The fortress at Akershus is one of Oslo, Norway’s important identity markers. Within the walls, the center of the city was established in 1624. Today, Akershus remains an important landmark together with City Hall. Looking out to sea, this is Oslo’s most distinct silhouette – gray and fortified, starkly in contrast with the lakes, mountains, …
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The Victoria Mansion of Portland, Maine
Historic mansions were usually family homes, built for large families; but the Victoria Mansion was only built for a husband and wife – Ruggles and Olive Morse. Built over the span of two years, this summer home was finished in in 1860. Both Ruggles and Olive hailed from Maine; however, the Morse’s riches came from …