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Supporters of a Chicago ballot measure that raises a one-time tax on luxury properties to fund services for homeless people, rally prior to a court hearing Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Chicago.
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The Italianate-style Mansion was designed by Chicago architect John M. Van Osdel with a modified I-shaped configuration with a long central section stretching front to back. The 16-room manor was completed in 1855 and was first occupied by governor Joel Matteson , who held the official grand opening on January 10, 1856.
Funds for new mansion appropriated after original mansion determined to be structurally unsound in 1952; funds for new mansion appropriated by Legislature in 1953 Plans for new mansion approved and old mansion demolished, 1955 New mansion completed, 1956; re-occupied by governor, spring 1957; expanded, 2005
The Nickerson House was designed by one Chicago's earliest prominent architects, Edward J. Burling (1819–1892) of Burling and Whitehouse. [3] In addition, three decorators were contracted for the interiors: William August Fiedler (1843–1903) and R. W. Bates & Co. of Chicago, and New York-based George A. Schastey & Co. The three-story ...
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Arkansas Governor's Mansion (Little Rock, Arkansas) Governor of Arkansas (served 1979–1981 and 1983–1992) 43: George W. Bush: Texas Governor's Mansion (Austin, Texas) Governor of Texas (served 1995–2000) 46: Joe Biden: Number One Observatory Circle (Washington, D.C.) Vice President of the United States (served 2009–2017)
The NBA star’s sprawling Highland Park property, known as Champions Point, is becoming a timeshare, according to a news release. Jordan custom built this property, roughly 25 miles outside of ...