Historical Shelters
At first, it was believed to have been sold for a record $80 million in December, but Vincent Viola’s 20,000 square foot townhome on the Upper East Side appears to be back on the market — and this time the list price is $88 million. It’s unclear if Viola (who owns the NHL’s Florida Panthers,…
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While he was filming the series that made him most famous — “The Honeymooners” — Jackie Gleason built himself a New York compound that was both a place to relax in nature and a nod to the actor’s fascination with UFOs. And today his Round House, as it’s often referred to as, is on the…
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This week’s historical shelter is a Galveston home that the listing agent says is renovation-ready, but is also perfectly fine as it is. We’ve talked about Galveston before, and how much the island has to offer. It isn’t a long drive from Dallas, which makes it a frequent spot for second shelter seekers in the…
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Nestled in the Quachita Mountains, Hot Springs, Arkansas, is one of those towns that tourists have historically sought. Its hot springs have been the stuff of legend since anyone can remember — Native American tribes ascribed medicinal attributes to them. The town fell under federal protection in 1832 (and even now, it’s historic core is…
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The beautiful 1883 Folk Victorian farmhouse built by Atreus and Katherine Clay went off the market before we could feature it as a historical shelter, and we were bummed. But it’s back on the market now, and it’s even ready to become a business again if the new buyers wish. The farmhouse was home to…
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