In the case of Raffles London at The OWO, it went something like this: Purchase the landmarked Old War Offices from Britain’s Ministry of Defense (rumored listing price: $450 million). Lavish more than $1.25 billion on restoring its hallowed corridors, along which Sir Winston Churchill ...
Affectionately known as "the Del," California's iconic beachfront hotel was constructed during the San Diego land boom at the close of the 19th century. A playground for the rich and famous,notable guests have includedBritain's Edward VIII, Charlie Chaplin, and U.S. Presidents Benjamin Harrison...
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Friends Ambulance Unit – a civilian volunteer service set up by Quakers during the First World War. Photo: © 2014 Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Britain They created an annual membership fee costing latterly around £140 which gave members a discount on nightly rates as well an...
A playground for the rich and famous, notable guests have included Britain's Edward VIII, Charlie Chaplin, and U.S. Presidents Benjamin Harrison and Jimmy Carter. The sprawling Victorian resort has been featured in several films, including the classic 1958 screwball comedy "Some Like It Hot," ...
” It would be but friendly to call and enquire for him. The house is one of the best description of log buildings. The ground floor contains two large apartments and a spacious porch, which extends along the front, has the dairy in one end and a workshop in the other, that most ...