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Author : H. F. Randolph Mason
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780871061348
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (613 download)
Download or read book Historic Houses of Connecticut Open to the Public written by H. F. Randolph Mason and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : H F Randolph Mason
Publisher : Hassell Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781013389924
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (899 download)
Download or read book Historic Houses of Connecticut Open to the Public written by H F Randolph Mason and published by Hassell Street Press. This book was released on 2021-09-09 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Alain Munkittrick
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467108332
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (671 download)
Download or read book Historic Houses of the Connecticut River Valley written by Alain Munkittrick and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2023-01-16 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New England's Connecticut River meanders 410 miles south from the Canadian border to Long Island Sound. After thousands of years of peaceful habitation by Indigenous people came 400 years of development around European settlements, farmsteads, shipping ports, and manufacturing mills. Farmers, boatbuilders, quarrymen, and industrialists benefitted from the river valley's fertile plains, geological resources, and waterpower. Ready access to markets at Boston, New York, the West Indies, and Europe fueled the growth of the valley's towns and major cities such as Hartford and Springfield. The valley has been home to consequential social reformers, authors, and intellectuals. Its bucolic settings attracted artists who came to the renowned colonies at Cornish and Lyme, steamboat tourists, and urban transplants with modern lifestyles. The most important houses they built--many of which are designated national historic landmarks and open to the public--and some newly discovered properties are highlighted here for their architectural significance and rich historical associations.
Author : Matthew L. Bernard
Publisher : Oro Editions
ISBN 13 : 9781939621757
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (217 download)
Download or read book Victorian Summer written by Matthew L. Bernard and published by Oro Editions. This book was released on 2017-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the height of the Gilded Age, America's wealthiest families began to cluster in Newport, Southampton, Bar Harbor, and Tuxedo Park. In these idyllic locales they built luxurious summer "cottages" away from the grit and grime of New York or Boston or Philadelphia. The Belle Haven peninsula, in Greenwich, Connecticut, is home to one of the first and most spectacular residence parks in the country. Its development occurred rapidly, and between 1884 and 1894 Belle Haven Park was transformed from scenic pastureland set above the glistening ribbon of Long Island Sound into a bastion of Victorian luxury. Successful American magazine described the Belle Haven of 1902 as "a nonpareil spot, surpassing in beauty, while equaling in elegance, the pet of the fashionable world, Newport, and outshining Tuxedo in brilliance and gaiety." The New York Times, meanwhile, called it "the flower garden of Greenwich, and, indeed, of the whole Connecticut shore." Victorian Summer: The Historic Houses of Belle Haven Park, Greenwich, Connecticut focuses on that great flowering of Belle Haven, from 1884 to 1929. The 45-year span began with Robert Law Olmsted's storied firm laying out Belle Haven's graceful, lamp-lit streets, and continued with the Gilded Age's most renowned architects designing masterpieces, in styles ranging from the whimsical Queen Anne to the ponderous Richardsonian Romanesque, for the illustrious movers and shakers of the day - men who raised up the Manhattan skyline, co-founded U.S. Steel, formed Nabisco, ran Standard Oil's domestic business, and mined gold, silver, and iron ore to supply an exploding railroad industry. Victorian Summer features estate biographies - each telling the story of a house, an architect, and a predominant owner. Some of these houses are sadly gone or unrecognizably changed--though preserved here in photographs--but many shine on as brightly as ever. Together the biographies weave a portrait of the Gilded Age and its aftermath, with an emphasis on the architecture, but touching on such events as the Civil War, the industrial boom, and the sinking of the Titanic.
Author : National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Connecticut
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 562 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Old Houses of Connecticut written by National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Connecticut and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Christopher Wigren
Publisher : Wesleyan University Press
ISBN 13 : 0819578142
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (195 download)
Download or read book Connecticut Architecture written by Christopher Wigren and published by Wesleyan University Press. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connecticut boasts some of the oldest and most distinctive architecture in New England, from Colonial churches and Modernist houses to refurbished nineteenth-century factories. The state’s history includes landscapes of small farmsteads, country churches, urban streets, tobacco sheds, quiet maritime villages, and town greens, as well as more recent suburbs and corporate headquarters. In his guide to this rich and diverse architectural heritage, Christopher Wigren introduces readers to 100 places across the state. Written for travelers and residents alike, the book features buildings visible from the road. Featuring more than 200 illustrations, the book is organized thematically. Sections include concise entries that treat notable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities, emphasizing the importance of the built environment and its impact on our sense of place. The text highlights key architectural features and trends and relates buildings to the local and regional histories they represent. There are suggestions for further reading and a helpful glossary of architectural terms A project of the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation, the book reflects more than 30 years of fieldwork and research in statewide architectural survey and National Register of Historic Places programs.
