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Author : Robert Borneman Ludy
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Historic Hotels of the World, Past and Present written by Robert Borneman Ludy and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Robert Borneman Ludy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 ( download)
Download or read book Historic Hotels of the World, Past and Present written by Robert Borneman Ludy and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Robert B. Ludy
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ISBN 13 : 9781494104573
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (45 download)
Download or read book Historic Hotels of the World written by Robert B. Ludy and published by . This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a new release of the original 1927 edition.
Author : Robert Borneman LUDY
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (561 download)
Download or read book Historic Hotels of the World, Past and Present ... Illustrated written by Robert Borneman LUDY and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Robert Borneman Ludy
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (27 download)
Download or read book Historic Hotels of the World, Past and Present written by Robert Borneman Ludy and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Paul E. Groth
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520068766
Total Pages : 428 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (687 download)
Download or read book Living Downtown written by Paul E. Groth and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : Curtis Gathje
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1466867000
Total Pages : 285 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (668 download)
Download or read book At The Plaza written by Curtis Gathje and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2014-03-25 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At The Plaza is a pictorial record and an anecdotal history of the world's most famous hotel: New York's Plaza. As a story, it traverses the breadth and scope of Gotham's high society during the American Century. As a photo collection, it's like no other, capturing the hotel's remarkable presence on the ever-changing New York scene. For almost one hundred years, The Plaza has mirrored the social history of Manhattan: its tastes in design, entertainment, restaurants and accommodations, as well as its adjustment to Prohibition, the Great Depression, two World Wars, the Cold War, women's rights, smokers' rights, animals' rights and British rock-and-roll. The first guests to sign the register-Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt-set the standard for the long procession of luminaries that followed: Mark Twain, Diamond Jim Brady, Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, Marlene Dietrich, Frank Lloyd Wright, Marilyn Monroe, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and the Beatles, among many others. In At The Plaza, the hotel's official historian, Curtis Gathje, has compiled a tremendous collection of photographs and vignettes chronicling the colorful history of a building, an institution, and a city.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 524 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)
Download or read book OLR Index written by and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jepson V. Watkins
Publisher : Book Lovers HQ
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book Timeless Stays: Exploring Historic Hotels and Inns written by Jepson V. Watkins and published by Book Lovers HQ. This book was released on 2024-08-12 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : Ray Djuff
Publisher : Farcountry Press
ISBN 13 : 9781560371700
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (717 download)
Download or read book Glacier's Historic Hotels & Chalets written by Ray Djuff and published by Farcountry Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces creation and use of Great Northern Railway's hotels and chalet colonies in Glacier National Park, and Prince of Wales Hotel in Waterton Lakes National Park. Anecdotes, inside correspondence, and park and corporate lore. Covers history of Great Northern in the parks, and histories of: Belton ChaletsCut Bank ChaletsGlacier Park LodgeGoathaunt ChaletGoing-to-the-Sun ChaletsGranite Park ChaletsGunsight ChaletsLake McDonald LodgeMany Glacier HotelPrince of Wales HotelRising Sun Auto CabinsSt. Mary ChaletsSperry ChaletsSwiftcurrent Auto CabinsTwo Medicine ChaletsGenerously illustrated with color photographs of Great Northern promotional materials, and black-and-whites of guests and staff at play and work.
