Massachusetts Avenue In The Gilded Age
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Author | : Mark N. Ozer |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 154 |
Release | : 2010-03-03 |
Genre | : Photography |
ISBN | : 1614236437 |
Welcome to Millionaire's Row, where the Gilded Age mansions and clubs of high society still exude a faded elegance. It was here that fiery Martha Wadsworth--avid sportswoman and social maven--and wealthy hostess Nellie Patterson mingled with the likes of famous inventor Alexander Graham Bell and miner-turned-millionaire Thomas Walsh. From the Union Station Plaza and Embassy Row to Dupont Circle and the Washington National Cathedral, author Mark N. Ozer examines the extant Beaux-Arts architecture of Massachusetts Avenue mansions and tells the tales of socialites and politicians who lived and played behind their grand faades.
Author | : Mark N. Ozer |
Publisher | : History Press Library Editions |
Total Pages | : 130 |
Release | : 2010-03 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 9781540204721 |
Author | : Arnold Lewis |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 193 |
Release | : 2016-06-23 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 0486319474 |
Best source of information and illustrations for private houses in Eastern cities during the early 1880s. Rare photographs of mansions belonging to Vanderbilt, Morgan, Grant, and many others. Extensive, informative new text.
Author | : Ballard C. Campbell |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 262 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9780842027359 |
The period between 1870 and 1920 was one of the most dynamic in American history. This era witnessed the invention of the automobile, the establishment of women's suffrage, and the opening of the Panama Canal. While a time of great advance-ment, the Gilded Age and Progressive Era were also periods of uncertainty as Americans coped with corrupt politicians, unchecked big business, and a vast influx of immigrants. SR Books offers a new approach to this time period in its book The Human Tradition in the Gilded Age and Progressive Era. This volume looks at the experiences of 13 people who contributed to the shaping of American culture and thought during this period. These concise accounts are written by leading historians and give students an intimate view of history. This is an excellent text for courses in American studies.
Author | : Canden Schwantes |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 2014-11-10 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 143964831X |
The images in this collection capture the diverse history of Georgetown. Georgetown, a thriving neighborhood in the nation's capital, was established in 1751 as an independent city. As the land to its east was being developed into Washington, DC, the once sleepy river town grew and evolved. George Washington's adopted descendants lived down the street from where Kennedy lived before Camelot; Julia Child walked past the home of Robert Todd Lincoln; and a successful community of free black Americans was built around the corner from what had previously been a slave market. Georgetown depicts the history of a community whose roots span far beyond the prestigious university and upper-class neighborhood for which it is known. The images capture mansions and slums, thriving businesses and crumbling facades, an industrial revolution, and the closing of the C&O Canal.
Author | : Tom Wheeler |
Publisher | : Brookings Institution Press |
Total Pages | : 261 |
Release | : 2023-10-15 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 081573994X |
Hailed by Publishers Weekly as "a potent primer on the need to rein in big tech" and Kirkus Reviews as "a rock-solid plan for controlling the tech giants," readers will be energized by Tom Wheeler's vision of digital governance. Featured on Barack Obama's 11/3/23 list of "What I’m Reading on the Rise of Artificial Intelligence" An accessible and visionary book that connects the experiences of the late 19th century’s industrial Gilded Age with its echoes in the 21st century digital Gilded Age. Hailed by Ken Burns as one of the foremost “explainers” of technology and its effect throughout history, Tom Wheeler now turns his gaze to the public impact of entrepreneurial innovation. In Techlash, he connects the experiences of the late 19th century’s industrial Gilded Age with its echoes in the 21st century digital Gilded Age. In both cases, technology innovation and the great wealth that it created ran up against the public interest and the rights of others. As with the industrial revolution and the Gilded Age that it created, new digital technology has changed commerce and culture, creating great wealth in the process, all while being essentially unsupervised. Warning that today is not the “Fourth Industrial Revolution” some envision, Wheeler calls for a new era of public interest oversight that leaves behind industrial era regulatory ideas to embrace a new process of agile, supervised and enforced code setting that protects consumers and competition while encouraging continued innovation. Wheeler combines insights from his experience at the highest echelons of business and government to create a compelling portrait of the need to balance entrepreneurial innovation with the public good.
Author | : Barbara Saffir |
Publisher | : Wilderness Press |
Total Pages | : 250 |
Release | : 2015-11-10 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 0899977650 |
Washington D.C. is every American's home away from home. Since DC is a compact city with great public transportation, it's easy to explore both its high-profile side - its magnificent monuments, world-class museums, enthralling architecture, breathtaking vistas, and unique national parks - as well as its less famous persona - its cozy hideaways, ethnic eateries, bustling dance clubs, lively theaters, shopaholic hot spots, and more.Now it's a foodies' paradise enlivened with high-tech entrepreneurs and innovative buildings in entirely new and safer neighborhoods. Now, with Walking Washington D.C by local author Barbara J. Saffir, people can get to know the communities of D.C. Each walk tells the story of a neighborhood: a snapshot of some of its history and how it has transformed over the years. Readers will be pointed to distinctive architecture, landmark buildings, popular eateries, ethnic enclaves, art and performance spaces, and natural scenery. Maps and transportation directions make it easy to find your way. Whether you're looking for an afternoon stroll or a daylong outing, grab this book and start walking Washington D.C. After a few miles or a few days, you might fall in love.
Author | : David Fagundes |
Publisher | : Rough Guides |
Total Pages | : 312 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Boston (Mass.) |
ISBN | : 9781843530442 |
This compact Rough Guide traces Boston's revolutionary past and revitalized present, from Brahmins and baked beans to hip bars and bookstores. Also included is extensive coverage of Cambridge--home to Harvard University and the site of a great cafe scene. 12 pages of color maps.
Author | : Sarah Hull |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 319 |
Release | : 2011-03-01 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1405382473 |
The Rough Guide to Boston is the ultimate travel guide to this historic city. Seek out Boston's highlights with detailed information on everything from Fenway Park's "Green Monster" to the purple windowpanes of Beacon Hill. Spot the grasshopper weathervane on top of Faneuil Hall. Savour the city's best ice cream and lobster rolls. Walk in the footsteps of revolutionaries. Discover it all with up-to-date descriptions and maps pinpointing Boston's best hotels, eateries, drinking spots and shops. The Rough Guide to Boston also includes two full-colour sections documenting the city's zealous relationship with sports, plus a guide to Yankee cooking and eats. For out-of-city diversions, there is an additional in-depth chapter on the beach region of Cape Cod and the islands. Explore every corner of this engaging city with insider tips and illuminating photographs designed to help make your journey a uniquely memorable one. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Boston.
Author | : Douglas E. Evelyn |
Publisher | : Capital Books |
Total Pages | : 322 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781933102702 |
A celebration of Washington, DC, its history, people, and neighborhoods -- through fascinating archival photos and lively accounts