A landmark in the history of tennis springs back to life in Virginia
Two years ago a post on this blog drew the relationship between two US landmarks in the history of tennis - the International Tennis...
86 Riverside Drive - remnant of the Gilded Age for sale
"single-family mansion that's still brimming with most of its original details" New York's Gilded Age was once marked by fashionable...
Ladies' Mile in New York City - a Gilded Age shopping district is born, and preserved
“Many of its older stores are a developer’s dream—soaring spaces with ornate exteriors in the heart of major American cities” The Gilded...
Tuxedo Park, NY - Gilded Age, International, Modernism in one place
"When you fish for love, bait with your heart, not your brain." Mark Twain During America’s Gilded Age, numerous people focused on the...
For bibliophiles new and old – public libraries, personal collections, and looted manuscripts
“The first place I go in someone’s house is their bookshelves. You can tell exactly who they are.” During World War II, the Nazis infamously
The historic legacy of Pullman Palace Cars
Pullman Palace Cars were once known as “the largest hotel in the world” During America’s Gilded Age, numerous people focused on the new indu
From "Outlander" to West Coast Whisky - Scotland has tours for every interest
“It's not just for film fans, though “ A previous post on this blog shared examples of historic preservation influenced by the associati
What goes up must come down? 270 Park Avenue building slated for demolition in NYC
"It'll be the tallest skyscraper in the world to be voluntarily demolished." Formerly the site of the Gilded Age Hotel Marguer
Gilded Age home once owned by Macy's owner now for sale with its (half?) sister
“Many of its older stores are a developer’s dream—soaring spaces with ornate exteriors in the heart of major American cities” UPDATE: Gilded
UPDATE: Villa Lewaro may become training center - tribute to Madam C.J. Walker
Gilded Age, Madam C.J. Walker, Villa Lewaro, historic architecture, historic cities, Richelieu Dennis, Sundial Brands, self-made millionair