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Domestic News
June 27, 1954
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Crescent City Country Club group in New Orleans closes $300,000 deal to buy Pierre D'Antoni's 137-acre River Bend estate near the city, planning to convert it into a country club. Property includes mansion, pool, guest houses on Mississippi River.
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Nearces in New Orleans Close $300,000 Deal
NEW ORLEANS (AP)
According to group spokesman I. Spinks, the Crescent City Country Club group has a deal which enables them to buy the palatial estate of Pierre D'Antoni, Novellett, La., just 1 mile below New Orleans on the west.
They plan to convert it into a country club. Spokesman went to Pass Christian, Miss., to close the deal with D'Antoni. Also in the group were O.W. Taylor, vice-president; Robert VanHook, secretary; John B. Guess, treasurer; Walter Barker, and Dave Wilkerson.
The estate is called River Bend and consists of 137 acres of ground facing the Mississippi River. Already on the grounds are a palatial two-story residence, a glass-enclosed swimming pool, two guest houses, a recreation unit, picnic
NEW ORLEANS (AP)
According to group spokesman I. Spinks, the Crescent City Country Club group has a deal which enables them to buy the palatial estate of Pierre D'Antoni, Novellett, La., just 1 mile below New Orleans on the west.
They plan to convert it into a country club. Spokesman went to Pass Christian, Miss., to close the deal with D'Antoni. Also in the group were O.W. Taylor, vice-president; Robert VanHook, secretary; John B. Guess, treasurer; Walter Barker, and Dave Wilkerson.
The estate is called River Bend and consists of 137 acres of ground facing the Mississippi River. Already on the grounds are a palatial two-story residence, a glass-enclosed swimming pool, two guest houses, a recreation unit, picnic
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
What keywords are associated?
New Orleans
Country Club
Estate Purchase
River Bend
Mississippi River
What entities or persons were involved?
Pierre D'antoni
I. Spinks
O.W. Taylor
Robert Vanhook
John B. Guess
Walter Barker
Dave Wilkerson
Where did it happen?
New Orleans, Louisiana
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Key Persons
Pierre D'antoni
I. Spinks
O.W. Taylor
Robert Vanhook
John B. Guess
Walter Barker
Dave Wilkerson
Outcome
deal closed for $300,000 purchase of 137-acre estate to convert into country club
Event Details
Group from Crescent City Country Club buys palatial River Bend estate from Pierre D'Antoni, located just below New Orleans on Mississippi River, featuring residence, pool, guest houses; spokesman traveled to Pass Christian, Miss., to finalize deal