Millenia Wall Solutions® Introduces 90° Corner Units for Retaining Walls

Thursday, October 30th 2008

Millenia Wall Solutions® is revolutionizing the segmental retaining wall (SRW) industry by advancing the most remarkable technical innovation in retaining walls since the 1980s. Millenia’s recycled polymer retaining walls offer refined aesthetics, outstanding durability, labor-saving installation efficiency, and a lower environmental impact than traditional wall products. Now with 90° corners, Millenia SC100™ wall units can be used for freestanding... 

Kelowna Selects Canadian Locker for Largest Civic Indoor Water Park

Tuesday, October 28th 2008

Canadian Locker Company, Ltd., a subsidiary of American Locker Group Incorporated, announced today that the City of Kelowna, BC has selected the Statesman storage lockers for its new $46 million Mission Recreation Park Aquatic Centre. When it opens in April 2009, it will be the largest civic indoor water park in Canada. The Mission Recreation Park Aquatic Centre, located near the Capital News Centre on Gordon Drive, will be a 8,920 square meter (96,000... 

Allmetal, Inc. Unveils One-of-a-Kind Innovation to the Insulated Glass Industry

Saturday, October 18th 2008

Allmetal is constantly looking for ways to improve our products and serve the insulated glass industry with value, efficiency, and overall quality-and has once again reinforced that reputation by introducing the all new External Muntin Bar. External Muntin Bar is an Allmetal exclusive, and represents a new take on a classic concept. What Allmetal has done is add a tough adhesive to the inside of the unit that makes application as quick and easy as... 

Techcraft Veneto Series SWP60 TV Stand

Friday, October 17th 2008

Techcraft SWP60 Veneto Series Mahogony Credenza style TV stand. Classic wood tone will accentuate most decors.

Pinzon by Crypton Calveras Sofa

Wednesday, October 15th 2008

Recognizing we are all part of a local and global community, Pinzon is proud to offer customers an environmentally responsible furniture choice without compromising beauty, comfort, or performance. Upholstered in Crypton Green fabric, the Calveras Sofa offers unparalleled utility in a versatile design that has low impact on our environment. Crypton Green is the first and only performance fabric to go green and earn third-party certification from both... 

Queen Size Platform Bed in Ebony Finish Canyon Collection Modus CY14P5

Wednesday, October 15th 2008

Canyon collection case goods meld a classic and pastoral look with the flair of urban contemporary design. The collection features a distressed American finish in Saddle Brown. Combine with the beautiful panel bed, the Canyon Collection will make any bedroom feel like home. CY14P5 Features: Crafted from Tropical Mahogany wood Assembly required Finish: Ebony Dimensions: 64″(W) x 87″(D) x 46″(H) Item Weight: Approximately 109 lbs.

Shriver Family Maryland Estate Placed on the Market for First Time

Monday, September 15th 2008

The Family of Ambassador Robert Sargent Shriver and Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of the Special Olympics and sister to President John F. Kennedy, announce that their beloved Potomac, Maryland estate at Harrington Drive, shall be made available for sale given the increased time that said couple have been recently enjoying with their Family in Hyannis Port, Los Angeles and Miami. Designed by the esteemed firm of Smith Blackburn Architects, the classical... 

Strathwood Bar and Stool Set

Thursday, September 11th 2008

Handsomely designed and built to last, this Strathwood resin wicker bar set offers classic style to weather ever-changing trends and reliable craftsmanship to stay pristine in outdoor conditions. This set comes with two low-backed bar stools and a glass-topped bar. It’s the perfect accompaniment to the mocha-hued Camano outdoor furniture line, which includes a sectional sofa and chaise lounge. The bar has an inward curved center for the bartender,... 

Historic Michigan Boulevard District:59 East Van Buren

Monday, September 8th 2008

The Historic Michigan Boulevard District is the city’s preeminent landmark district, reflecting the city’s lakefront development from a small town to a booming metropolis during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The district, with its “postcard view” of downtown, is one of the most familiar images of the city. The Buckingham Building was designed by Holabird & Roche and completed in 1930. It embodies the Art Deco... 

Seven Houses on Lake Shore Drive District: 1530 North Lake Shore Drive

Thursday, September 4th 2008
Seven Houses on Lake Shore Drive District: 1530 North Lake Shore Drive

The seven grand mansions on the 1200- and 1500-blocks of North Lake Shore Drive are rare survivors of what was a prestigious residential street in late-19th century and early-20th-century Chicago. The residence at 1530 Lake Shore Drive was built in 1916 for Bernard Albert Eckhart, a prominent businessman, philanthropist, and politician. The architect, Benjamin H. Marshall, was renowned for the designs of the Blackstone Hotel, the South Shore Country...