that is embedded in its buildings and landscape. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Woodbury 350th Committee Seeks Volunteers, Donations  May 27, 2009
    Historical information on buildings along Main Street is needed for a historical walk. Anyone with information is asked to call Liz Computzzi at 203-263-3234. (Voices, CT)

    Mayor presents his vision of downtown  May 19, 2009
    He presented long-term goals that included future development and the idea of perhaps building upward to add buildings that contained office space and condominiums on the upper levels. "We can become something that's exciting and uniquely Newington," Wright said. (Newington Town Crier, CT)

    New Gears 2 Add-on Content Reveal...  May 17, 2009
    Nowhere takes you out of the intensely urban setting of most Gears multiplayer maps and out into the sun-drenched desert, where a collection of dilapidated buildings and vehicles mark the long-dead location of a once popular traveler's outpost. In and around the shells of an old diner, gas station, mechanic and motel, you'll find countless ways to maneuver for advantage. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Seoul's ancient sights on a budget  May 16, 2009
    MUST-SEES: Seoul s jewels are the five palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), with beautifully ornate buildings and lush gardens ... Shops hidden deep inside larger buildings have the best prices. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

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