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Here's what's next for the Hassinger Daniels Mansion Bed and Breakfast in Birmingham at 2028 Highland Avenue in Five Points South.

Jersey Heritage invited 500 schoolchildren to their Victorian House to learn how the Victorians would have celebrated ...

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The house is more than a residence; it is a living piece of Connecticut history showcasing incredible architectural beauty ...

It’s one of 10 striking, often gritty images pulled from the Chronicle archive which recall Elswick, in the west end of the ...