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A Complete History of Mar-a-Lago, Trump's Lavish Palm Beach Estate

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Mar-a-Lago is arguably the most talked-about building in America , since Donald Trump took office.

It was built by American businesswoman, heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post in 1927 .

The 17-acre Palm Beach property was designed in the Spanish Revival style.

Post spent $7 million , approximately $123 million in today ’s currency.

The socialite began returning to Mar-a-Lago in 1948 and she continued to host lavish charity events, notably the International Red Cross Ball .

In 1968 , she proposed transforming it into a “ Winter White House ” for future presidents of the U.S. She died in 1973 at the age of 86 .

Donald Trump purchased the mansion and its grounds for less than $10 million in 1985 .

In 2019 , Trump declared the club his full-time residence.

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80

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English

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