Blackstone Hotel: 636 South Michigan Avenue

Considered one of the city’s finest historic hotels, the Blackstone is a fanciful example of the “Modern French” style of Beaux Arts architectural style. The hotel was built in 1908 and designed by the prominent architecture firm of Marshall & Fox. Known as the “Hotel of Presidents,” the hotel has hosted a dozen U.S. Presidents and was also the location of the famous “smoke-filled room” where Warren G. Harding was chosen as the... 

BlackEagle Partners Acquires InStar Services Group

BlackEagle Partners, LLC, a Michigan-based special situations private equity firm, acquired InStar Services Group, LP, a non-core division of The ServiceMaster Company, a portfolio company of private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier, & Rice, Inc. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, InStar is a leading national provider of disaster response, insurance restoration and reconstruction services operating from 14 branches throughout the East Coast, the Southeast... 

Grand Opening for First Phase of Whistler Crossing in Riverdale

Whistler Crossing, an innovative 132 unit residential development located in Riverdale, Illinois, will be celebrating its grand opening on Thursday, August 21st at 10 AM at 13711 S. Lowe Avenue. Holsten Real Estate Development Corporation, Turnstone Development and the Village of Riverdale are hosting the celebratory event. This exciting new rental development is the cornerstone of a five-year revitalization effort to replace the dilapidated and crime... 

Genesis Worldwide Poised to Fulfill Saudi Rising Housing Demand

Genesis Worldwide Inc., a leading provider of “green” structural building technology using light gauge steel aimed at the residential, commercial and institutional building markets, is pleased to announce that, as stated in the Company’s press release dated August 6, 2008, it has entered into a license and services agreement (the “Agreement”) with Sawabeh International Group (“Sawabeh”) of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,... 

GERBER EXPANDS VIPER’S PRODUCT OFFERING WITH NEW COLOR CHOICES

Appealing to various preferences in the bath, Gerber introduces a new sophisticated line of color options for its Viper™ high performance toilet.“The Viper is Gerber’s deepest gravity product line,” comments Kevin McJoynt, director of marketing for Gerber. “We are constantly reviewing and modifying our product lines so they appeal to today’s diverse design styles and tastes.”The high-performing Viper utilizes Gerber’s HP2 flushing... 

Gerbers Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet

The breadth of Gerber’s popular Wicker Park™ kitchen and bathroom collection is increasing with the introduction of two innovative product additions: the pull-down kitchen faucet and the Roman tub filler. Available Spring 2008, Gerber takes this luxury product series to new heights.

Middleton Hills Home, Green Built Home

Middleton Hills Home, Green Built Home Residential design studio. Services include modern design, traditional design, regional vernacular, green, environmentally friendly, eco-friendly, sustainable designs. www.crescendodesign.com Originally uploaded by keystone1111

Middleton Hills Home, Green Built Home

Middleton Hills Home, Green Built Home Residential design studio. Services include modern design, traditional design, regional vernacular, green, environmentally friendly, eco-friendly, sustainable designs. Features to consider include rainwater harvest, butterfly gardens, rain gardens, green roof, passive solar, green materials, energy efficient, energy star, green built certification, and more. www.crescendodesign.com Originally uploaded by keystone1111