Historic Hotels of the World, Past and Present
| Author | : Robert Borneman Ludy |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 420 |
| Release | : 1927 |
| Genre | : Bars (Drinking establishments) |
| ISBN | : |
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Living Downtown
| Author | : Paul E. Groth |
| Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
| Total Pages | : 428 |
| Release | : 1994-01-01 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 9780520068766 |
From the palace hotels of the elite to cheap lodging houses, residential hotels have been an element of American urban life for nearly two hundred years. Since 1870, however, they have been the target of an official war led by people whose concept of home does not include the hotel. Do these residences constitute an essential housing resource, or are they, as charged, a public nuisance? Living Downtown, the first comprehensive social and cultural history of life in American residential hotels, adds a much-needed historical perspective to this ongoing debate. Creatively combining evidence from biographies, buildings and urban neighborhoods, workplace records, and housing policies, Paul Groth provides a definitive analysis of life in four price-differentiated types of downtown residence. He demonstrates that these hotels have played a valuable socioeconomic role as home to both long-term residents and temporary laborers. Also, the convenience of hotels has made them the residence of choice for a surprising number of Americans, from hobo author Boxcar Bertha to Calvin Coolidge. Groth examines the social and cultural objections to hotel households and the increasing efforts to eliminate them, which have led to the seemingly irrational destruction of millions of such housing units since 1960. He argues convincingly that these efforts have been a leading contributor to urban homelessness. This highly original and timely work aims to expand the concept of the American home and to recast accepted notions about the relationships among urban life, architecture, and the public management of residential environments.
Yosemite's Historic Hotels and Camps
| Author | : Alice Van Ommeren |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 130 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0738599972 |
Yosemite National Park is a place of extraordinary natural beauty with renowned waterfalls, spectacular granite rock formations, and serene meadows. Although indigenous peoples already inhabited Yosemite, settlers of European descent found their way there beginning in 1851. To serve the steady growth of tourists and visitors, lodging and accommodations have always been central to the park's history. The popularity of postcards starting in the early 1900s and lasting several decades coincided with the growth of the park's hotels and camps, transportation, and entertainment. This book of vintage postcards illustrates and chronicles those places and events. It provides visitors with an understanding and appreciation for the unique and diverse places made available to tourists throughout Yosemite's history.
Grand Hotels
| Author | : Elaine Denby |
| Publisher | : Reaktion Books |
| Total Pages | : 316 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 9781861891211 |
From its beginnings as the humble inn, the hotel has undergone enormous changes over the centuries. Elaine Denby charts the development of the Grand Hotel and how it has kept pace with technological innovations.
Hotel World
| Author | : Ali Smith |
| Publisher | : Anchor |
| Total Pages | : 207 |
| Release | : 2011-07-27 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0307801977 |
BOOKER PRIZE FINALIST • Forget room service: this is a riotous elegy, a deadpan celebration of colliding worlds, and a spirited defense of love. Blending incisive wit with surprising compassion, Hotel World is a wonderfully invigorating, life-affirming book. Five people: four are living; three are strangers; two are sisters; one, a teenage hotel chambermaid, has fallen to her death in a dumbwaiter. But her spirit lingers in the world, straining to recall things she never knew. And one night all five women find themselves in the smooth plush environs of the Global Hotel, where the intersection of their very different fates make for this playful, defiant, and richly inventive novel.
Historic Dallas Hotels
| Author | : Sam Childers |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 132 |
| Release | : 2010-02-01 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 1439624607 |
In Dallas's infancy, accommodations for the traveler arriving by stage or horseback consisted of boardinghouses or unfurnished rooms, but within 10 years of the city's founding, Dallas could boast about what is considered to be its first hotel: Thomas Crutchfield's log cabin and livery stable. As the village evolved from town to city, these early facilities were replaced with elegantly appointed hotels that rivaled those in New York or Chicago and established Dallas as a modern city. As the 20th century progressed, many older hotels were replaced with up-to-date facilities, and the rise of the automobile following World War II saw the establishment of dozens of motels and motor courts. There were accommodations for every type of traveler, and Dallas had established itself as a hotel town.
