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Mixer Tavern // 1710

Mixer Tavern // 1710

Photo from real estate listing. One of the most historic houses in Ashford, Connecticut was listed for sale! The house at 14 Westford Road dates to 1710, when John Mixer purchased the property which at the time totaled 100 acres, and applied for a license to operate a tavern. John…

St. Philip the Apostle Church // 1937

St. Philip the Apostle Church // 1937

In 1921, the Catholic Diocese of Hartford purchased a Federal style farmhouse with 135-acres of land in Ashford, Connecticut, with the intention of establishing a new parish in the area. The Diocese assigned Father William J. Dunn, a Connecticut native and son of Irish Immigrants, to this daunting task. Since…

NEOM Announces Jaumur, A Cosmopolitan Marina Community

NEOM Announces Jaumur, A Cosmopolitan Marina Community

Neom’s Jamur is set to be the largest cosmopolitan luxury community set on the coast of Gulf of Aqaba The Board of Directors of NEOM has announced Jaumur, designed to serve the highest standards of future livability and active lifestyle. This new addition promises a unique blend of experiences on both…

Mohamed Alabbar Unveils A New Pinnacle Of Luxury In Abu Dhabi

Mohamed Alabbar Unveils A New Pinnacle Of Luxury In Abu Dhabi

Mohamed Alabbar’s Ramhan Island, developed by Eagle Hills in Abu Dhabi, is emerging as one of the UAE’s most sought-after luxury destinations Mr Mohamed Alabbar officially launched the luxurious, serene gem off the coast of Abu Dhabi, Ramhan Island, by Eagle Hills. In celebration of the announcement, Mr Mohamed Alabbar…

Construction Of Hafeet Rail Begins

Construction Of Hafeet Rail Begins

Hafeet Rail marks the newly unveiled brand identity of the joint venture between Oman Rail, Etihad Rail, and Mubadala Coinciding with His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s state visit to the United Arab Emirates, Etihad Rail, Oman Rail, and Mubadala Investment Company signed a partnership agreement as shareholders, marking the…

DP World Completes Major Expansion Of Mina Al Hamriya

DP World Completes Major Expansion Of Mina Al Hamriya

DP World’s Mina Al Hamriya has expanded and changed in rhythm with the dynamic maritime setting of Dubai In a significant step to strengthen Dubai’s maritime capabilities, DP World has announced the completion of the Mina Al Hamriya expansion project, enhancing the port’s operational capacity and reinforcing its status as…

Ohana Development Launches Elie Saab Waterfront

Ohana Development Launches Elie Saab Waterfront

Abu Dhabi debuts the Elie Saab Waterfront, Al Reem Island’s first branded residence, through Ohana Development In a groundbreaking development for the luxury real estate market in Abu Dhabi, Metropolitan Capital Real Estate (MCRE), a leading full-service real estate agency and part of the Metropolitan Group as the leading associate,…

Mathewson-Dunn Residence // c.1815

Mathewson-Dunn Residence // c.1815

This Federal-style house sits on the heavily trafficked Pompey Hollow Road in the center of Ashford, Connecticut. Early history of the residence is sparse, but by the 1860s, it was the home to Charles Mathewson (1812-1880), who came to Ashford from Woodstock in 1850 and bought a saw and grist…