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)
