{
  "id": 4823407,
  "title": "Richard Gere's Connecticut estate was demolished, but its 1938 library survived",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/richard-geres-connecticut-estate-was-demolished-but-its-1938-library",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T08:00:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/real-estate/what-happens-when-a-historic-celebrity-home-is-demolished-richard-geres-10-75-million-connecticut-estate-is-gone-but-where-did-the-1938-oak-library-marble-fireplace-antique-doorway-and-other-pieces-go/articleshow/133673114.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Richard Gere's former New Canaan estate was demolished after its sale last year. The historic 1938 manor was replaced by plans for nine luxury homes. A salvage team rescued architectural elements before the demolition occurred. These salvaged items included libraries, mantels, and doorways for resale. The original house, with its rich history, is now gone forever.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}