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Author : Houston City Planning Commission
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 14 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (316 download)
Download or read book The Major Street Plan for Houston and Vicinity, 1942 written by Houston City Planning Commission and published by . This book was released on 1942 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : A.J. Mistretta
Publisher : Reedy Press LLC
ISBN 13 : 1681060124
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (81 download)
Download or read book 100 Things to Do in Houston Before You Die written by A.J. Mistretta and published by Reedy Press LLC. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you think you know what Houston is all about, think again. Long recognized as a business capital, today the Bayou City is a destination for those seeking unique culinary and cultural experiences. Driven by the most diverse population in the nation, Houston offers restaurants, festivals, museums and more that celebrate cultures from around the world. Far more than your typical travel itinerary, 100 Things to Do in Houston Before You Die is a definitive guide to the real H-Town experience, from off-the-beaten path attractions like the Orange Show to eclectic eats on Long Point Road. You'll learn about the people and places that have shaped Houston through the decades and create your own experience in the nation's fourth-largest city. Whether you're visiting Houston for the first time, are a new resident or simply want to reengage with the city, this is the book you need for the journey.
Author : Houston City Planning Commission
Publisher : Palala Press
ISBN 13 : 9781355179368
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (793 download)
Download or read book The Major Street Plan for Houston and Vicinity, 1942 written by Houston City Planning Commission and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2016-05-02 with total page 36 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Houston Geological Society
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 69 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (732 download)
Download or read book Geology of Houston & Vicinity written by Houston Geological Society and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Stephen L. Klineberg
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Houston Area Survey (1982-2005) written by Stephen L. Klineberg and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Laura Nathan-Garner
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0762758376
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (627 download)
Download or read book Insiders' Guide® to Houston written by Laura Nathan-Garner and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009-11-10 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than twenty years, the Insiders' Guide® series has been the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information—from true insiders whose personal, practical perspective gives you everything you need to know. “Everything is bigger in Texas,” it’s said, and Houston is no exception. Spanning more than 600 square miles (with the suburbs adding another 9,000-plus), America’s fastest-growing city is a center of international trade, oil, aerospace, and education—and unparalleled cultural, shopping, and dining opportunities. This authoritative guide will show you how to navigate this fabulous city. So whether you are a longtime Houstonian, a new resident, or just passing through, prepare to meet with a whole host of treasures and quirks just waiting to be discovered. Inside You’ll Find: • Countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from the best shopping to the lowdown on real estate • The inside scoop on popular attractions such as NASA’s Space Center Houston and the San Jacinto Monument, and on events from the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo to the International Festival and the Park-to-Park Run • Comprehensive listings of restaurants, accommodations, and recreational opportunities • Sections dedicated to children, education, and health care
Author : Charles Dain Becker
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439658455
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)
Download or read book Houston's River Oaks written by Charles Dain Becker and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2016-11-07 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: River Oaks is a name that has rung out in Houston, Texas, since its founding in 1923. The neighborhood's uncertain geographical boundaries may be a point of controversy, but the impact River Oaks has had on the city is indisputable. River Oaks has been home to astronauts who have contributed to American space exploration; lawyers who are involved in the interworking of the United States' legal system; oil tycoons who have helped Houston grow; and doctors who are responsible for inventing lifesaving medical procedures. The neighborhood is also home to one of the country's most exclusive country clubs, and River Oaks has been served by some of the same schools, churches, stores, and restaurants since its founding. This book explores how River Oaks not only celebrates, grieves, and lives life day-to-day, but also how it changes the world.
Author : Stephen L. Klineberg
Publisher : Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1501177915
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (11 download)
Download or read book Prophetic City written by Stephen L. Klineberg and published by Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 2020-06-02 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sociologist Stephen Klineberg presents fascinating and groundbreaking research that shows how the city of Houston has emerged as a microcosm for America’s future—based on an unprecedented thirty-eight-year study of its changing economic, demographic, and cultural landscapes. Houston, Texas, long thought of as a traditionally blue-collar black/white southern city, has transformed into one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse metro areas in the nation, surpassing even New York by some measures. With a diversifying economy and large numbers of both highly-skilled technical jobs in engineering and medicine and low-skilled minimum-wage jobs in construction, restaurant work, and personal services, Houston has become a magnet for the new divergent streams of immigration that are transforming America in the 21st century. And thanks to an annual systematic survey conducted over the past thirty-eight years, the ongoing changes in attitudes, beliefs, and life experiences have been measured and studied, creating a compelling data-driven map of the challenges and opportunities that are facing Houston and the rest of the country. In Prophetic City, we’ll meet some of the new Americans, including a family who moved to Houston from Mexico in the early 1980s and is still trying to find work that pays more than poverty wages. There’s a young man born to highly-educated Indian parents in an affluent Houston suburb who grows up to become a doctor in the world’s largest medical complex, as well as a white man who struggles with being prematurely pushed out of the workforce when his company downsizes. This timely and groundbreaking book tracks the progress of an American city like never before. Houston is at the center of the rapid changes that have redefined the nature of American society itself in the new century. Houston is where, for better or worse, we can see the American future emerging.
