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Book Synopsis The Crocker House Museum by : Kimberly Ann Parr
Download or read book The Crocker House Museum written by Kimberly Ann Parr and published by . This book was released on 2018-10-05 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Crocker House Museum: A History of the First Mayoral Home of Mount ClemensThe Crocker House Museum housed the first two mayors of Mount Clemens. Joshua Dickinson built this lovely Italianate home in 1869; ten years before he was elected as the first mayor of Mount Clemens. He moved into the home with his only surviving child, Katherine, and her new husband, George Crocker. Here they raised a family and went through struggles that were common during their time. After losing the town's first mayor to consumption, just one month after taking office, the townsfolk elected his son-in-law, George Crocker, to take his place.This book tells a story of struggle, heart-ache, and achievement of our first town fathers and ladies and reviews how this home was preserved by the Macomb County Historical Society.
Book Synopsis Directory of Historic House Museums in the United States by : Patricia Chambers Walker
Download or read book Directory of Historic House Museums in the United States written by Patricia Chambers Walker and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2000 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive guide to America's historic house museums, this directory moves beyond merely listing institutions to providing information about interpretive themes, historical and architectural significance, collections, and cultural and social importance, along with programming events and facility information. Useful cross-reference guides provide quick and easy ways of locating information on almost 2500 museums. A multi-functional reference for museum professionals, local historians, historic preservationists or anyone interested in America's historic house museums.
Book Synopsis Richard Diebenkorn by : Scott A. Shields
Download or read book Richard Diebenkorn written by Scott A. Shields and published by Pomegranate Communications. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Audiences today generally know Richard Diebenkorn's career in terms of three major evolutions: the Sausalito, Albuquerque, Urbana, and "early Berkeley" periods of Abstract Expressionism (1947-1955); the Berkeley figurative/representational period (1955-1966); and the Ocean Park (1967-1988) and Healdsburg (1988-1992) series of abstractions. Yet Diebenkorn's earliest paintings and drawings remain little known. This catalogue focuses on Diebenkorn's evolution to maturity. It features nearly two hundred paintings and drawings, many from the archives of the Richard Diebenkorn Foundation, that precede his shift to figuration. These early pieces evolved rapidly from representational landscape scenes and portraits of military colleagues, to semiabstract and Surrealist-inspired depictions of topography and the human form, to the artist's mature Abstract Expressionist paintings. Many of these pieces will be unfamiliar to the public, yet they offer a fuller picture of Diebenkorn's precocious achievements and set the stage for what was yet to come.
Book Synopsis Macomb County Historical Society's Crocker House by : Dorothy M. Magee
Download or read book Macomb County Historical Society's Crocker House written by Dorothy M. Magee and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author :American Association for State and Local History Publisher :Rowman Altamira ISBN 13 :9780759100022 Total Pages :1366 pages Book Rating :4.1/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Directory of Historical Organizations in the United States and Canada by : American Association for State and Local History
Download or read book Directory of Historical Organizations in the United States and Canada written by American Association for State and Local History and published by Rowman Altamira. This book was released on 2002 with total page 1366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This multi-functional reference is a useful tool to find information about history-related organizations and programs and to contact those working in history across the country.
Book Synopsis Midtown Sacramento by : William Burg
Download or read book Midtown Sacramento written by William Burg and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though once scheduled for demolition, Midtown Sacramento battled back to become the city's geographic and cultural center--a beacon for offbeat artists, progressive thinkers and independent spirits. This eclectic neighborhood made history through social progress and artistic innovation. Through the hippie counterculture of the 1960s, the irreverent power of punk rock in the 1970s and '80s and the social and political consciousness of Generation X in the 1990s and beyond, Midtown always led the way. Now Sacramento historian and Midtown resident William Burg tells the story of the diverse generations of Sacramentans who shaped this trailblazing neighborhood.
