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  2. Shangri La (Doris Duke) - Wikipedia

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    Construction of Shangri La took place from 1936 to 1938, [1] [2] after Doris Duke's 1935 honeymoon which took her through the Islamic world. For nearly 60 years, Duke commissioned and collected artworks for the space, eventually forming a collection of over 4,000 objects. [3] The structure was designed by Marion Sims Wyeth.

  3. Honolulu Museum of Art - Wikipedia

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    Through a partnership with the Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), visitors may tour Shangri La. Reservations are required. [12] Doris Duke (1912–1993) built Shangri La with the help of American architect Marion Sims Wyeth. Duke's collection of Islamic art was assembled over 60 years.

  4. Falcon Lair - Wikipedia

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    It is better known as a residence of heiress Doris Duke. [2] [3] Valentino bought the 4-acre (1.6 ha) estate in 1925 for US$175,000 (equivalent to $3,040,000 in 2023). [4] He filled the house with antiques and memorabilia from his travels. Shortly after the purchase, he and Natacha Rambova divorced. Valentino retained Falcon Lair, hosted ...

  5. The Secret History of Doris Duke's Famous Hawaiian ... - AOL

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  6. James B. Duke House - Wikipedia

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    When Duke died in 1925, his wife Nanaline and daughter Doris continued to live in the house until 1958, when they donated the house to NYU. The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission designated 1 East 78th Street as an official landmark in 1970, and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

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  8. Rough Point - Wikipedia

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    Doris's memorable debutante ball was held at the estate in 1929. Doris Duke continued to spend her summers at Rough Point; but, after the New England Hurricane of 1938 that devastated Rhode Island, and with the advent of World War II, Doris Duke's visits became less frequent. In the early 1950s, Doris Duke took up permanent residence in New ...

  9. The Queen Visited the Duke of Windsor Days Before He Died - AOL

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    Queen Elizabeth II visited her estranged uncle Edward VIII, a.k.a. the Duke of Windsor, in France before he died. Here's what really happened that day.