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US: One of the few surviving homes on Cleveland’s Millionaires’ Row is in line for a conversion to a luxury boutique hotel.
Cleveland University (CSU), which owns the 43-room Tudor-style mansion, is in discussions with developers about subleasing and renovating the property, which could open for business as early as next year.
A decision from Stephanie McHenry, CSU’s vice president for business affairs and finance, over the developer proposals that have been received is expected to be made within six months, according to a report on Cleveland.com.
The mansion was built in 1910 for iron-mining millionaire Samuel Mather, and once housed various CSU departments. It has been vacant since last August.
The building it is on the National Register of Historic Places and retains most of its original features, including elaborate wood and stone carvings, leaded-glass windows and marble fireplaces.
In 2007, an architectural firm drew up site plans that included creating 30 bedrooms, including suites, and adding a three-story “L”-shaped wing to the north with 20 bedrooms, many facing a new interior patio and ornamental garden. The wing would be connected to the mansion via a glass vestibule.
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