Book Synopsis A Visitor's Guide to Colonial & Revolutionary New England: Interesting Sites to Visit, Lodging, Dining, Things to Do (Second Edition) by : Robert Foulke
Download or read book A Visitor's Guide to Colonial & Revolutionary New England: Interesting Sites to Visit, Lodging, Dining, Things to Do (Second Edition) written by Robert Foulke and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2012-06-04 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A totally updated and revised second edition of their historically insightful survey of Revolutionary New England. In a totally updated and revised second edition of their historically insightful survey of Revolutionary New England, Patricia and Robert Foulke have scrupulously retraced their tracks to offer even more anecdotes, legends, and quotes on the countless battlefields and reenactments, historic homes and buildings, and living-history museums that help give this region its almost mythic appeal. Also brought up to date are recommendations for places to stay and eat and a calendar of events, from the reenactment of the Battle of the Old North Bridge in Concord, MA, to a Thanksgiving feast at Plimouth Plantation. There’s early American history in New England at virtually every turn, and the Foulkes are your guides to it all.
Book Synopsis Manufacturing the Modern Patron in Victorian California by : John Ott
Download or read book Manufacturing the Modern Patron in Victorian California written by John Ott and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-05 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the example of Central Pacific Railroad executives, Manufacturing the Modern Patron in Victorian California redirects attention from the usual art historical protagonists - artistic producers - and rewrites narratives of American art from the unfamiliar vantage of patrons and collectors. Neither denouncing, nor lionizing, nor dismissing its subjects, it demonstrates the benefits of taking art consumers seriously as active contributors to the cultural meanings of artwork. It explores the critical role of art patronage in the articulation of a new and distinctly modern elite class identity for newly ascendant corporate executives and financiers. These economic elites also sought to legitimate trends in industrial capitalism, such as mechanization, incorporation, and proletarianization, through their consumption of a diverse array of elite culture, including regional landscapes, panoramic and stop-motion photography, history paintings of the California Gold Rush, the architecture of Stanford University, and the design of domestic galleries. This book addresses not only readers in the art history and visual and material cultures of the United States, but also scholars of patronage studies, American Studies, and the sociology of culture. It tells a story still relevant to this new Gilded Age of the early 21st century, in which wealthy collectors dramatically shape contemporary art markets and institutions.
Download or read book At Home written by Beth Luey and published by UMass + ORM. This book was released on 2019-08-30 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its abundant history of prominent families, Massachusetts boasts some of the most historically rich residences in the country. In the eastern half of the Commonwealth, these include Presidents John and John Quincy Adams's home in Quincy, Bronson and Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House in Concord, the Charles Bulfinch—designed Harrison Gray Otis House in Boston, and Edward Gorey's Elephant House in Yarmouth Port. In At Home: Historic Houses of Eastern Massachusetts, Beth Luey uses architectural and genealogical texts, wills, correspondences, and diaries to craft delightful narratives of these notable abodes and the people who variously built, acquired, or renovated them. Filled with vivid details and fresh perspectives that will surprise even the most knowledgeable aficionados, each chapter is short enough to serve as an introduction for a visit to its house. All the homes are open to the public.
Book Synopsis Air Bridge by : United States. Air Force Reserve. Air Refueling Wing, 927th
Download or read book Air Bridge written by United States. Air Force Reserve. Air Refueling Wing, 927th and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author :Federal Writers Project of the Works Progress Administration Publisher :Univ of California Press ISBN 13 :0520954645 Total Pages :828 pages Book Rating :4.5/5 (29 download)
Book Synopsis California in the 1930s by : Federal Writers Project of the Works Progress Administration
Download or read book California in the 1930s written by Federal Writers Project of the Works Progress Administration and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2013-04-23 with total page 828 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alive with the exuberance, contradictions, and variety of the Golden State, this Depression-era guide to California is more than 700 pages of information that is, as David Kipen writes in his spirited introduction, "anecdotal, opinionated, and altogether habit-forming." Describing the history, culture, and roadside attractions of the 1930s, the WPA Guide to California features some of the very best anonymous literature of its era, with writing by luminaries such as San Francisco poet Kenneth Rexroth, composer-writer- hobo Harry Partch, and authors Tillie Olsen and Kenneth Patchen.
