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A Los Angeles mansion dating back to 1915 sold for $8.5m in 2024 after owner restored its Tiffany stained glass

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The property later became known as the former home of boxing champion Muhammad Ali. (Pexel - representational image)

The home at 55 Fremont Place stands in Fremont Place, a gated community beside Hancock Park in Los Angeles. Built in 1915 for oil producer Martin Henry Mosier, the Italian Renaissance style mansion was designed by architect John C. Austin. The property later became known as the former home of boxing champion Muhammad Ali. It … Read more

A Vermont farmer built a dam in the 1950s; its 2022 removal restored the farm creeks floodplain to slow stormwater flowing into Lake Champlain

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A dam built in the early 1950s for an irrigation pond came out in 2022, and the valley below was reshaped into a wide floodplain and wetland. (AI-generated/ChatGPT)

Anyone who’s seen a street flood after a heavy storm knows just how quickly water can move when it has nowhere to go. That was the problem with a small Vermont creek for decades. The fix began with taking something out. According to the Vermont Land Trust, a dairy farmer in Colchester built an earthen … Read more

Actor Peter Strauss restored a California ranch he bought in 1976; it later became a public recreation area hosting concerts beneath oak trees

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Peter Strauss Ranch evolved from automotive engineer Harry Miller’s private retreat into the Lake Enchanto amusement destination, then returned to residential use under actor Peter Strauss. Now part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, its historic structures and natural setting host visitors and cultural events. (Wikimedia Commons)

Large oaks shade a California ranch where visitors gather for outdoor music performances. Peter Strauss Ranch is now part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, but its history spans several generations and uses. It began as a private retreat, developed into a recreational destination, and later returned to residential use before becoming public … Read more

After goats were removed in the 1990s and cats in 2001, Klein Curacao island restored native plants, helping nine bird species breed by 2022

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After goats were removed in the 1990s and cats in 2001, Klein Curacao island restored native plants, helping nine bird species breed by 2022

Klein Curacao, a flat 130-hectare coral island about 10 km southeast of Curacao, was left bare by guano mining and overgrazing by goats and sheep. Feral goats were removed in the 1990s and cats in October 2001, while native planting ran from 2000 to 2005. For decades, the Least Tern was the only seabird confirmed … Read more

In 1979, Sally Quinn and Ben Bradlee paid $220,000 for New York’s decaying Grey Gardens and restored it; 38 years later, the 6,000-sq-ft East Hampton estate sold for $15.5 million

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In 1979, Sally Quinn and Ben Bradlee paid $220,000 for New York's decaying Grey Gardens and restored it; 38 years later, the 6,000-sq-ft East Hampton estate sold for $15.5 million

Photo (L-R): The Corcoran Group via MansionGlobal.com and Sally Quinn’s website In 1979, Washington Post journalist Sally Quinn and executive editor Ben Bradlee bought the infamous Grey Gardens estate in East Hampton for $220,000, rescuing a decaying 1897 mansion that had become a symbol of bohemian decline. After restoring the 6,000-square-foot home and using it … Read more

A Nebraska farmer found his father’s 1946 John Deere GM rusting under a tree decades after it left the family; he recognised it by a hand clutch modified after a childhood mishap and restored it

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A Nebraska farmer found his father’s 1946 John Deere GM rusting under a tree decades after it left the family; he recognised it by a hand clutch modified after a childhood mishap and restored it

As per the online report, the Bruha family eventually sold its GM, and the tractor spent years working on another farm. Then, decades later, Bruha came across an old John Deere sitting beneath a shade tree on another Nebraska property. Some family heirlooms sit in attics or pass quietly from one generation to the next. … Read more

An 1840s Brooklyn Heights townhouse was bought for $5.35 million in 2023 and completely restored; three years later, the 6,000-sq-ft home with preserved Greek Revival details is asking $12.75 million

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An 1840s Brooklyn Heights townhouse was bought for $5.35 million in 2023 and completely restored; three years later, the 6,000-sq-ft home with preserved Greek Revival details is asking $12.75 million

25-foot-wide Brooklyn Heights townhouse is spread across five levels, giving it considerable height. An 1840s townhouse in Brooklyn Heights that sold for $5.35 million in 2023 is back on the market after an extensive renovation, with an asking price of $12.75 million. According to Realtor, the 6,000-square-foot property has five levels and six bedrooms and … Read more

Researchers returned 4,450 pieces of timber to 110 km of Australia’s Murray River; over seven years, Murray cod abundance tripled and golden perch density doubled in the restored reach

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Researchers returned 4,450 pieces of timber to 110 km of Australia's Murray River; over seven years, Murray cod abundance tripled and golden perch density doubled in the restored reach

Golden perch (Macquaria ambigua) Restoring woody habitat in a degraded section of Australia’s Murray River has led to a major increase in the populations of two native fish species. In the research carried out over seven years, the number of Murray cod in the restored reach increased threefold, while the population of golden perch increased … Read more

In 1997, Martha Stewart bought Edsel Ford’s 63-acre Maine estate for reportedly under $6 million; she restored its historic landscape while preserving the 12-bedroom stone house and Ford family china

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In 1997, Martha Stewart bought Edsel Ford's 63-acre Maine estate for reportedly under $6 million; she restored its historic landscape while preserving the 12-bedroom stone house and Ford family china

In 1997, Martha Stewart bought Edsel Ford’s 63-acre Maine estate for reportedly under $6 million (Image Credit: Architectural Digest) Perched above Seal Harbor on Maine’s Mount Desert Island, Skylands carries nearly a century of history tied to the Ford family and is now closely associated with Martha Stewart. Stewart bought the 63-acre estate in 1997, … Read more

Two Michigan builder brothers bought Ypsilanti’s crumbling 1861 Gilbert Mansion for just $1 in 1986 and spent 14 months saving it from demolition; four decades later, the restored property is asking $1.13 million

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Two Michigan builder brothers bought Ypsilanti’s crumbling 1861 Gilbert Mansion for just $1 in 1986 and spent 14 months saving it from demolition; four decades later, the restored property is asking $1.13 million

Two Michigan builder brothers bought Ypsilanti’s crumbling 1861 Gilbert Mansion for just $1 in 1986 (Image Credit: Christopher White via Realtor.com) A historic mansion in Ypsilanti, Michigan, that once appeared headed for demolition has taken a remarkable turn over the past four decades. Christopher and Steve White, two builders who had previously renovated historic properties … Read more