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A History Lover's Guide to Washington, D.C.

Author : Alison Fortier
Publisher : History & Guide
ISBN 13 : 9781626195295
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (952 download)

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Download or read book A History Lover's Guide to Washington, D.C. written by Alison Fortier and published by History & Guide. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join author Alison Fortier for a walk through our United States Capital and it's iconic locations. This tour of the nation's capital goes beyond the traditional guidebook to offer a historical journey through the federal district. Visit the White House, the only executive home in the world regularly open to the public. Travel to President Lincoln's Cottage and see where he wrote the Emancipation Proclamation. Look around lesser-known sites, such as the grave of Pierre L'Enfant, the city's Botanical Gardens, the Old Post Office and a host of historical homes throughout the capital. From George Washington's Mount Vernon to the Kennedy Center, trek through each era of Washington, D.C., for a tour of America's most beloved sites. Join author and Washington insider Alison Fortier as she carefully curates an expedition to our shining city on a hill.

A History Lover's Guide to Washington, DC

Author : Alison Fortier
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1625850646
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (258 download)

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Book Synopsis A History Lover's Guide to Washington, DC by : Alison Fortier

Download or read book A History Lover's Guide to Washington, DC written by Alison Fortier and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-06 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the history of America’s capitol with this uniquely engaging and informative guidebook. Alternating between site visits and brief historical narratives, this guide tells the story of Washington, DC, from its origins to current times. From George Washington’s Mount Vernon to the Kennedy Center, trek through each era of the federal district, on a tour of America’s most beloved sites. Go inside the White House, the only executive home in the world regularly open to the public. Travel to President Lincoln’s Cottage and see where he wrote the Emancipation Proclamation. And visit lesser-known sites, such as the grave of Pierre L’Enfant, the city’s Botanical Gardens, the Old Post Office, and a host of historical homes throughout the capital. This is the only guide you’ll need to curate an unforgettable expedition to our shining city on a hill.

A History Lover's Guide to Washington, D.C.: Designed for Democracy

Author : Alison B. Fortier
Publisher : History Press Library Editions
ISBN 13 : 9781540210401
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book A History Lover's Guide to Washington, D.C.: Designed for Democracy written by Alison B. Fortier and published by History Press Library Editions. This book was released on 2014-05-06 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This tour of the nation's capital goes beyond the traditional guidebook to offer a historical journey through the federal district. Visit the White House, the only executive home in the world regularly open to the public. Travel to President Lincoln's Cottage and see where he wrote the Emancipation Proclamation. Look around lesser-known sites, such as the grave of Pierre L'Enfant, the city's Botanical Gardens, the Old Post Office and a host of historical homes throughout the capital. From George Washington's Mount Vernon to the Kennedy Center, trek through each era of Washington, D.C., for a tour of America's most beloved sites. Join author and Washington insider Alison Fortier as she carefully curates an expedition to our shining city on a hill.

A Neighborhood Guide to Washington, D.C.'s Hidden History

Author : Jeanne Fogle
Publisher : History Press (SC)
ISBN 13 : 9781596296527
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (965 download)

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Book Synopsis A Neighborhood Guide to Washington, D.C.'s Hidden History by : Jeanne Fogle

Download or read book A Neighborhood Guide to Washington, D.C.'s Hidden History written by Jeanne Fogle and published by History Press (SC). This book was released on 2009 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - Get off the National Mall and enjoy nine walking and driving tours of Washington, D.C. s historic neighborhoods. - Discover the hidden history of the nation s capital with tales of political intrigue, scandal, romance and tragedy. - Experience the overlooked architectural and cultural treasures in such neighborhoods as Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan and Mount Vernon Square. Owner of A Tour de Force Jeanne Fogle leads her readers through the hidden sites and history of Washington, D.C. s neighborhoods. Charming sketches by Edward Fogle and vintage photographs accompany each tour, casting a new light on the city. Visitors and local alike will be surprised and delighted by the discoveries that can be made beyond the monuments."

Washington D.C.

Author : Thomas J. Carrier
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738500492
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Washington D.C. written by Thomas J. Carrier and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it was passed in 1789, the Constitution set out the boundaries not only for a new government but for a new capital city as well. At the time, the new District of Columbia covered 5,000 acres, dominated by marshland on the south, pastureland on the area that is now the Mall, farms near the White House and Capitol Hill, and undeveloped woods throughout. Covering Capitol Hill, the Mall, the Old Downtown area, the Ellipse, Lafayette Square, and Foggy Bottom, this engaging photographic history and walking tour documents how the Federal City grew from farmland to world capital. Striking images and detailed captions tell the fascinating stories behind many of the famous and the not so famous buildings and monuments that cover the D.C. landscape, from Union Station and the Capitol to the White House and the Watergate Hotel and many important sites in between.