Amsterdam’s Canal District
| Author | : Jan Nijman |
| Publisher | : University of Toronto Press |
| Total Pages | : 259 |
| Release | : 2020-09-10 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 1487510799 |
In terms of design, scale, and blending of ecologicical and aesthetic function, Amsterdam’s seventeenth-century Canal District is a European marvel. Its survival for four centuries is a testament to its ingenuity, reflected in its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010. The Canal District today is an extraordinary example of resilient historic design and cultural heritage in a living city, but it is not without present-day challenges: in recent years, its urban ecology has become subject to severe pressures of global tourism and supergentrification. This edited volume brings together seventeen reputable scholars to debate questions about the origins, evolution, and future of the Canal District. With these differing approaches and perspectives on the Canal District the contributions render a collection where the whole is much more than the sum of the parts. The book breaks new ground in our understanding of the District’s historic design, its evolution over four hundred years, and the fundamental issues in future-facing strategies and policies. While the main focus is clearly on Amsterdam, the discussions in this collection have an important bearing on broader questions of urban historic preservation elsewhere, and on questions about enduring urban design.
Looking Beyond the Highway
| Author | : Claudette Stager |
| Publisher | : Univ. of Tennessee Press |
| Total Pages | : 328 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781572334670 |
Looking beyond the Highway is an examination of road history and roadside attractions specific to the South. Focused in part on numerous aspects of thematerial culture landscape of the Dixie Highway, the essays consider the politics of roadbuilding, roadside entertainment, the buildings and businesses one might encounter along the road, and regional adaptations to the needs and desires of northern tourists. Following the Dixie Highway from southern Illinois to Florida with sidetrips down other southern roads, the essays cover a wide variety of subjects, many of which will resonate with anyone who has ever lived in or vacationed in the South: Harrison Mayes's “Get Right With God” signs; the park-and-pray craze of outdoor drive-in church services; the rise and demise of brick highways; the fierce political battle over the route of the Dixie Highway; beach music and the evolution of motel architecture in Myrtle Beach; Florida's early tourist towers; and the commercial development of Tennessee caves as tourist attractions. Covering a landscape that includes Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, Indiana, Virginia, Arkansas, Ohio, Kentucky, Alabama, and Illinois, the anthology shows that there was and still is a distinctive southern culture and how roads have influenced that culture. As lively as they are diverse, thearticles provide a solid background for understanding roadside ephemera that have disappeared or are quickly disappearing. Ranging from the serious to the light-hearted and including descriptions of American road and roadside icons to kitsch, the book will appeal to anyone with an interest in road history and roadside architecture.
Timeless Stays: Exploring Historic Hotels and Inns
| Author | : Jepson V. Watkins |
| Publisher | : Book Lovers HQ |
| Total Pages | : 191 |
| Release | : 2024-08-12 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : |
Step into a world where history comes alive most elegantly and captivatingly. Timeless Stays: Exploring Historic Hotels and Inns takes you on an extraordinary journey through the world's most iconic and storied accommodations. This book uncovers the fascinating histories, architectural marvels, and unforgettable stories behind these timeless establishments, from grand European palaces to charming American inns. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler, a history enthusiast, or someone with an appreciation for luxury and tradition, Timeless Stays offers a unique glimpse into places where the past and present seamlessly blend. You'll feel privileged to discover the allure of staying in a room where world leaders made decisions, where artists found inspiration, and where love stories unfolded. These hotels are not just places to stay—they are exclusive destinations that offer an engaging, immersive experience in living history. Timeless Stays is not just a book, it's your comprehensive guide to understanding the charm, elegance, and significance of these historic hotels and inns. With detailed insights into their architectural styles, famous guests, and the role they play in preserving cultural heritage, this book is an informative celebration of the places where history sleeps. What You Will Find in This Book: Captivating stories of historic hotels and inns around the world Insight into the architectural brilliance and preservation of these establishments The cultural significance and historical events that shaped these hotels Unique travel experiences offered by these timeless destinations A deep dive into the role of historic hotels in modern luxury travel Immerse yourself in the rich history, timeless elegance, and unique charm of the world’s most fascinating hotels. Timeless Stays is more than just a book—it’s a warm invitation to experience history in a way that only these iconic accommodations can offer.