Author : Norman Morrison Isham
Publisher : Constable
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Early Connecticut Houses written by Norman Morrison Isham and published by Constable. This book was released on 1900 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Martha Hall Kelly
Publisher : Ballantine Books
ISBN 13 : 1101883065
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)
Download or read book Lilac Girls written by Martha Hall Kelly and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • One million copies sold! Inspired by the life of a real World War II heroine, this remarkable debut novel reveals the power of unsung women to change history in their quest for love, freedom, and second chances. “Extremely moving and memorable . . . This impressive debut should appeal strongly to historical fiction readers and to book clubs that adored Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale and Anthony Doerr’s All the Light We Cannot See.”—Library Journal (starred review) New York socialite Caroline Ferriday has her hands full with her post at the French consulate and a new love on the horizon. But Caroline’s world is forever changed when Hitler’s army invades Poland in September 1939—and then sets its sights on France. An ocean away from Caroline, Kasia Kuzmerick, a Polish teenager, senses her carefree youth disappearing as she is drawn deeper into her role as courier for the underground resistance movement. In a tense atmosphere of watchful eyes and suspecting neighbors, one false move can have dire consequences. For the ambitious young German doctor, Herta Oberheuser, an ad for a government medical position seems her ticket out of a desolate life. Once hired, though, she finds herself trapped in a male-dominated realm of Nazi secrets and power. The lives of these three women are set on a collision course when the unthinkable happens and Kasia is sent to Ravensbrück, the notorious Nazi concentration camp for women. Their stories cross continents—from New York to Paris, Germany, and Poland—as Caroline and Kasia strive to bring justice to those whom history has forgotten. USA Today “New and Noteworthy” Book • LibraryReads Top Ten Pick
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Publisher : Hastings House Book Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Historic Houses and Interiors in Southern Connecticut written by and published by Hastings House Book Publishers. This book was released on 1976 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Tourists Guide to Connecticut written by and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Anastasia Mills Healy
Publisher : Reedy Press LLC
ISBN 13 : 1681063050
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (81 download)
Download or read book Secret Connecticut: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure written by Anastasia Mills Healy and published by Reedy Press LLC. This book was released on 2021-03-15 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that there’s a Connecticut hotel room with a real helicopter inside? Can you guess who inspired the character of Indiana Jones, who was president before George Washington, and who flew before the Wright Brothers? Find the state’s most interesting and offbeat stories in Secret Connecticut: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure. Are you interested in taking a safari or racing a chariot? Had you ever heard that Martin Luther King Jr. spent two summers in Connecticut? Included are more than eighty engaging stories that provide insight into one of America’s oldest states. Inside are tales of pirates, an underground prison, and a possessed doll. Aren’t you curious about the spectacular stained glass church that was unknowingly built in the shape of a fish by a famous architect? From the world’s smallest Native American reservation to professionally coiffed cows and a replica of Marie Antoinette’s palace, you’ll find intrigue around every corner of this small but surprising state. Author Anastasia Mills Healy brings to life the long history of intriguing people, places, and events that will fascinate even life long residents of Connecticut.
Author : Andi Marie Cantele
Publisher : The Countryman Press
ISBN 13 : 1581578156
Total Pages : 546 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (815 download)
Download or read book Explorer's Guide Connecticut (Eighth Edition) written by Andi Marie Cantele and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2012-03-05 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Comprehensive . . .well organized . . . should be carried in every glove compartment of every car that traverses Connecticut highways."—Journal Inquirer, Manchester, Connecticut Welcomed and praised by newspapers across the state, Explorer’s Guide Connecticut gives visitors and residents alike detailed descriptions of attractions and little-known tips about the Nutmeg State. Veteran travel writers Barnett Laschever and Andi Marie Cantele again bring you authoritative advice on what to see, where to eat, and where to stay in the new edition of this trusted guide. Covering the state from the mountains in the north to the long and varied coastline in the south, from cities to backroads, this revised and expanded edition features extensive descriptions and detailed maps to guide readers effortlessly along many pleasant journeys for individual travelers and families. Historic and exciting Mystic Seaport, the rich collections of the Yale University museums, beach and skiing trips, and the many state forests and parks of Connecticut are just a handful of the attractions covered. Regional and downtown maps feature helpful icons and indicate places that are wheelchair-accessible, pet- and family-friendly, and of other special value. Features include: an alphabetical "What's Where" subject guide to aid in trip plan; regional and downtown maps; handy icons that point out family-friendly attractions, wheelchair access, special value, and lodgings that accept pets.