A History Lover's Guide to New York City

Author : Alison Fortier
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467119032
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (671 download)

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Book Synopsis A History Lover's Guide to New York City by : Alison Fortier

Download or read book A History Lover's Guide to New York City written by Alison Fortier and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2016 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York is a city of superlatives. It has the largest population, greatest wealth, broadest diversity and most elegant museums in the nation. With that comes an amazing history. This tour of the Big Apple goes beyond the traditional guidebook to offer visitors and residents alike a chance to walk back in time along the streets of Manhattan. George Washington took his first oath of office on the steps of Federal Hall. Visitors can still dine at the famed Fraunces Tavern and worship at historic St. Paul's Chapel. From the Brooklyn Bridge to stunning skyscrapers, the city celebrates its own history and that of the nation. Join author Alison Fortier as she traces the history and heritage of America's largest metropolis.

A History Lover's Guide to New York City

Author : Alison Fortier
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 162585689X
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (258 download)

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Book Synopsis A History Lover's Guide to New York City by : Alison Fortier

Download or read book A History Lover's Guide to New York City written by Alison Fortier and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2016-02-29 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook to the Big Apple goes beyond the traditional tour, offering visitors a fascinating exploration of the city’s rich history. New York is a city of superlatives. It has the largest population, greatest wealth, broadest diversity, and most elegant museums in the nation. With that comes an amazing history that you can experience firsthand with this unique guide. George Washington took his first oath of office on the steps of Federal Hall. Visitors can still dine at the famed Fraunces Tavern and worship at historic St. Paul’s Chapel. From the Brooklyn Bridge to stunning skyscrapers, the city celebrates its own history and that of the nation. Join author Alison Fortier as she traces the history and heritage of America’s largest metropolis.

Washington at Home

Author : Kathryn S. Smith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 560 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Washington at Home written by Kathryn S. Smith and published by . This book was released on 2010-05-31 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Washington, D.C., conjures images of marble monuments, national memorials, and world-class museums. To many, the world beyond the National Mall is invisible. Yet within an area of only 68 square miles lies a residential city of diversity, beauty, and charm. In the long-awaited update of her 1988 classic Washington at Home, Kathryn Schneider Smith and a team of historians, journalists, folklorists, museum professionals, and others who know the city intimately offer a fresh look at the social history of this intriguing city through the prism of 26 diverse neighborhoods. Lavishly illustrated with engaging historical photographs and maps, Washington at Home introduces readers to the famous residents, colorful characters, distinct flavors, and important events that helped shape the city beyond the federal façade. This second edition adds six new neighborhoods from all parts of the city. Extensive notes make the book invaluable for those doing their own research as well as the more casual reader. Journalists, historians, politicians, residents, real estate agents, and students regularly consult Washington at Home as the standard resource on the social history of Washington, D.C. This expanded and updated edition will appeal to residents, both new and old, as well as to visitors eager to deepen their experience in the nation’s capital.

Empire of Mud

Author : J. D. Dickey
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493013939
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Empire of Mud written by J. D. Dickey and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Washington, DC, gleams with stately columns and neoclassical temples, a pulsing hub of political power and prowess. But for decades it was one of the worst excuses for a capital city the world had ever seen. Before America became a world power in the twentieth century, Washington City was an eyesore at best and a disgrace at worst. Unfilled swamps, filthy canals, and rutted horse trails littered its landscape. Political bosses hired hooligans and thugs to conduct the nation's affairs. Legendary madams entertained clients from all stations of society and politicians of every party. The police served and protected with the aid of bribes and protection money. Beneath pestilential air, the city’s muddy roads led to a stumpy, half-finished obelisk to Washington here, a domeless Capitol Building there. Lining the streets stood boarding houses, tanneries, and slums. Deadly horse races gouged dusty streets, and opposing factions of volunteer firefighters battled one another like violent gangs rather than life-saving heroes. The city’s turbulent history set a precedent for the dishonesty, corruption, and mismanagement that have led generations to look suspiciously on the various sin--both real and imagined--of Washington politicians. Empire of Mud unearths and untangles the roots of our capital’s story and explores how the city was tainted from the outset, nearly stifled from becoming the proud citadel of the republic that George Washington and Pierre L'Enfant envisioned more than two centuries ago.

Classical Architecture and Monuments of Washington, D.C.: A History & Guide

Author : Michael Curtis
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1625859716
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (258 download)

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Book Synopsis Classical Architecture and Monuments of Washington, D.C.: A History & Guide by : Michael Curtis

Download or read book Classical Architecture and Monuments of Washington, D.C.: A History & Guide written by Michael Curtis and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2018 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For architecture aficinados and historians, this comprehensive view of the statues, monuments and architectural plans of Washington DC provides an exciting insight into our federal city. Author Michael Curtis guides this tour of the heart of the District of Columbia's buildings, statues, and monuments. Classical design formed our nation's capital. The soaring Washington Monument, the columns of the Lincoln Memorial and the spectacular dome of the Capitol Building speak to the founders' expansive vision of our federal city. Learn about the L'Enfant and McMillan plans for Washington, D.C., and how those designs are reflected in two hundred years of monuments, museums and representative government. View the statues of our Founding Fathers with the eye of a sculptor and gain insight into the criticism and controversies of modern additions to Washington's monumental structure.