Author : A. K. Sandoval-Strausz
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780300142020
Total Pages : 375 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (42 download)
Download or read book Hotel written by A. K. Sandoval-Strausz and published by . This book was released on 2008-10-31 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When George Washington embarked on his presidential tours of 1789-91, the rudimentary inns and taverns of the day suddenly seemed dismally inadequate. But within a decade, Americans had built the first hotels--large and elegant structures that boasted private bedchambers and grand public ballrooms. This book recounts the enthralling history of the hotel in America--a saga in which politicians and prostitutes, tourists and tramps, conventioneers and confidence men, celebrities and salesmen all rub elbows. Hotel explores why the hotel was invented, how its architecture developed, and the many ways it influenced the course of United States history. The volume also presents a beautiful collection of more than 120 illustrations, many in full color, of hotel life in every era. Hotel explores these topics and more: · What it was like to sleep, eat, and socialize at a hotel in the mid-1800s · How hotelkeepers dealt with the illicit activities of adulterers, thieves, and violent guests · The stories behind America’s greatest hotels, including the Waldorf-Astoria, the Plaza, the Willard, the Blackstone, and the Fairmont · Why Confederate spies plotted to burn down thirteen hotels in New York City during the Civil War · How the development of steamboats and locomotives helped create a nationwide network of hotels · How hotels became architectural models for apartment buildings · The pivotal role of hotels in the civil rights movement
Author : William Warren
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462906745
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)
Download or read book Asia's Legendary Hotels written by William Warren and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-06-04 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring over 370 artful photographs and insightful commentary, this book is an exploration of the most magnificent and opulent hotels across the Asia-Pacific region. Asia, and its many splendid countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Sri Lanka, prides itself on being a destination. It has a rich history, and a part of that history is the magnificent travel accommodations that sprang up to cater to the western traveler. Presented with more spectacular photos and rare archival images, Asia's Legendary Hotels features some of Asia's most significant luxury hotels, locals renowned for their monumental history and superb levels of service and luxury. No literary hotel nor colonial hotel is left out of the mix, from the Raffles Hotel in Singapore to the Ananda in the Himalayas. This book captures the romance of travel from days gone by, when the journey itself was as much of an adventure as the destination. Featured Asian hotels include: The Peninsula Hotel, Hong Kong The Taj Maal Palace and Tower, India Dwarika's Hotel, Nepal Grand Hotel, Sri Lanka The Strand, Myanmar The Oriental, Bangkok, Thailand Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Cambodia Hotel Majestic, Vietnam Eastern and Oriental Hotel, Malaysia The Fullerton Hotel, Singapore And many more…
Author : Joseph Mitchell
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 1101971304
Total Pages : 738 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (19 download)
Download or read book Up in the Old Hotel written by Joseph Mitchell and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 738 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Saloon-keepers and street preachers, gypsies and steel-walking Mohawks, a bearded lady and a 93-year-old “seafoodetarian” who believes his specialized diet will keep him alive for another two decades. These are among the people that Joseph Mitchell immortalized in his reportage for The New Yorker and in four books—McSorley's Wonderful Saloon, Old Mr. Flood, The Bottom of the Harbor, and Joe Gould's Secret—that are still renowned for their precise, respectful observation, their graveyard humor, and their offhand perfection of style. These masterpieces (along with several previously uncollected stories) are available in one volume, which presents an indelible collective portrait of an unsuspected New York and its odder citizens—as depicted by one of the great writers of this or any other time.
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Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Library Occurrent written by and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Index to newspapers" in each no., beginning with Mar. 1908.
Author : Bryant Franklin Tolles
Publisher : UPNE
ISBN 13 : 9781584650966
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (59 download)
Download or read book Resort Hotels of the Adirondacks written by Bryant Franklin Tolles and published by UPNE. This book was released on 2003 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An architectural study of the large Adirondack hotels that focuses on the cultural history of travel and tourism.
Author : Claudette Stager
Publisher : Univ. of Tennessee Press
ISBN 13 : 9781572334670
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (346 download)
Download or read book Looking Beyond the Highway written by Claudette Stager and published by Univ. of Tennessee Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : Richard Harned
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738559698
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (596 download)
Download or read book The Palace Hotel written by Richard Harned and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it opened in 1875, the Palace Hotel was the largest and most luxurious hotel in the world, a perfect symbol of one of the most remarkable eras in San Francisco history. Built at a time when Nevada's fabulously rich silver mines were pouring millions of dollars each month into San Francisco, it typified the color and grandiose extravagances of the whole bonanza period. After the original hotel was destroyed in the 1906 earthquake and fire, a successor Palace Hotel took its place and remains one of the most prestigious hotels in San Francisco today.
