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Its history, and the history of the nation's capital, began when  President George Washington  signed an Act of Congress in December of 1790 declaring that the federal government would reside in a district " not exceeding ten miles square, on the river Potomac ." President Washington, together with city planner  Pierre L’Enfant , chose the site for the new residence, which is now 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. As preparations began for the new federal city, a competition was held to find a builder of the " President’s House ." Nine proposals were submitted, and Irish-born architect  James Hoban  won a gold medal for his practical and handsome design. Construction  began when the first cornerstone was laid in October of 1792. The White House has 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, and 6 levels in the Residence. There are also 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, 8 staircases, and 3 elevators. For relaxing time of the President, the White House has a variety of facilitie...

California Home Improvement Loan : Their home is also worth far more than the new mortgage that is being proposed, even with the recent down turn in property values that are plaguing the country and in particular California. The proposed improvements to their home will no doubt increase the sales value of the home should they wish to sell their home at some future date. Outstanding questions we have for this applicant include : the amount of earthquake insurance they have on the home; property insurance; confirmation of asset value of the home; cursory examination of the plans and quotes for the work they plan to have completed  and confirmation of other current loans that either of them may have. We also like the planning and the organization that this couple seems to have entered into regarding the improvements that they are contemplating. Several would fall into the maintenance category, i.e. the roof and the driveway, while the remainder are improvements which will enhance the...

Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger ( born in Thal , Stiria , Austria , July 30, 1947 , age 64 years ) is an actor , bodybuilder , Republican politician , and businessman who now serves as the 38th Governor of California . He was elected on October 7, 2003 in an expedited election to replace Gray Davis from the governor's position . Schwarzenegger sworn in on November 17 to assume the remaining term of office of Davis until January 2007 . Schwarzenegger initially stateless Austria . After working briefly in the United Kingdom , he moved to the United States in 1968. Since 1983 , he had double nationality ( United States and Austria ). He was married to Maria Shriver .

Credits: Halstead Property, halstead.com, listing ID 1165698 The apartment is 6,600 square feet and has 28 windows and 23 closets. This home also features soaring 11-foot ceilings and views of Central Park. Credits: River 2 River Realty Inc. at 646-416-6846 You’re looking inside Lindsay Lohan’s former Manhattan pied-a-terre, Luxist.com reports. The asking price for this 40th floor apartment in the Atelier building is $1.25 million. The Atelier’s amenities include a marble lobby, basketball and volleyball courts, a rooftop lounge, sun deck, fitness and yoga center and indoor swimming pool, says Luxist.com. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment features floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the Empire State Building, according to NBC New York. Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo reportedly own a place in this building as well. Credits: Michael Doherty: 617-262-9500 Baseball player Manny Ramirez has put his Boston apartment on the market, according to Citylife Real Estate, the listing age...

Fashion designer Petra Ecclestone's new Bel Air mansion? FILE PHOTO dated Thursday, October 7, 2004. It is being reported that fashion designer Petra Ecclestone has made an offer to buy Candy Spelling's Holmby Hills mansion. Petra has reportedly offered $75 million, half of the original asking price, still making it one of the most expensive homes in the United States. Petra is the daughter of Bernie Ecclestone, the CEO of Formula One Management. ORIGINAL CAPTION: Candy Spelling, widow of entertainment mogul Aaron Spelling is placing "The Manor" in the exclusive Holmby Hills neighborhood on the market for a jaw-dropping $150 million, making it by far the most expensive home for sale in the U.S. The 6-acre mansion "The Manor" at 594 Mapleton Drive in Bel Air, Los Angeles, has 123 rooms, a bowling alley, swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis court, screening room and four 2-car garages. Spelling bought the property in 1983, a house that had belonged t...

10 Great Haunted Hotels in America Ghosts are generally referring to the afterlife . Ghosts are also associated with spirits or ghosts who leave the agency because of the death . Definition of ghosts in general different for each religion , civilization , and customs . 1. Provincial Hotel (America) Many ghost hunters and guests come only to hear the story about the ghost stories about this hotel . and the ghost hunter accidentally came here to prove with their own eyes 2. Hotel Del Coronado (America) The most famous legends and ghost stories at this hotel is the ghost of Kate Morgan , who stayed at this hotel in 1892 to meet with the husband who has lost 3. Stanley Hotel (America) Hotel , which opened in 1909 , haunted by Flora Stanley , the wife of the hotel owner , who likes to play the piano late at night . His spirit is said to often appear and haunt the guests who came 4....

advertisement JENNIFER BUSH: You've managed to make a big, contemporary New York apartment so friendly. DAVID MANN: The owners are a young couple with two little girls, and they live casually. They wanted a versatile space that was comfortable and cozy, but also gracious and elegant for entertaining. We took down walls on the main floor, creating a spacious, open feeling--the feeling of a great room. Or a loft. It's sort of a bridge between uptown and downtown--an uptown loft. It could have been cold and austere, but the rich tones of the furniture, fabric, and floor stain give it warmth. So do all the textures, ranging from horsehair to velvet. And the long curtains add softness to the great room. The curtains and shades in the apartment are about as simple as simple gets...