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.
9 Ridiculous Facts About How Rich Oprah Winfrey Is. 1  1. These people have Oprah to thank for their careers. 2  2. Oprah is handed $70 million when she decides to go on a diet. 3  3. Oprah can turn paper into gold. 4  4. When Oprah picks up the pen, it's only for big bucks. 5  5. She was ranked the highest-paid celebrity â not once, but four times in a row.