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Washington Monument Officially Opened to the Public

On October 9, 1888, the Washington Monument in Washington D.C. was officially opened to the public. Standing 555 feet tall, it was the tallest man-made structure in the world until......

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A City Reborn Through Flames and Innovation

On October 8 1871 a catastrophic fire broke out in Chicago Illinois destroying over 17 000 buildings across 3.3 square miles and leaving 100 000 people homeless. Fueled by wooden c......

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Nazi Germany issues decree for the compulsory seizure of Jewish property

(Berlin) On 3 December 1938, the Nazi government enacted a severe state decree titled “Verordnung über den Einsatz des jüdischen Vermögens” (Regulation on the Use of Jewish Propert......

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Historic Public Works Administration Housing Projects

On October 23, 1937, the Public Works Administration launched its most ambitious housing construction program, initiating massive public housing projects across major urban centers......

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Pakistan’s 1992 Housing Finance Policy Boosted Real Estate Growth

On October 25, 1992, the Government of Pakistan introduced a landmark Housing Finance Policy aimed at increasing homeownership and stimulating the real estate sector. The policy en......

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Model Town Lahore A Modern Society Established within the Ancient Forest of Lahore (Episode 7)

Model Town Lahore A Modern Society Established within the Ancient Forest of Lahore (Episode 7)

The acquisition of land for the Model Town Society was one of the most remarkable and spirited chapters in its early history. Dewan Khem Chand and his...

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 Where Did the 500 Acres of Model Town Land Go (Episode 5)

Where Did the 500 Acres of Model Town Land Go (Episode 5)

Between 1921 and 1924, the land for Model Town Lahore was acquired in successive phases. The process began in 1921, shortly after the establishment of...

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