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real-estate1 day ago•7 min saved

Tim Curry’s Los Feliz Estate Lands Contingent Offer Moments After His Death

A Los Feliz landmark once renovated by Tim Curry has moved under a contingent offer just hours after the actor’s death. The 4,000-square-foot, 1.45-acre estate—built in 1922 and later updated by Curry with other celeb refurbishments—was listed near $10 million before being sliced to $7.5 million. Its features include European-inspired design, a secret vault-backed speakeasy, and lush grounds with a pool, koi pond, and multiple entertaining spaces as Hollywood history continues to linger around the property.

via Realtor.com|

#architectural-digest #celebrity-homes #historic-home

life2 months ago•14 min saved

Century-Old Ligonier Home Gets a Fresh Look for Community Tour

Florida couple Matt and Ruth Redmond moved to Ligonier to restore a century-old brick house (built 1903–1906) and spent two years on a major renovation—replacing rotted porch stairs, reworking wiring, refinishing an original clawfoot tub, adding a 1,500-square-foot third-floor media room, renovating the carriage house, and upgrading landscaping—now featured as a stop on Inside Ligonier: A Home Tour to benefit the Ligonier Valley Historical Society on Saturday, June 27 (10 a.m.–4 p.m.). Tickets are $50 in advance at compassinn.org or 724-238-6818, and $55 the day-of at 121 East Main St. in the Diamond.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|

#carriage-house #historic-home #home-tour

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Biden's Unforgettable Visit: From Saginaw to Milwaukee"

President Biden visited the 131-year-old Victorian mansion owned by Saginaw Councilman Bill Ostash and school board leader Kevin Rooker during his trip to Saginaw, Michigan, after landing at MBS International Airport in Freeland.

via MLive.com|

#historic-home #michigan #politics

natural-disaster2 years ago•3 min saved

"Oregon Woman's Historic Home Hit by 10 Trees During Storm"

Gaylene Runey, a Washington County resident, may have to leave her historic $1.4 million home after more than 10 trees fell onto it during a storm, leaving her without power, water, and heat. The extensive damage has left her physically and emotionally exhausted, and she is considering abandoning the family home. The recent winter storm in the Portland metro area has caused significant challenges for cleanup crews and residents, with over 60 fatalities reported across the US due to severe weather conditions.

via Daily Mail|

#historic-home #natural-disaster #oregon

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Attempted Arson at MLK Birth Home: Accused Woman Denied Bond

A woman accused of attempting to burn down the historic birth home of Martin Luther King Jr. in Atlanta, Georgia has been denied bond. The judge cited the nature of the crime and the defendant's unstable place of residence as reasons for the decision. The woman, identified as Laneisha Shantrice Henderson, was seen on video pouring gasoline onto the porch and windows of the historic property. She has been charged with attempted arson and interfering with government property. The home is currently closed to visitors due to renovations.

via Fox News|

#arson #atlanta #crime

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Decorated Navy Veteran Thwarts Arson Attempt at MLK Jr's Birth Home

Laneisha Shantrice Henderson, a decorated US Navy veteran, has been charged with attempted arson and interfering with government property after she was caught on camera pouring a flammable liquid onto the porch and windows of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth home. The historic wooden property, located near the King Center and Ebenezer Baptist Church, was saved from potential destruction by two tourists who intervened and off-duty NYPD officers who apprehended the suspect. The home, currently under renovation, is closed to visitors until 2025.

via New York Post |

#arson #attempted-arson #crime

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Attempted Arson at MLK's Birth Home Thwarted by Vigilant Retired NYPD Brothers

A 26-year-old U.S. Navy veteran, Laneisha Shantrice Henderson, was arrested after attempting to burn down the birth home of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. Tourists and bystanders intervened, preventing the historic home from being engulfed in flames. Henderson was charged with second-degree criminal attempt to commit arson and interference with government property. She was denied bond due to an unstable place of residence and the random nature of the event.

via The Daily Wire|

#arrest #arson #bystanders

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Attempted Arson at MLK Birth Home: Navy Decorated Woman Identified

Laneisha Henderson, a 26-year-old decorated Navy veteran, has been identified as the woman who attempted to burn down Martin Luther King Jr.'s childhood home in Atlanta. She has been charged with attempted arson and interfering with government property. Henderson was prevented from setting the historic home ablaze by passing tourists who saw her dousing the property with gasoline. The incident has prompted discussions about increased security measures at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park.

via Daily Mail|

#arson #atlanta #crime

fire-incident2 years ago•1 min saved

Historic Swift Mansion in Bronzeville suffers extensive damage in fire

Fire crews were called twice to the historic Swift mansion in Bronzeville, Chicago, on Sunday to extinguish fires. The cause of the fires, which occurred on the third floor and later through the roof, is under investigation. No injuries were reported. The mansion, built in 1892 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was previously home to the Inner City Youth and Adult Foundation and had served as a headquarters for the Chicago Urban League and a funeral home.

via Chicago Sun-Times|

#bronzeville #fire-incident #firefighters

entertainment3 years ago•2 min saved

"Iconic Brady Bunch House Fetches Record-Breaking $3.2 Million Sale"

The iconic Brady Bunch house, which was restored by HGTV to its original '70s TV glory, has been sold for $3.2 million, $2.3 million less than the asking price. The new owner, Tina Trahan, plans to use the property for fundraising and charity events. HGTV purchased the house for $3.5 million in 2018 and spent months renovating it to match its TV appearance. Trahan, described as a historic home enthusiast, intends to preserve the house as a piece of artwork.

via KTLA Los Angeles|

#brady-bunch #entertainment #hgtv

transportation3 years ago•2 min saved

Series of SEPTA trolley crashes devastate historic Philadelphia buildings

A runaway SEPTA trolley crashed into a historic home in Southwest Philadelphia, injuring two people inside an SUV and causing damage to the house. The trolley, which was out of service at the time, derailed and struck the SUV before slamming into the Blue Bell Tavern, a historic building dating back to 1766. The cause of the incident is still unknown. This is the fifth SEPTA crash in less than a week, prompting the transportation authority to review its training procedures and reinforce safety measures.

via WPVI-TV|

#crash #historic-home #philadelphia

lifestyle3 years ago•1 min saved

"Chip and Joanna Gaines auction Waco's Cottonland Castle"

Chip and Joanna Gaines of "Fixer Upper" fame are listing the historic Cottonland Castle in Waco, Texas for auction through Concierge Auctions, with bidding to open on July 20. The castle, which was listed as a Texas Historic Landmark in 1977, has undergone three years of renovations by the Gaines and is listed at 6,176 square feet with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. The castle is located in the Castle Heights neighborhood and is 8 minutes from Baylor University and 12 minutes to Lake Waco.

via San Antonio Express-News|

#auction #chip-and-joanna-gaines #cottonland-castle

real-estate3 years ago•1 min saved

Rent Walt Disney's Los Feliz Mansion for $40K/month.

Walt Disney's four-bedroom home in Los Feliz, where he created Cinderella and Pinocchio, is available for rent at $40,000 per month. The 6,400-square-foot home, which took Disney three months to build in 1932, features original details such as a spiral staircase, stained-glass windows, vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, and hand-painted murals. The home was restored by film director Timur Bekmambetov over the last decade and has a screening room where Disney used to watch dailies and first-runs with his family.

via Deadline|

#architecture #historic-home #los-feliz