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fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

Lake Merritt's grand Bellevue Club is up for sale

A nearly 100-year-old building with expansive views of Oakland's Lake Merritt has been put up for sale again, this time after plans appear to have collapsed to develop it as a new hub for a San Francisco-based private club. The building, originally named the Women's Athletic Club of Alameda County when it opened in March 1929 and renamed the Bellevue in the late 20th century, was listed for sale on June 17 for an undisclosed price.
East Bay (California)
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

This abandoned art deco hospital in west London is getting a new lease of life with hundreds of new homes

Ravenscourt Park Hospital will be redeveloped into 140 homes and a care home while preserving historical features.
Renovation
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Dana Schaeffer determined to save New Jersey's diners, beginning with long-shuttered Little Falls Diner

Dana Schaeffer seeks to save the Little Falls Diner, which has been closed since a fire in 1995, by raising funds and community support.
fromNBC New York
2 weeks ago

Giant awning collapses onto Brooklyn sidewalk; no injuries reported

A large awning at the St. George Tower in Brooklyn Heights collapsed onto the sidewalk, measuring approximately 10 feet by 20 feet, with no injuries reported.
Brooklyn
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 weeks ago

City Council shoots down attempts to landmark 2 buildings eyed for housing

The Berkeley City Council reversed the Landmarks Preservation Commission's decision to grant landmark status to two historic buildings slated for redevelopment.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed in wildfire: What we know

The Dragon Bravo Fire is the one that burned the Grand Canyon Lodge and nearby structures. It was sparked by lightning on July 4 and expanded to 200 hectares (500 acres) in a little more than a week.
Environment
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fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Real estate

Historic Beachfront Water Tower That Has Been Transformed Into a Sky-High Home Splashes Onto the Market in California for $5.5 Million

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Real estate

Historic Beachfront Water Tower That Has Been Transformed Into a Sky-High Home Splashes Onto the Market in California for $5.5 Million

fromCurbed
1 month ago

Re-creating a Waldorf Astoria That No One Remembers

The Waldorf Astoria, which opened in 1931 and has been shuttered since 2017, is about to reopen after a renovation that combines museum-quality restoration mixed with back-to-bare-steel rehab.
Renovation
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Big historic South Bay building is bought as office market stays frail

The Cannery building sold for $13.5 million, highlighting weakness in the Bay Area office market.
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

It's official: the greatest art deco building in the world is in London

The Daily Express Building on Fleet Street is proclaimed the greatest art deco building in the world, featuring a tiered façade made mostly of vitrolite.
London
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Office spaces in high-profile historic San Jose building go up for sale

The office spaces are in a rough shell condition, but they are gorgeous spaces, with high ceilings. We have several people who are studying this for a purchase.
Silicon Valley real estate
Renovation
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Mansion left 'gutted' by works to be restored

The Rookery, a Georgian mansion in Harrow, will be restored after unlawful alterations that harmed the listed building's integrity.
fromCurbed
3 months ago

That Decrepit Mansion Next to the Gowanus Whole Foods Is for Sale

The Coignet building, a stone concrete mansion from 1873, is on the market for $2.995 million after extensive renovations, amid Gowanus' changing landscape.
NYC real estate
fromianVisits
3 months ago

Owners ordered to fill in basement illegally dug under 300-year old Mayfair house

Historical architecture must be preserved; unauthorized alterations can lead to enforcement actions.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Mayfair house owner told to scrap illegal basement

Unauthorised basement construction and alterations to a historic townhouse in Mayfair must be reversed by the owner, ordered by Westminster City Council.
London
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Venice Architecture City Guide: 15 Historical and Contemporary Attractions to Discover in Italy's City of Canals

Venice is a blend of historical architecture and modern innovations, attracting architects and tourists globally.
London
fromianVisits
4 months ago

Tickets Alert: Tours of the Royal Court Theatre

The Royal Court Theatre offers guided tours showcasing its historical and modern architectural features.
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