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Culture Zohn: Astor Courts: Three Wives Pave the Way for Chelsea

Patricia Zohn | Posted 05.25.2011

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Patricia Zohn

2010-07-06-outside.jpg The property on which Chelsea Clinton will be wed has had a somewhat checkered career as part of an estate that was home to various Astors.

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Deborah Davis' Latest Triumph!: Gilded, How Newport Became America's Richest Resort

Michael Henry Adams | Posted 05.25.2011

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Michael Henry Adams

Having met some of the same challenging residents she has, examining Deborah Davis' breathless, bright and entertaining new book, Gilded, How Newport ...

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Great Houses of New York: The River Club, the Best Address, Part III

Michael Henry Adams | Posted 05.25.2011

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Michael Henry Adams

Except for having no golf course, the River Club at 447 East 52nd Street is as close to a country club as one could find in the middle of New York City.

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