Author : Andi Marie Cantele
Publisher : The Countryman Press
ISBN 13 : 0881509590
Total Pages : 546 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (815 download)
Download or read book Explorer's Guides Connecticut 8th Edition written by Andi Marie Cantele and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2012-02-28 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Comprehensive . . .well organized . . . should be carried in every glove compartment of every car that traverses Connecticut highways."—Journal Inquirer, Manchester, Connecticut Welcomed and praised by newspapers across the state, Explorer’s Guide Connecticut gives visitors and residents alike detailed descriptions of attractions and little-known tips about the Nutmeg State. Veteran travel writers Barnett Laschever and Andi Marie Cantele again bring you authoritative advice on what to see, where to eat, and where to stay in the new edition of this trusted guide. Covering the state from the mountains in the north to the long and varied coastline in the south, from cities to backroads, this revised and expanded edition features extensive descriptions and detailed maps to guide readers effortlessly along many pleasant journeys for individual travelers and families. Historic and exciting Mystic Seaport, the rich collections of the Yale University museums, beach and skiing trips, and the many state forests and parks of Connecticut are just a handful of the attractions covered. Regional and downtown maps feature helpful icons and indicate places that are wheelchair-accessible, pet- and family-friendly, and of other special value. Features include: an alphabetical "What's Where" subject guide to aid in trip plan; regional and downtown maps; handy icons that point out family-friendly attractions, wheelchair access, special value, and lodgings that accept pets.
Author : Charles Albert Wight
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (45 download)
Download or read book Some Old Time Meeting Houses of the Connecticut Valley written by Charles Albert Wight and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Edwin Whitefield
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)
Download or read book The Homes of Our Forefathers written by Edwin Whitefield and published by . This book was released on 1880 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John Frederick Kelly
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Connecticut's Old Houses written by John Frederick Kelly and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : HowExpert
Publisher : HowExpert
ISBN 13 : 1648918662
Total Pages : 155 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (489 download)
Download or read book HowExpert Guide to Mystic, Connecticut written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want tips on where to eat, play, stay, and explore in Mystic, Connecticut, then check out HowExpert Guide to Mystic, Connecticut. The small coastal town of Mystic, Connecticut, is the quintessential New England village. From a multitude of shops and boutiques to world-famous restaurants like Mystic Pizza, Mystic has more to offer than you may think. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn about the best places to eat, shop, and explore. So whether you’re looking for tourist-centric activities or secret spots that only the locals know about, this guide, HowExpert Guide to Mystic, Connecticut, is just what you need to get to know this beautiful seaside town. From the history and settlement of Mystic to modern-day outdoor activities and nightlife, you will be able to plan your trip to Mystic to a tee after reading this guide. A detailed guide to hotels and inns in the area will ensure you find a comfortable place to stay during your trip. Once you arrive, then you can start the adventure! There are a thousand different ways you could choose to spend your time here. Learn tips from a lifelong local as you journey through this little town with a lot of character and so much to do, see, and explore. In HowExpert Guide to Mystic, Connecticut, you, too, will feel like a local after reading all about yearly festivals, the best places to eat, and more. Check out HowExpert Guide to Mystic, Connecticut to learn tips on where to eat, play, stay, and explore in Mystic, Connecticut. About the Author Courtney Garrett is a lifelong local of Mystic, Connecticut. She lives there with her family and her Havanese dog, Ella. She has a passion for the written word and works as a full-time freelance writer and editor. She is currently working on a novel in her free time, and she also enjoys horseback riding and swimming. Her favorite place to be is reading and relaxing at the beach, or really anywhere near the ocean. HowExpert publishes how to guides by everyday experts.
