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Author : Caroline Loughlin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Forest Park written by Caroline Loughlin and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forest Park is a large park that St. Louis residents have used for over a century.
Author : Gregory C. Randall
Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780801877520
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (775 download)
Download or read book America's Original GI Town written by Gregory C. Randall and published by Johns Hopkins University Press. This book was released on 2003-11-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the close of World War II, Americans became increasingly concerned about the problem of housing for returning veterans, relocated defense workers, and their families. Designs such as the garden city that dated from the turn of the twentieth century or earlier were prominent once again, as planners saw a renewed need for ready-made communities. One such community—among the first and, perhaps, most representative—was Park Forest, Illinois, a privately built and publicly managed town twenty-six miles south of Chicago. In this book, Gregory Randall presents the history of the planning, design, construction, and growth of Park Forest. He shows how planners—who dubbed the new community a "GI town"—drew on lessons learned from English garden cities and New Deal greenbelt towns to cope with America's emerging peacetime housing crisis. He also shows how this new town changed community planning throughout the United States, including its effects on community development up to the present.
Author : Jerry Shnay
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738519500
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (195 download)
Download or read book Park Forest written by Jerry Shnay and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Less than 60 years ago, Park Forest, Illinois, began as a vision of this country's post-World War II future. Located some 40 miles south of Chicago's Loop, Park Forest was the first privately financed, completely planned community ever built in the United States. It was hailed as a "G.I. Town"-a place where veterans could find affordable housing and put down roots. From the date Park Forest was incorporated as a Village in 1949, the community has created a distinguished history for itself, and to this day many of the original residents still take an active part in Village life. Park Forest: Dreams and Challenges brings to life the accomplishments of this inspiring community, which possesses two All-America City awards for its volunteer efforts in building for the future. Featured in the book are historic images of the first regional shopping center built in the nation after the War and the largest publicly-owned swimming complex in the state. Park Forest is also home to both the highly rated Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra and the Illinois Theatre Center, a nationally known repertory company.
Author : William H. Whyte
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN 13 : 0812209265
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (122 download)
Download or read book The Organization Man written by William H. Whyte and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2013-05-31 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Regarded as one of the most important sociological and business commentaries of modern times, The Organization Man developed the first thorough description of the impact of mass organization on American society. During the height of the Eisenhower administration, corporations appeared to provide a blissful answer to postwar life with the marketing of new technologies—television, affordable cars, space travel, fast food—and lifestyles, such as carefully planned suburban communities centered around the nuclear family. William H. Whyte found this phenomenon alarming. As an editor for Fortune magazine, Whyte was well placed to observe corporate America; it became clear to him that the American belief in the perfectibility of society was shifting from one of individual initiative to one that could be achieved at the expense of the individual. With its clear analysis of contemporary working and living arrangements, The Organization Man rapidly achieved bestseller status. Since the time of the book's original publication, the American workplace has undergone massive changes. In the 1990s, the rule of large corporations seemed less relevant as small entrepreneurs made fortunes from new technologies, in the process bucking old corporate trends. In fact this "new economy" appeared to have doomed Whyte's original analysis as an artifact from a bygone day. But the recent collapse of so many startup businesses, gigantic mergers of international conglomerates, and the reality of economic globalization make The Organization Man all the more essential as background for understanding today's global market. This edition contains a new foreword by noted journalist and author Joseph Nocera. In an afterword Jenny Bell Whyte describes how The Organization Man was written.
Author : Carolyn Mueller
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781681062211
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (622 download)
Download or read book Forest Park written by Carolyn Mueller and published by . This book was released on 2020-04 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Christine Terrell
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738554327
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (543 download)
Download or read book Forest Park written by Christine Terrell and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forest Park, originally named Quick Station, was founded in 1846 as a refueling stop for the Macon and Western Railroad. It would later be known as Stump Town because of the stumps left behind when trees were cut to provide fuel for the passenger and freight trains traveling to and from Atlanta. This book provides glimpses of the individuals who created the foundation for Forest Park, what their contributions were to the city, when they resided in the city, and where they lived, worked, and played. It also explores the history of Forest Park's churches, schools, businesses, and transportation, in order to provide a more thorough understanding of how the city came to be. From humble beginnings as a railroad town, Forest Park was built by individuals who stood strong in the face of adversity and became the pillars of the community for the past 100 years.