History Lover's Guide to Bar Harbor, A

Author : Brian Armstrong
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 146714780X
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (671 download)

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Book Synopsis History Lover's Guide to Bar Harbor, A by : Brian Armstrong

Download or read book History Lover's Guide to Bar Harbor, A written by Brian Armstrong and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bar Harbor has evolved from humble beginnings to become one of Maine's most popular destinations. This tour goes beyond the typical travel guide to explore its fascinating historical sites in detail. A trail of existing buildings and monuments provides a backdrop for an unconventional history of places, people and events, with many previously unpublished photographs and untold entertaining stories. Discover the changes wrought by the world wars, the Spanish influenza, Prohibition and the Fire of 1947. Tour the Way Bak Ball, La Rochelle, the Casino and the Wharf. From Bar Harbor's first African American sea captain to the story of the two Miss Shannons, author Brian Armstrong offers a fascinating look into the history behind some of Bar Harbor's most famous landmarks.

Historic Washington, DC

Author : Lori Wysong
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493057847
Total Pages : 165 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Historic Washington, DC written by Lori Wysong and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-08-15 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Landmarks are the Touchstones of the Meandering Traveler From the sites where American democracy was born, to unique archive collections, art galleries, and architectural must-sees in the middle of this bustling city, Washington, DC is home to 75 National Historic Landmarks. Tour the Capital City and travel back in time to discover the unique stories of its history. Carefully curated by a local historian, Historic Washington, DC: A Tour of the District’s Top 50 National Landmarks is the essential guide to the most memorable historic sites in our nation’s capital. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a local visitor, or a tourist, there is something for everyone in this guide to Washington, DC’s past.

Washington, D.C. Housing Co-ops: A History

Author : Stephen McKevitt
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467146234
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (671 download)

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Book Synopsis Washington, D.C. Housing Co-ops: A History by : Stephen McKevitt

Download or read book Washington, D.C. Housing Co-ops: A History written by Stephen McKevitt and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For one hundred years, housing cooperatives in various sizes and shapes have been a positive part of the urban landscape of Washington, D.C. Co-ops first arose in the city in the 1920s. Building slowed during the Great Depression, but their numbers expanded after World War II. Conversions expanded their numbers, and the model thrived and became a vital part of the city's fabric. Local historian Steve McKevitt tells the stories of the architecture and development of each District co-op with both historic and modern images.

Washington

Author : Tom Lewis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 0465039219
Total Pages : 562 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (65 download)

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Download or read book Washington written by Tom Lewis and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breathing life into the men and women who struggled to help the city realize its full potential, he introduces us to the mercurial French artist who created an ornate plan for the city 'en grande'; members of the nearly forgotten anti-Catholic political party who halted construction of the Washington monument for a quarter century; and the cadre of congressmen who maintained segregation and blocked the city's progress for decades. In the twentieth century Washington's Mall and streets would witness a Ku Klux Klan march, the violent end to the encampment of World War I 'Bonus Army' veterans, the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, and the painful rebuilding of the city in the wake of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination.

District Comics

Author : Matt Dembicki
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781555917517
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (175 download)

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Download or read book District Comics written by Matt Dembicki and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A graphic anthology featuring lesser-known stories about our nation's capital.

Very Washington DC

Author : Diana Hollingsworth Gessler
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 161620298X
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (162 download)

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Download or read book Very Washington DC written by Diana Hollingsworth Gessler and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2013-06-14 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A travel guide with character, this fact-filled keepsake offers all the history, beauty, charm, and culture of our nation's capital city. In eye-catching watercolors and detailed sketches, artist Diana Gessler captures the allure that makes Washington DC one of the most visited destinations in the country. In addition to the national landmarks, stirring memorials, and vibrant neighborhoods, there's the Cherry Blossom Festival, the Twilight Tattoo (a military pageant featuring the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and the U.S. Army Drill Team), colorful row houses, famous hotels and restaurants, and more museums than you'll be able to visit in just one trip. Gessler covers the city's most popular attractions but also heads off the beaten path to share hidden gems, like the quirky Albert Einstein Memorial and Eastern Market, where you can dine on bluebucks and browse for flea market finds. Also included are an index of sites and a useful appendix of addresses, Web sites, Metro stops, and phone numbers. Very Washington DC is a picture-perfect guidebook—a one-of-a-kind memento for tourists and a cherished reminder of the city's riches for those who have always lived in America's hometown.

A History Lover's Guide to Bar Harbor

Author : Brian Armstrong
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439672598
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)

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Download or read book A History Lover's Guide to Bar Harbor written by Brian Armstrong and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-24 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bar Harbor has evolved from humble beginnings to become one of Maine's most popular destinations. This tour goes beyond the typical travel guide to explore its fascinating historical sites in detail. A trail of existing buildings and monuments provides a backdrop for an unconventional history of places, people and events, with many previously unpublished photographs and untold entertaining stories. Discover the changes wrought by the world wars, the Spanish influenza, Prohibition and the Fire of 1947. Tour the Way Bak Ball, La Rochelle, the Casino and the Wharf. From Bar Harbor's first African American sea captain to the story of the two Miss Shannons, author Brian Armstrong offers a fascinating look into the history behind some of Bar Harbor's most famous landmarks.