Hawthorne Place District:585 West Hawthorne

Monday, September 8th 2008

Hawthorne Street is one of the few streets along the city’s north lakefront that was developed for, and has mostly retained, large single-family residences on large lots. The residences, several of which were designed by prominent architects, offer an interesting variety of architectural styles such as Victorian-era, Arts and Crafts, and Colonial. This Queen Anne-style wood-frame house was built in the 1890s and had been covered with synthetic siding.... 

139-Room Holiday Inn Express Quito Will Be the First IHG Hotel to Open in Ecuador

Saturday, September 6th 2008

IHG, the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announced that the new 12-story Holiday Inn Express Quito in Ecuador has recently opened. This new property, IHG’s first hotel in Ecuador, further demonstrates the company’s commitment to expanding the Holiday Inn Express brand throughout key cities in Latin America, as it is the 14th Holiday Inn Express located in Central and South America. “We are thrilled to be opening the... 

Men’s and Ladies’ Comfort Station: 2019 North Stockton

Thursday, September 4th 2008

Located in Lincoln Park on the city’s north lakefront, this building is an excellent and unusual surviving example of Chicago park architecture. Built in 1888 and designed by important architect Joseph L. Silsbee, the comfort station draws from the tradition of Victorian-era picturesque architecture. The Lincoln Park Zoo undertook the renovation of the building, and the project was funded in part with a Save America’s Treasures grant administered... 

ND MillWerk Salvage and Sales: A Rare Resource for Authentic, Affordable Turn-of-the-Century Woodwork

Saturday, August 23rd 2008

While many turn-of-the-century farmhouses and schoolhouses have disappeared from the Iowa landscape in recent years, much of the beautiful interior woodwork, flooring, hardware and lighting has been carefully salvaged and stored for reuse, thanks to the efforts of Nelda and Denny Werkmeister, owners of Paullina, Iowa-based ND MillWerk Salvage & Sales. Today, anyone building a new home or office or restoring an existing building can view and order... 

Meyda Lighting New BLING Collection Crystal Sphere

Friday, August 22nd 2008

Offering a unique look in crystal lighting, Meyda Lighting introduces the “Crystal Sphere” in its all-new BLING Collection. Meyda Lighting is a Meyda Tiffany Company and a leading designer/manufacturer of Tiffany lamps, custom and decorative lighting and the world’s largest free-hanging LED chandelier. Offering a unique look in crystal ceiling fixtures, the “Bling” Crystal Sphere (37525) semi-flush-mounted fixture offers... 

Outdoor Cast Aluminum Coffee Table

Wednesday, June 25th 2008

Explore the Victoria Collection for top quality aluminum patio furniture at amazing values. The powder-coated cast aluminum framing is virtually rustproof, ensuring longevity of use. Turn any outdoor area into an elegant retreat with the Victoria Collection by Caluco. Feature: Made Of High Quality Cast Aluminum Triple Polished With A Powder Coated Paint And An Antique Finish It Won’t Chip Flake Or Scratch Plastic Foot Levelers Included. Finish:... 

Victorian Interior Design and Residential Architecture

Tuesday, June 10th 2008

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Classics Dining Room Furniture Set 16 – Pastel

Monday, September 24th 2007

This furniture arrives fully assembled! You will receive a total of four (4) chairs. Includes: 1 x Emerald Bay Dining Table with 48″ Round Wood Top in Classic Bronze with Classic Chestnut Wood 4 x Fleetwood Side Chair in Classic Bronze with Classic Chestnut Wood (FW-110-CB-CC) Features: Chair Fabric: Victorian Cameo Dimensions: Dining Table: 48″ round top Chair: 19.25″(W) x 22.5″(D) x 39.125″(H) Finish: Table: Classic... 

Classics Dining Room Furniture Set 2 – Pastel

Monday, September 24th 2007

This furniture arrives fully assembled! You will receive a total of four (4) chairs. Includes: 1 x Emerald Bay Dining Table with 48″ Round Glass Top in Classic Bronze 4 x Fleetwood Side Chair in Classic Bronze with Classic Chestnut Wood (FW-110-CB-CC) Features: Chair Fabric: Victorian Cameo Dimensions: Dining Table: 48″ round top Chair: 19.25″(W) x 22.5″(D) x 39.125″(H) Finish: Table: Classic Bronze Chair: Classic Bronze... 

Hercules stair climbing hand truck available from Ballarat Materials Handling Equipment

Thursday, January 11th 2007

How often does one find delivering photocopiers in an upstairs office presents an installation problem? When one comes to using a normal hand truck; and it just does not work and need a team of burly people to carry the unit to its location. This is where the Hercules stair climbing hand truck makes the job easier and safer for people. One need not be Hercules to operate the stair climber either, because the Hercules is a powered stair climber, it...