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A detailed history by Hamilton Public Library of this Italianate house in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
constructed by Sir Allan MacNab between 1832 and 1835. Includes floor plans, photographs and
references.
http://www.hpl.ca/Collections/landmark/Dundurn.shtml
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Philipse Manor Hall
A mansion built by Frederick Philipse in the 1680s in Yonkers, New York, US. Includes history,
images, visitor information and calendar of events.
http://www.philipsemanorfriends.org/
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Schloss Boerln
Owner Roderick Hinkel describes this late baroque country house in Germany, built on the site of a
moated castle, and gives a history and photographs.
http://www.schloss-boerln.com
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Yin Yu Tang, A Chinese Home
Interactive tour of a house that belonged to a merchant from the late Qing dynasty, and was
originally located in southeastern China. From the Peabody Essex Museum. [Requires Flash].
http://www.pem.org/yinyutang/
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Hearst Castle
The official site supplies a history of this palatial fantasy castle built 1922-7 by William
Randolph Hearst with the aid of architect Julia Morgan. Visitor information.
http://www.hearstcastle.org/history/index.asp
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The Castle of Gola, Poland
Cedric Gendaj gives a plan, images and history of this Renaissance house erected in 1580 by Leonard
von Rohnau. Also information on the park and summer workcamps.
http://www.gola.pl
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Larnach Castle Project
Sophie Barker presents a history of this grand house in New Zealand built in 1871 by William
Larnach, politician and merchant baron.
http://www.geocities.com/sophiebarkernz/index.html
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Castle and Gardens of Freyr on the Meuse
The official site of this grand Renaissance country house in Belgium provides an outline history,
photographs and visitor information.
http://www.freyr.be
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Linden Hall
The official site of this Pennsylvania mansion built by Sarah Cochran in 1913 includes photographs
and a brief history. Visitor information.
http://www.lindenhallpa.com/
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Epanvilliers, France
Chateau near Poitiers built c.1700 and being restored. History and account of the restoration by
the Swiss owner. Events, visitor information with location map.
http://www.epanvilliers.com
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Châteaux and Country
Guide to French country houses: photograph, brief history and visitor information. (Site developed
by châteaux owners).
http://www.chateauxandcountry.com/
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The Castle of St Georgen, Austria
History of this 16th-century mansion on the hill-top site of a medieval castle, illustrated with
old views; tour and heraldry. Prepared as a student project by a nearby school.
http://www2.asn-graz.ac.at/hs-stgeorgen/schloss/eschloss/e_schloss.htm
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Chateau de Cirey
An illustrated history and description of Voltaire's home 1734-49, with a biography of the great
French writer, maps, and visitor information. Feature on Voltaire's Little Theater in the attic.
http://www.visitvoltaire.com
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Biltmore Estate
The official site for this grandiose 19th-century mansion in Asheville, North Carolina, designed by
Richard Morris Hunt in the French Renaissance style. Brief history, photographs, visitor
information.
http://www.biltmore.com/
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La Roche Courbon
French chateau built in the 15th century and extended in the 17th. The official site supplies a
photograph, brief history, location and visitor information in English, French and German.
http://www.t3a.com/LaRocheCourbon/
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