Author : Martin V. Melosi
Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Pre
ISBN 13 : 0822973243
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (229 download)
Download or read book Energy Metropolis written by Martin V. Melosi and published by University of Pittsburgh Pre. This book was released on 2007-07-01 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Houston's meteoric rise from a bayou trading post to the world's leading oil supplier owes much to its geography, geology, and climate: the large natural port of Galveston Bay, the lush subtropical vegetation, the abundance of natural resources. But the attributes that have made it attractive for industry, energy, and urban development have also made it particularly susceptible to a variety of environmental problems. Energy Metropolis presents a comprehensive history of the development of Houston, examining the factors that have facilitated unprecedented growth-and the environmental cost of that development.The landmark Spindletop strike of 1901 made inexpensive high-grade Texas oil the fuel of choice for ships, industry, and the infant automobile industry. Literally overnight, oil wells sprang up around Houston. In 1914, the opening of the Houston Ship Channel connected the city to the Gulf of Mexico and international trade markets. Oil refineries sprouted up and down the channel, and the petroleum products industry exploded. By the 1920s, Houston also became a leading producer of natural gas, and the economic opportunities and ancillary industries created by the new energy trade led to a population boom. By the end of the twentieth century, Houston had become the fourth largest city in America.Houston's expansion came at a price, however. Air, water, and land pollution reached hazardous levels as legislators turned a blind eye. Frequent flooding of altered waterways, deforestation, hurricanes, the energy demands of an air-conditioned lifestyle, increased automobile traffic, exponential population growth, and an ever-expanding metropolitan area all escalated the need for massive infrastructure improvements. The experts in Energy Metropolis examine the steps Houston has taken to overcome laissez-faire politics, indiscriminate expansion, and infrastructural overload. What emerges is a profound analysis of the environmental consequences of large-scale energy production and unchecked growth.
Author : R.L. Polk & Co
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (399 download)
Download or read book Arrow Street Guide written by R.L. Polk & Co and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : HowExpert
Publisher : HowExpert
ISBN 13 : 164891943X
Total Pages : 157 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (489 download)
Download or read book HowExpert Guide to Houston, Texas written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to learn about, discover places to visit, and find things to do in Houston, Texas, then check out HowExpert Guide to Houston, Texas. Houston is a large metropolitan city - the fourth largest in the country. So there are plenty of important things to know about the city, from the Astros to the Houston Museum of Natural Science’s planetarium. There is something for everyone here and much to explore! The city of Houston has a rich past and a bright future. There are many historical areas that are popular with tourists. Houston also has one of the best areas to be part of some of the fastest-growing and most lucrative industries, including energy, medical facilities, and technology. So whether you are considering moving here or just want to visit for a day or so, this book will be all you need. In this guide, you will learn everything you need to know about Houston, Texas including: - Geography, climate, weather, and layout of Houston - Transportation options and traveling inside and outside “the loop” - Safety tips to be better prepared for your trip - Best places for lodging, going out to eat, shopping, and more - Exploring year-round and free events in the Downtown Houston area and beyond - Top attractions like the Downtown Aquarium, Discovery Green, and Minute Maid Park - Shopping at one of the nation’s biggest malls as well as affordable thrift stores - Visiting the best places to eat in Houston and popular cuisines - Houston’s Museum District, outdoor and nature spots, and beautiful gardens This guide will also include tips and facts that will help you as you navigate “Clutch City” and look for places to shop, eat, and more. There are a good number of hidden gems as well as places to explore that can enhance your visit to Houston and make it a memorable one! Check out HowExpert Guide to Houston, Texas, to learn about, discover places to visit, and find things to do in Houston, Texas. About Author Gisele Phalo is a native Houstonian who loves exploring Houston’s rich history and culture. She is also an activist and volunteer for preserving Freedmen’s Town, Houston’s historic fourth ward, its history, and its community. A humanities major at the University of Houston-Downtown, Gisele has worked for The Bayou Review, the campus literary magazine, as well as iRadio, an online radio broadcast through the University of Houston-Downtown, where she does a weekly broadcast for her show Adulting 101. When she isn’t writing, she is looking up cooking recipes and playing the ukulele. HowExpert publishes how to guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
Author : Rand Mcnally
Publisher : Rand McNally
ISBN 13 : 9780528023781
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (237 download)
Download or read book 2022 Large Scale Road Atlas written by Rand Mcnally and published by Rand McNally. This book was released on 2021-04-19 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Give road-weary eyes a break with this spiral-bound Large Scale edition featuring all the accuracy you've come to expect from Rand McNally, only bigger. This updated atlas contains maps of every U.S. state that are 35% larger than the standard atlas version plus over 350 detailed city inset and national park maps and a comprehensive, unabridged index. Road construction and conditions contact information for every state conveniently located on map pages. Contains mileage chart showing distances between 77 North American cities and national parks with driving times map. Tough spiral binding allows the book to lay open easily. Other Features: Rand McNally presents The National Parks by Decade, a review of park history that begins more than a century ago, with the first wild and wonderful place to achieve park status---Yellowstone. Tourism websites and phone numbers for every U.S. state and Canadian province on map pages. Spiral Binding. Dimensions: 10.375 x 15.375
