More boarding houses were acquired or built between 1905 and 1911.

The house and contents were acquired by the state from a rich owner in 1960.

The house was acquired by Hayman family in the 18th century.

Yet each time a house is acquired in the community the same problems inevitably arise with local people.

Although the house has been acquired by the town, it suffers from neglect.

In 1925, the house was acquired for academic use.

Until then, the district had invested a great deal and acquired several private houses in the castle area.

The houses were acquired by the city council in 1405 from a wealthy merchant family.

Nevertheless, the department is still acquiring houses and land from willing sellers.

The house was acquired by the Brooklyn Museum in 1952.