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6 days ago

A Brooklyn Townhouse Built By a Pioneering Architect Gets a Second Life

Russell was a trailblazer in every sense, developing nearly 90 row houses in the Bedford Historic District, located in northwest Brooklyn, New York, between 1871 and 1892. She often served as the owner, architect, and builder simultaneouslyunusual for a woman working in the male-dominated building industry of the Gilded Age. Her designs feature distinctive feminine flourishes: delicate plaster tapestries running along hallways and staircases, graceful curves in woodwork, and ornate ceiling medallions.
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fromConde Nast Traveler
6 days ago

Why Fall Is the Best Time to Visit Cape May on the Jersey Shore

Enjoy peaceful, lively autumn in Cape May with Victorian architecture, birding migrations, ghost tours, lighthouse views, wineries, and special fall events.
Real estate
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

Clinton Hill Neo-Grec Brownstone Asks $4.199 Million

1870s Clinton Hill brownstone at 309 Vanderbilt Avenue retains original period features and a hidden setback third floor while configured as a single-family/legal two-family.
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fromApartment Therapy
3 weeks ago

Before & After: This Victorian Home Got Its Stunning Historic Look Back (for Less Than You'd Think!)

A historically accurate Victorian porch was reconstructed using archival photos, salvaged materials, and period-authentic details while meeting modern codes.
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

London's Alleys: Thomas Turner Path, CRO

A modern Croydon alley named for 19th-century vet Thomas Turner links Victorian-era stables history with contemporary redevelopment and visible arch remnants.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Tiny, 272-acre Town on the Jersey Shore Doesn't Sell Alcohol-but a Charming New Inn Invites You to Have a Drink on the Porch

Ocean Grove, known for its Victorian architecture, is a dry town where the Hotel Albatross offers a unique charm under strict historical preservation guidelines.
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fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

A Local's Guide to Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn

In Bed-Stuy, summers come alive with block parties and open fire hydrants, while winter nights bring steam-fogged wine bars filled with laughter among friends.
Brooklyn
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fromianVisits
2 months ago

London's tallest standpipe tower could welcome visitors again - once the pigeon poo is gone

The Victorian tower in Brentford aims to reopen with crowdfunding support after extensive cleaning and restoration is completed.
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fromSFGATE
5 months ago
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Harry Styles' Married Band Members List Their Beautiful 125-Year-Old Queen Anne Victorian for $2.8 Million

fromSFGATE
5 months ago
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Harry Styles' Married Band Members List Their Beautiful 125-Year-Old Queen Anne Victorian for $2.8 Million

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fromMail Online
2 months ago

Kew Gardens' Palm House getting 50 million climate-friendly makeover

Kew Gardens' Palm House is receiving a £50 million climate-friendly renovation to address deterioration and improve energy efficiency.
Renovation
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 months ago

Historic pub where cows used to graze to the back door gets a revamp

The York pub in London has been renovated, preserving its Victorian features while updating the menu and ambiance.
fromianVisits
3 months ago

London Museum seeking tenants for its new museum shops

The old meat traders' building was constructed with a market inside and a row of market shops on the outside. With the museum restoring the building, it is now seeking tenants to occupy the reopened shops.
London food
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Fairfield Courtyard House / Taylor Knights

This renovation successfully revitalizes a late 19th-century Victorian home, ensuring it meets modern needs for a retiring couple while preserving its heritage character.
Renovation
Renovation
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

From doer upper to dream home in Dublin 9: 'We had to sleep in a tent in our living room for six months'

The couple's extreme commitment to home renovation involved living in a tent for six months during the process.
fromianVisits
4 months ago

London's Pocket Parks: South End Green, NW3

This pocket park, once part of a larger village green, was cut in half during tram construction in 1885, now reduced to tiny remnants.
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London politics
fromianVisits
4 months ago

London's Pocket Parks: Percy Circus, WC1

Percy Circus, a unique Victorian development in London, showcases architectural diversity and historic charm, despite wartime destruction.
fromTravel + Leisure
5 months ago

This Convent in New York's Hudson Valley Was Just Brought Back to Life as a 9-room Boutique Hotel

As a river town with a rich maritime legacy, Hudson has long been a hub for exploration, commerce, and culture. We wanted the hotel to reflect that heritage.
London
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