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  2. Xanadu Houses - Wikipedia

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    The Xanadu Houses were a series of experimental homes built to showcase examples of computers and automation in the home in the United States. The architectural project began in 1979, and during the early 1980s three houses were built in different parts of the United States: one each in Kissimmee , Florida ; Wisconsin Dells , Wisconsin ; and ...

  3. Roy Mason (architect) - Wikipedia

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    Mason also favored the concept of computer automated homes which he demonstrated in his Xanadu homes with Bob Masters. Mason invented architronics, which was exemplified in his Xanadu House near Disney World. The Xanadu was a prototype of a smart home, with a control center in the family room, lightning control, automatic temperature control ...

  4. Xanadu - Wikipedia

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    Xanadu Hills, a range near Ward Valley in Antarctica. Xanadu (Titan), an enigmatic bright feature on the surface of Saturn's moon, Titan; Xanadu 2.0, the nickname of Bill Gates's house; Xanadu Beach Resort & Marina, Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas; Xanadu Houses, a series of experimental homes built to showcase computers and automation ...

  5. Gatlinburg's 'futurific' Xanadu House wowed tourists and ...

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    During its brief time as an eye-catching Gatlinburg attraction, the house built of polyurethane foam drew curious visitors and harsh local critics.

  6. National Register of Historic Places listings in Walla Walla ...

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    Built in 1889 by real-estate and insurance agent Max Baumeister, the building is an example of Late Victorian commercial architecture with Italianate detailing. It has housed a variety of retail shops and professional offices over the years. [7] [8] 3: John F. Boyer House: John F. Boyer House

  7. Portal : Architecture/Selected article archive/Archive 1

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    The Kissimmee Xanadu, designed by Roy Mason was the most popular, and at its peak was attracting 1000 visitors every day. The Wisconsin Dells and Gatlinburg houses were closed and demolished in the early 1990s; the Kissimmee Xanadu House was closed in 1996 and demolished in October 2005. The name lives on in Bill Gates' private home. Xanadu 2.0.

  8. List of plantations in Louisiana - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of plantations and/or plantation houses in the U.S. state of Louisiana that are National Historic Landmarks, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, listed on a heritage register; or are otherwise significant for their history, their association with significant events or people, or their architecture and design.

  9. Xanadu (Citizen Kane) - Wikipedia

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    Xanadu is the fictional estate of Charles Foster Kane, the title character of the film Citizen Kane (1941). The estate derives its name from the ancient city of Xanadu , known for its splendor. Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California , has been considered to be the main inspiration for Xanadu, due to the William Randolph Hearst /Kane comparison ...

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