Book Synopsis A Guide to California's Historic Sites & Museums by : Deborah Dinzes
Download or read book A Guide to California's Historic Sites & Museums written by Deborah Dinzes and published by American Traveler Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No matter where you are in California, there's a lot to see and do. This book offers insight into the popular (and some of the hidden) museums, tours and attractions. Brilliant photographs, well written, and a great map make this the perfect travel guide.
Book Synopsis Directory of Museums by : Kenneth Hudson
Download or read book Directory of Museums written by Kenneth Hudson and published by Springer. This book was released on 1975-06-18 with total page 864 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Legendary Locals of Mount Clemens, Michigan by : Deborah J. Larsen
Download or read book Legendary Locals of Mount Clemens, Michigan written by Deborah J. Larsen and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Judge Christian Clemens founded Mount Clemens in 1818 and established it as the seat of justice for Macomb County when Michigan was yet a territory. While the town prospered on the strength of its strategic location on the Clinton River and proximity to Lake St. Clair, it was the mineral water beneath the citizens' feet that would propel Mount Clemens to national prominence as a health resort. As it grew, the "Bath City of America" attracted the likes of stage actress Sadie Hasson, the Nelson family of circus performers, and baseball all-star Vic Wertz. Numerous visitors who came seeking a cure--or to find work in the hospitality industry--stayed to call Mount Clemens home, adding their own peculiar brand of warp and weft to the town's rich historical tapestry.
Book Synopsis Faded and Threadbare Historic Textiles and their Role in Houses Open to the Public by : Margaret Ponsonby
Download or read book Faded and Threadbare Historic Textiles and their Role in Houses Open to the Public written by Margaret Ponsonby and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many historic houses that open to the public in England and Wales - particularly those owned by the National Trust - preserve their contents rather than restore them to a particular period. The former owners of these houses often retained objects from various periods and this layering of history produces interiors that look aged and patinated. Although the reason for this preservation and lack of fashionable renewable can be attributed to declining economic fortunes in the twentieth century, there are many examples of families practising this method of homemaking over a much longer period. Taking National Trust properties as its central focus, this book examines three interlocking themes to examine the role of historic textiles. Firstly it looks at houses with preserved contents together with the reasons for individual families choosing this lifestyle; secondly the role of the National Trust as both guardian and interpreter of these houses and their collections; and finally, and most importantly, the influence of textiles to contribute to the appearance of interiors, and their physical attributes that carry historical resonances of the past. The importance of preserved textiles in establishing the visual character of historic houses is a neglected area and therefore the prominence given to textiles in this project constitutes an original contribution to the study of these houses. Drawing upon a range of primary sources, including literature produced by the National Trust for their sites, and documentary sources for the families and their houses (such as diaries, letters and household accounts), the study takes a broad approach that will be of interest to all those with an interest in material culture, heritage, collecting studies and cultural history.
Download or read book Antiques written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Pelican Guide to Sacramento and the Gold Country by : Faren Maree Bachelis
Download or read book Pelican Guide to Sacramento and the Gold Country written by Faren Maree Bachelis and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 1987-01-01 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What a fabulous idea! This very rich part of our country has so much to offer visitors. This guide will really make their journey so much more interesting." -Joan Lunden, former Good Morning America co-host and Sacramento native "Useful and comprehensive . . . a good reference for any visitor or resident." -Phil Isenberg, former mayor of Sacramento "This excellent guide succeeds admirably . . . a wealth of information." -James E. Henley, executive director, Sacramento History Center and Museum and History Division Rich in history and nineteenth-century charm, the California capital and the surrounding Sacramento Valley offer adventures for every traveler's taste. This guidebook covers virtually every aspect of this fascinating area, including Old Sacramento, highlights of the Gold Country, and Sacramento Valley, as well as a comprehensive restaurant and hotel listing. For an unforgettable vacation in and around Sacramento, take along the Pelican Guide to Sacramento and the Gold Country.
