In 1835, Free Frank McWorter, a formerly enslaved man, paid $100 for 80 Illinois acres; a year later he founded New Philadelphia, and 191 years later nearly 20 acres entered NPS ownership

The Hampshire House in Manhattan has seen its unfinished penthouse sell for $6.765 million, a staggering reduction of 83% from its original listing of $40 million. This raw attic space demanded substantial work to become livable. After years of challenges and strategic efforts, it was sold through an online auction, highlighting the complexities of luxury real estate dealings in New York City.

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