Columbia was the first shuttle to reach space, in 1981. Columbia carried dozens of astronauts into space during the next two decades, reaching several milestones. Columbia also underwent upgrades as technology advanced.
The home, as it stands now, was built in 1959, with several additions along the way. It is now worth almost $88-million, with a 2012 tax bill of $904,239.00. Most of the images we have of Oprahâs mansion are aerial views because photographers just canât close enough, unless theyâre invited. Despite its size, and its wide open areas, The Promised Land is embedded within the surrounding trees.
Oprah buys her girlfriend a penthouse worth $7.1 million. Oprah Winfrey has bought her ever-present best friend, Gale, a penthouse in New York City for $7.1 million. GAYLE King, Oprah Winfreyâs best friend, has moved into a penthouse purchased in the name of Oprahâs recently departed pooch, Sophie. According to deed-transfer records released yesterday, a company called Sophieâs Penthouse LLC bought a $7.1 million full-floor sky palace atop the 36-floor building at 207 E. 57th St., reports The Postâs Braden Keil.