Author : Joe R. Feagin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780813513218
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (132 download)
Download or read book Free Enterprise City written by Joe R. Feagin and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mission of this book is to attack the idea that Houston is a conservative role model, a city that succeeds due to its boundless devotion to free enterprise. In this mission, Feagin fails more than he succeeds- partially because to get to his substantive argument a reader has to get through a chapter or two of sociological jargon, and another chapter or two of mind-numbing factual detail about every business leader who has ever lived in Houston. This book would have been better had it been about half its size. When he gets to substance, his attack on Houston fails because he shows nothing more than that Houston has problems just like other cities- pollution, congestion, poverty, sprawl. So Houston isn't utopia. So what? Feagin fails because he makes little effort to compare Houston to other cities, except for a stray remark here and there. So he really didn't persuade me that Houston's problems were due to its allegedly small government, or that more socialistic policies would be more successful. Moreover, Feagin is utterly blind to the unintended consequences of government action. For example, he praises Houston for enacting minimum parking requirements and setback regulations, overlooking the possibility that such regulations contribute to the ills that he complains about by forcing pedestrians to walk through seas of parking to get to buildings. He complains that Houston has less public housing than other cities- but how many Cabrini-Greens and similar fiascoes does a city need? He praises Minneapolis as a role model- overlooking the small fact that Minneapolis has lost a fourth of its 1950 population, while Houston keeps growing. One thing Feagin does right: he points out that Houston is hardly a laissez-faire paradise, in that government has consistently subsidized its business elite through spending on roads, port facilities, convention centers, etc.
Author : Erik Slotboom
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 426 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (555 download)
Download or read book Houston Freeways written by Erik Slotboom and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Robert Doyle Bullard
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (1 download)
Download or read book Invisible Houston written by Robert Doyle Bullard and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book sociologist Robert D. Bullard explores the major social, economic, and political factors that helped make Houston the "golden buckle" of the Sunbelt. He then chronicles the rise of Houston's black neighborhoods. Using case studies conducted in Houston's Third Ward, the city's most diverse black neighborhood, he discusses housing patterns, discrimination, law enforcement, and leadership, relating these to the larger issues of institutional racism, poverty, and politics. Book jacket.
Author : YuShan Chan
Publisher : First Books
ISBN 13 : 0912301708
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (123 download)
Download or read book Newcomer's Handbook Neighborhood Guide written by YuShan Chan and published by First Books. This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new book, first in our Newcomer?s Handbook Neighborhood Guide series, focuses on the neighborhoods within Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin, as well as on all the surrounding suburban communities. It provides detailed information about the types of housing and recreational opportunities found in each community, the character of each area, and helpful data on post offices, police departments, hospitals, libraries, schools, public transportation, and community publications and resources. Part of the Newcomer?s Handbook series, called ?invaluable? and ?highly recommended? by Library Journal.
Author : Ray Viator
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1623497728
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (234 download)
Download or read book Houston, Space City USA written by Ray Viator and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2019-02-13 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On July 20, 1969, humanity paused with attention locked to television and radio broadcasts as the astronauts of the Apollo 11 mission dramatically touched down on the dusty face of the moon. The first word from the lunar surface: Houston. Houston, Space City USA is a visual celebration of the city’s historic ties to the US human space program. When President Kennedy declared, “We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard,” he did so from the campus of Rice University. More than half a century later, Houston continues to serve as the nerve center of the American human space program. Author and photographer Ray Viator, a longtime Houstonian, has lovingly captured the spirit of a city’s devotion to space exploration from then to now. Using striking photographs of the full moon as a visual motif of Houston’s connection to spaceflight, Viator also weaves together historic images to show how former cow pastures transformed into mission control. Some connections are obvious—the Houston Astros or the Houston Rockets. Others are hidden in plain sight, like the arm patches on the uniform of every Houston police officer that read, “Space City U.S.A.” Viator’s lens captures this and more. Houston, Space City USA not only marks the important milestone of the first lunar landing, but it also helps readers discover and rediscover a city’s constellation of connections to one of humankind’s greatest achievements. The author's proceeds from the sale of this book will benefit Houston Public Media.
