Piedmont Environmental Council papers [manuscript], 1972.
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On 27 June 1979 Beacon Hill, an estate composed of approximately 2,083 acres owned by Arthur (1903-1983) and Mary (1913-1997) Godfrey, was sold to Saudi Prince Talal bin Abdul Aziz (1935-) for just over five million dollars. Godfrey was a nationally known radio personality in the 1950's who sometimes broadcast from his farm. The prince made extensive changes and additions to the property, spending approximately 18 million dollars on these projects On 16 November 1985 Bea...