Desert renaissance

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The history, art and scenery of Jerome, AZ, account for its popularity as a tourist destination. The hillside village was formerly a mining field for copper, silver, gold, lead and zinc. Today, Jerome has 300 historic buildings and 15 art dealers.

Arizona, Jerome, Arizona

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An "unsinkable" woman

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Denver, CO, socialite Margaret Brown became famous for her life-saving conduct when she rode as a passenger on the Titanic. Brown died in 1932, and the mansion was purchased in 1971 and restored to its 1910 elegance by the Historic Denver Inc.

Remodeling and renovation, Denver, Colorado, Mansions, Brown, Margaret

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Pastoral retreat of a former president

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Former Pres. James Buchanan's home in Lancaster, PA, provides guests with a view of the president's life and the lifestyle of the 1800s. Tour guides in period dress lead visitors around the 3-story house called Wheatland.

Housing, Presidents, Presidents (Government), Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Buchanan, James (American president)

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