Author : Marcy Cottrell Houle
Publisher : Oregon State University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780870715884
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (158 download)
Download or read book One City's Wilderness written by Marcy Cottrell Houle and published by Oregon State University Press. This book was released on 2010-10-31 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Portland's Forest Park is one of the largest urban parks in the world and the only city wilderness park in the United States. The park is home to hundreds of native plants and animals and offers more than eighty miles of trails-all within minutes of downtown Portland. This updated and expanded edition of One City's Wilderness provides directions to twenty-nine hikes of varying length, difficulty, and scenery, covering every trail within the 5,100-acre park. Marcy Houle shares the history of Forest Park, introduces the people who fought to preserve it, and explores the role stewards play today. She encourages people of all ages to take an "All Trails Challenge"-learning about the unique nature of the park by exploring every trail. Includes Full color trail maps for 29 hikes Fold-out color map of the entire park and its watersheds More than 80 color photographs of native plants and birds Park history, geology, watersheds, vegetation, and wildlife
Author : Sally J. Altman
Publisher : St. Louis Post-Dispatch Books
ISBN 13 : 9780979605413
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (54 download)
Download or read book Forest Park written by Sally J. Altman and published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch Books. This book was released on 2007-11 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Robert Wood
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 1594854149
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (948 download)
Download or read book Olympic Mountains Trail Guide, 3rd Edition written by Robert Wood and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2000-05-31 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Completely redesigned for easier use * Includes five new hikes, more photos, and expanded route descriptions * "The best book for trail descriptions in the Olympics." - The San Francisco Chronicle With its moss-draped rain forests, alpine meadows brimming with wildflowers, and snow-capped mountains, the Olympic Peninsula is a hiker's paradise. Explore the Cat Creek Way Trail, a high-country route to a view of Oyster Lake, or trek along the Appleton Pass Trail where you might spy a fat marmot perched on one of the boulders along the path. This new edition of a tried-and-true classic to hiking the Olympic Peninsula contains all the facts for both day hikes and overnight backpack trips. You'll find information on 177 hikes in the Olympic Mountains and extensive material on history, geology, native plants, and wildlife. Also find in this hiking guidebook numbered hikes for quick reference; detailed information blocks for each trail; and weather information for each section of the Olympic Mountains.
Author : Traci Bliss
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467145041
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (671 download)
Download or read book Big Basin Redwood Forest: California's Oldest State Park written by Traci Bliss and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The epic saga of Big Basin began in the late 1800s, when the surrounding communities saw their once "inexhaustible" redwood forests vanishing. Expanding railways demanded timber as they crisscrossed the nation, but the more redwoods that fell to the woodman's axe, the greater the effects on the local climate. California's groundbreaking environmental movement attracted individuals from every walk of life. From the adopted son of a robber baron to a bohemian woman winemaker to a Jesuit priest, resilient campaigners produced an unparalleled model of citizen action. Join author Traci Bliss as she reveals the untold story of a herculean effort to preserve the ancient redwoods for future generations.
Author : Kenneth J. Knack
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738583266
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (832 download)
Download or read book Forest Park written by Kenneth J. Knack and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beer, biers, and more beer . . . the name Forest Park will usually evoke images of taverns or cemeteries. While both have played an important role in the prosperity and growth of the community, there is so much more to this community once known as Harlem. Originally the site of a Potawatomi Indian village and burial ground, the town has also been home to an amusement park, a torpedo factory, a golf course, a racetrack, and a baseball stadium. The blue-collar sibling to neighbors Oak Park and River Forest has weathered many changes. Prohibition during the 1920s saw the closure of 39 taverns. The building of the Congress Expressway in the 1950s forced the relocation of over 3,500 graves, dozens of homes and businesses, destroyed landmarks, and severed the town. Through it all, Forest Park has persevered, though much of its past has disappeared.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (555 download)
Download or read book Park Forest South New Community written by and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on General Oversight and Alaska Lands
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (129 download)
Download or read book Inclusion of Alaska lands in national park, forest, wildlife refuge, and wild and scenic rivers systems written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on General Oversight and Alaska Lands and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on General Oversight and Alaska Lands
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Inclusion of Alaska Lands in National Park, Forest, Wildlife Refuge, and Wild and Scenic Rivers System written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on General Oversight and Alaska Lands and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Chris Niskanen
Publisher : Minnesota Historical Society
ISBN 13 : 9780873517713
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (177 download)
Download or read book Prairie, Lake, Forest written by Chris Niskanen and published by Minnesota Historical Society. This book was released on 2010 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Waterfalls and underground caverns, lady's slippers and dwarf trout lilies, cross-country skiing and fishing adventures--alluring photographs and captivating stories survey these and other delights of Minnesota's popular state parks.
Author : Janet Kusterer
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1625845944
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (258 download)
Download or read book The Enchanted Forest written by Janet Kusterer and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013-08-13 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of the Enchanted Forest is one of magical beginnings. When it first opened in 1955, Ellicott City's storybook land became the first children's theme park on the East Coast. Young visitors could climb aboard rides like the Little Toot tugboat, Mother Goose and Ali Baba or encounter animals like peacocks and burros. Upon its closing in 1989, Marylanders who cherished memories of the Enchanted Forest were deeply disappointed. However, many of the park's beloved figures were moved to nearby Clark's Elioak Farm, where they were restored and displayed to the delight of new generations. Even today, the farm is a popular destination that evokes the whimsical spirit of the iconic park. Local author Janet Kusterer and Martha Anne Clark of Elioak Farm trace the park's history through vintage images and interviews with the Harrison family, former employees and visitors. Join Kusterer and Clark to rediscover the magic of the Enchanted Forest.
Author : Linda Sue Park
Publisher : Turtleback Books
ISBN 13 : 9780606396073
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (96 download)
Download or read book Forest of Wonders written by Linda Sue Park and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 2017-02-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Newbery Medal winning author Linda Sue Park comes a captivating fantasy-adventure about a boy, a bat, and an amazing transformation. Raffa Santana has always loved the mysterious Forest of Wonders. For a gifted young apothecary like him, every l
