The Georgetown Waterfront Of Washington Dc 1880 1920
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The Georgetown Waterfront Of Washington Dc 1880 1920
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Author : Kathy S. Smith
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989-01-01
The Georgetown Waterfront Of Washington Dc 1880 1920 written by Kathy S. Smith and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989-01-01 with categories.
Port Town To Urban Neighborhood
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Author : Kathryn Schneider Smith
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
Port Town To Urban Neighborhood written by Kathryn Schneider Smith and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Georgetown (Washington, D.C.) categories.
The Visual Arts In Washington D C
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Author : Brett L. Abrams
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2022-05-05
The Visual Arts In Washington D C written by Brett L. Abrams and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-05 with Art categories.
The first comprehensive book about the Washington, D.C., art world, this study features humorous and unique stories about the artists and art districts of one of the U.S.'s most visited cities. The city's many firsts include are the first modern art museum, the first African-American gallery, and the first art fair. Important in the feminist art movement, it hosted the opening of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Chapters are arranged by decade beginning with 1900, and highlight trends in portraits and landscapes, galleries and museums, nonprofits, cooperatives, art fairs, family stories and the Artomatic experience.
Hidden Alleyways Of Washington Dc
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Author : Kim Prothro Williams
language : en
Publisher: Georgetown University Press
Release Date : 2023-11-01
Hidden Alleyways Of Washington Dc written by Kim Prothro Williams and has been published by Georgetown University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-01 with History categories.
The remarkable architectural and social history of DC’s multifaceted alleyways Alleyways in Washington, DC, have always been a fundamental part of the city’s life and economy. Deliberately hidden from public view by the capital’s early planners, DC’s alleys were created to provide access to stables, carriage houses, and other utility buildings. But as the city grew and property values rose, the nature of some alleys and their buildings changed, resulting in a parallel world of residential , manufacturing, and artistic spaces. Kim Prothro Williams reveals this world in a fascinating and richly illustrated history. In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the city’s inhabited alleys were often unsanitary spaces that were home to its poorest residents. These conditions spurred Progressive Era campaigns to demolish alley dwellings, which in turn led to the displacement of minority and disadvantaged communities. Today, many remaining alleyways, with their intimately scaled buildings, have been transformed into vibrant commercial and residential spaces. Yet this new wave of development raises questions about how spaces that were once reserved for the city’s poorest residents now cater to the wealthy. This book is a must-have for anyone with an interest in Washington, social history, architecture, or historical preservation.
Empire Of Mud
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Author : J. D. Dickey
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2014-09-02
Empire Of Mud written by J. D. Dickey and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-02 with History categories.
Washington, DC, gleams with stately columns and neoclassical temples, a pulsing hub of political power and prowess. But for decades it was one of the worst excuses for a capital city the world had ever seen. Before America became a world power in the twentieth century, Washington City was an eyesore at best and a disgrace at worst. Unfilled swamps, filthy canals, and rutted horse trails littered its landscape. Political bosses hired hooligans and thugs to conduct the nation's affairs. Legendary madams entertained clients from all stations of society and politicians of every party. The police served and protected with the aid of bribes and protection money. Beneath pestilential air, the city’s muddy roads led to a stumpy, half-finished obelisk to Washington here, a domeless Capitol Building there. Lining the streets stood boarding houses, tanneries, and slums. Deadly horse races gouged dusty streets, and opposing factions of volunteer firefighters battled one another like violent gangs rather than life-saving heroes. The city’s turbulent history set a precedent for the dishonesty, corruption, and mismanagement that have led generations to look suspiciously on the various sin--both real and imagined--of Washington politicians. Empire of Mud unearths and untangles the roots of our capital’s story and explores how the city was tainted from the outset, nearly stifled from becoming the proud citadel of the republic that George Washington and Pierre L'Enfant envisioned more than two centuries ago.
On This Spot
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Author : Douglas E. Evelyn
language : en
Publisher: Capital Books
Release Date : 2008
On This Spot written by Douglas E. Evelyn and has been published by Capital Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with History categories.
A celebration of Washington, DC, its history, people, and neighborhoods -- through fascinating archival photos and lively accounts
Capital Sporting Grounds
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Author : Brett L. Abrams
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2009-01-22
Capital Sporting Grounds written by Brett L. Abrams and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-22 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Politics is nothing new to Washington, D.C., even in the arena marked with base paths and outfield grass. The stadium for the expansion Washington Nationals baseball team cost over $600 million and while opponents decried the waste of taxpayer money, supporters promised the stadium would stimulate economic development. Land swaps, closed-door deals, and valuable parking-lot strategies were as complex as any game plan employed on the diamond. The district's past stadiums, tracks and Olympics facilities are archived and described in this history, along with their political backdrops. The book features numerous drawings and photographs.
Historic Capital
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Author : Cameron Logan
language : en
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
Release Date : 2017-12-19
Historic Capital written by Cameron Logan and has been published by U of Minnesota Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-19 with Architecture categories.
Washington, D.C. has long been known as a frustrating and sometimes confusing city for its residents to call home. The monumental core of federal office buildings, museums, and the National Mall dominates the city’s surrounding neighborhoods and urban fabric. For much of the postwar era, Washingtonians battled to make the city their own, fighting the federal government over the basic question of home rule, the right of the city’s residents to govern their local affairs. In Historic Capital, urban historian Cameron Logan examines how the historic preservation movement played an integral role in Washingtonians’ claiming the city as their own. Going back to the earliest days of the local historic preservation movement in the 1920s, Logan shows how Washington, D.C.’s historic buildings and neighborhoods have been a site of contestation between local interests and the expansion of the federal government’s footprint. He carefully analyzes the long history of fights over the right to name and define historic districts in Georgetown, Dupont Circle, and Capitol Hill and documents a series of high-profile conflicts surrounding the fate of Lafayette Square, Rhodes Tavern, and Capitol Park, SW before discussing D.C. today. Diving deep into the racial fault lines of D.C., Historic Capital also explores how the historic preservation movement affected poor and African American residents in Anacostia and the U Street and Shaw neighborhoods and changed the social and cultural fabric of the nation’s capital. Broadening his inquiry to the United States as a whole, Logan ultimately makes the provocative and compelling case that historic preservation has had as great an impact on the physical fabric of U.S. cities as any other private or public sector initiative in the twentieth century.
Washington At Home
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Author : Kathryn S. Smith
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010-05-31
Washington At Home written by Kathryn S. Smith and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-31 with Architecture categories.
Washington, D.C., conjures images of marble monuments, national memorials, and world-class museums. To many, the world beyond the National Mall is invisible. Yet within an area of only 68 square miles lies a residential city of diversity, beauty, and charm. In the long-awaited update of her 1988 classic Washington at Home, Kathryn Schneider Smith and a team of historians, journalists, folklorists, museum professionals, and others who know the city intimately offer a fresh look at the social history of this intriguing city through the prism of 26 diverse neighborhoods. Lavishly illustrated with engaging historical photographs and maps, Washington at Home introduces readers to the famous residents, colorful characters, distinct flavors, and important events that helped shape the city beyond the federal façade. This second edition adds six new neighborhoods from all parts of the city. Extensive notes make the book invaluable for those doing their own research as well as the more casual reader. Journalists, historians, politicians, residents, real estate agents, and students regularly consult Washington at Home as the standard resource on the social history of Washington, D.C. This expanded and updated edition will appeal to residents, both new and old, as well as to visitors eager to deepen their experience in the nation’s capital.
Washington History
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
Washington History written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Washington (D.C.) categories.