A History Lover S Guide To Minneapolis

Author : Sherman Wick & Holly Day
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467141932

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History Lover's Guide to Minneapolis, A by Sherman Wick & Holly Day Pdf

Minneapolis began at the Falls of St. Anthony, the sole waterfall on the Mississippi River. The cataract, the great hydrological engine, propelled the city's economic growth and physical expansion, and two distinct municipal identities emerged. A city of seasons, Minneapolis celebrates winter flurries and chills with ice skating and hot chocolate at the annual Holidazzle Festival. In the sultry midsummer heat, the Aquatennial brings swimmers and boating enthusiasts to the Chain of Lakes and the river. Landmarks, too, define the topography-Spoonbridge and Cherry, the Stone Arch and Hennepin Avenue Bridges, the Foshay Tower and the IDS Center. Join local authors Sherman Wick and Holly Day on a trip beyond the typical guidebook as they explore the architecture, parks and historical figures of the Mill City.

Author : Sherman Wick,Holly Day
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439668641

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A History Lover's Guide to Minneapolis by Sherman Wick,Holly Day Pdf

Minneapolis began at the Falls of St. Anthony, the sole waterfall on the Mississippi River. The cataract, the great hydrological engine, propelled the city's economic growth and physical expansion, and two distinct municipal identities emerged. A city of seasons, Minneapolis celebrates winter flurries and chills with ice skating and hot chocolate at the annual Holidazzle Festival. In the sultry midsummer heat, the Aquatennial brings swimmers and boating enthusiasts to the Chain of Lakes and the river. Landmarks, too, define the topography-Spoonbridge and Cherry, the Stone Arch and Hennepin Avenue Bridges, the Foshay Tower and the IDS Center. Join local authors Sherman Wick and Holly Day on a trip beyond the typical guidebook as they explore the architecture, parks and historical figures of the Mill City.

Author : Gretchen M. Garrison
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439670194

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A History Lover's Guide to Lincoln by Gretchen M. Garrison Pdf

A neighborhood-by-neighborhood tour of the Cornhusker State’s capital city by an author who “is a wealth of Nebraska knowledge” (Oh My! Omaha). Dramatic change accompanied Lincoln’s growth from a village of 30 settlers to a city of 300,000. Today, Lincoln retains the residue of its fascinating past for those who know where to look. Tour Lincoln’s storied heritage by charting the arrival of the university, penitentiary, asylum and railroads. Learn how the early churches still anchor the community. Discover the five towns that later merged into Lincoln. Visualize the artwork that best reflects Lincoln—both the person and city. Locate where Lindbergh learned to fly. Revisit the downtown Lincoln scene of what was once the largest bank robbery in the United States. Picture the once thriving Capitol Beach Amusement Park. Explore Nebraska’s capital city in the expert company of Gretchen M. Garrison.

Author : Greg Borzo
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439673980

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A History Lover's Guide to Chicago by Greg Borzo Pdf

Founded next to a great lake and a sluggish river, Chicago grew faster than any city ever has. Splendid department stores created modern retailing, and the skyscraper was invented to handle the needs of booming businesses in an increasingly concentrated downtown. The stockyards fed the world, and railroads turned the city into the nation's transportation hub. A great fire leveled the city, but Chicago rose again. Glorious museums, churches and theaters sprang up. Explore a missile site that became a bird sanctuary and discover how Chicago's first public library came to be located in an abandoned water tank. Follow the steps of business leaders and society dames, anarchists and army generals, and learn whose ashes were surreptitiously sprinkled over Wrigley Field. Combining years of research and countless miles of guided tours, author Greg Borzo pursues Chicago's sweeping historical arc through its fascinating nooks and crannies.

Author : Laura A. Macaluso
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439674857

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A History Lover's Guide to Alexandria and South Fairfax County by Laura A. Macaluso Pdf

History is nurtured and treasured in the City of Alexandria and in neighboring South Fairfax County. A History Lover's Guide to Alexandria & South Fairfax County focuses on this special area along the Potomac River. Travel through history from Old Town to Mason's Neck and witness the practice of preservation as it continues to evolve today. Alexandria cares for the places essential to understanding our shared past, from cobblestone streets to the always active waterfront. Visit the numerous museums and historic houses, many of which are iconic in American history, in Old Town. Learn the stories of Alexandria's African American community, from slavery to freedom. Discover neighborhoods like Del Ray and Seminary Hill. South of the city, travel the George Washington Memorial Parkway and walk in the footsteps of Washington himself. Historian and preservationist Laura Macaluso draws connections between city and county, and between past and present.

Author : James Norton
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-07-17
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780762786275

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Food Lovers' Guide to® the Twin Cities by James Norton Pdf

The ultimate guide to Minneapolis/St. Paul's food scene provides the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate local culinary offerings. Written for residents and visitors alike to find producers and purveyors of tasty local specialties, as well as a rich array of other, indispensable food-related information including: food festivals and culinary events; specialty food shops; farmers' markets and farm stands; trendy restaurants and time-tested iconic landmarks; and recipes using local ingredients and traditions.

Author : Karin Risko
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467135672

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A History Lover's Guide to Detroit by Karin Risko Pdf

Detroit's auto heritage is known worldwide, but this fascinating city's history runs much deeper. Step inside the tiny recording studio where Berry Gordy, a young entrepreneur who faced tremendous prejudice, created a music empire that broke down racial barriers. Tour Art Deco masterpieces so spectacular they're called "cathedrals" to commerce and finance. Walk in the footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to Cobo Hall, where he first delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech. Join Karin Risko for an intimate tour of the city that put the world on wheels and discover an amazing history of innovation, philanthropy, social justice and culture.

Author : Christiane Bird
Publisher : Da Capo Press, Incorporated
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1994-04-20
Category : Music
ISBN : UCSD:31822020172094

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The Jazz And Blues Lover's Guide To The U.s. by Christiane Bird Pdf

This completely updated guide tells readers where to find everything from the current music scene to major jazz/blues landmarks in 26 American cities and the Mississippi Delta. Includes city-by-city listings for clubs, events, radio stations, anecdotes from club owners and performers, and jazz/blues history. Photos.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 778 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Authors, American
ISBN : UCSD:31822037943248

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The Writers Directory by Anonim Pdf

Author : Miranda Herbert Ferrara
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1130 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2004-06
Category : Authors, American
ISBN : 1558625283

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Writers Directory M-Z by Miranda Herbert Ferrara Pdf

This comprehensive resource features up-to-date bibliographical, biographical and contact information for approximately 20,000 living authors worldwide who have at least one English publication. Entries typically include name, pseudonyms, addresses, citizenship, birth date, specialization, career information and a bibliography. Contact information includes e-mail addresses where available.

Author : Stephanie Feldstein
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-06-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781250153265

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The Animal Lover's Guide to Changing the World by Stephanie Feldstein Pdf

"This book belongs on every animal lover's shelf—and it's a particularly great gift for young people who are on fire to save animals but are unsure where to start. Hooray!!" —Sy Montgomery, author of The Good Good Pig and The Soul of an Octopus The Animal Lover's Guide to Changing the World is the inspiring, accessible, and empowering book for everyone who loves animals and wants to live a more animal-friendly life, even if they aren’t ready to join a movement or give up bacon. With more than 7.5 billion people on the planet, wildlife is going extinct at the fastest rate since the dinosaurs. Three to four million dogs and cats are killed in shelters every year; billions of chickens, pigs, and cows are killed for food; and countless animals are killed in research labs or their habitat. The numbers are daunting, but there’s good news too! Even one person truly can make a difference without breaking the bank. With Stephanie Feldstein's straightforward and encouraging guidance, readers will learn how to take action to create a better world for the animals we love. It starts with changes as simple as taking a shorter shower, skipping meat once a week, wearing "this" not "that," and extends all the way to online activism and politics. The animals need us; so let's get on with some world changing!

Author : Amy C. Rea
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Travel
ISBN : 088150727X

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Minnesota by Amy C. Rea Pdf

A classy series with encyclopedic coverage.--National Geographic Explorer

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1933
Category : Music
ISBN : IOWA:31858045471996

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Music Lover's Guide by Anonim Pdf

Author : Patrick Alexander
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-19
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781633536074

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The Booklovers' Guide to Wine by Patrick Alexander Pdf

A delightfully informative guide to two of the world’s most rewarding pleasures—fine wine and great literature—that make for an irresistible pairing. Nothing in the world is more satisfying to the soul than a glass of excellent cabernet sauvignon, pinot grigio, bordeaux, or any number of fine varietals—unless it’s curling up by the fire with a truly exceptional novel, history, or collection of short fiction. Now Patrick Alexander, wine aficionado and author of The Illustrated Proust, combines these unparalleled pleasures in a unique guidebook to delight connoisseurs of both Gatsby and the grape. In The Booklovers’ Guide to Wine, Alexander shares his passion for the culture and history of wine and his love of great authors and their enduring works. Eschewing the traditional pairings of food and drink, he explores instead the most pleasing combinations of reds, whites, and rosés with their most compatible writers—be it Shakespeare with sherry, Jane Austin with chardonnay, or J.R.R. Tolkien with albariño. In addition, he examines the most interesting and thought-provoking wine references in literature while providing an intriguing history of the beloved beverage from biblical times to the latest trends. Chock-full of intriguing facts, expert opinions, and entertaining anecdotes, The Booklovers’ Guide to Wine is a book to be savored by anyone who appreciates the complexity of a full-bodied shiraz or the unmistakable flavor of a great author.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Art museums
ISBN : UOM:39015047914174

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