Historic Washington Dc

Author : John DeFerrari
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2009-02-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625845818

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Historic Restaurants of Washington, D.C. by John DeFerrari Pdf

Discover the culinary heritage of America’s capitol with this guide to Washington, D.C.’s historic restaurants and storied local eateries. While today’s foodies enjoy the latest culinary trends of Logan Circle and the H Street corridor, Washington's first true restaurants opened around 1830. Waves of immigrants introduced a global mix of ingredients to the capital’s eager palates by opening eateries like the venerable China Doll Gourmet and Cleveland Park's Roma Restaurant. By the twentieth century, the variety and quality of cuisine was astounding. Diners could have tea at Garfinckel's Greenbrier or lunch at local favorites such as Little Tavern Diner or Ben's Chili Bowl. For an elegant evening, fine restaurants like Rive Gauche and the Monocle satisfied the most sophisticated gastronome. With careful research and choice recipes, “Streets of Washington” blogger John DeFerrari chronicles the culinary and social history of the capital through its restaurants, tasting his way from the lavish Gilded Age dining halls of the Willard Hotel to the Hot Shoppe's triple-decker Mighty Mo.

Author : Lori Wysong
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781493057849

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Historic Washington, DC by Lori Wysong Pdf

Landmarks are the Touchstones of the Meandering Traveler From the sites where American democracy was born, to unique archive collections, art galleries, and architectural must-sees in the middle of this bustling city, Washington, DC is home to 75 National Historic Landmarks. Tour the Capital City and travel back in time to discover the unique stories of its history. Carefully curated by a local historian, Historic Washington, DC: A Tour of the District’s Top 50 National Landmarks is the essential guide to the most memorable historic sites in our nation’s capital. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a local visitor, or a tourist, there is something for everyone in this guide to Washington, DC’s past.

Author : Cameron Logan
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-12-19
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781452955407

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Historic Capital by Cameron Logan Pdf

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.

Author : John R. Wennersten
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625849298

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The Historic Waterfront of Washington, D.C. by John R. Wennersten Pdf

The waters of the Potomac and the Anacostia Rivers surround and define the nation's capital. For centuries, these rivers have been manipulated environments--transformed by native populations, settlers, politicians and real estate developers. With docks and wharves extending from the Anacostia River to Georgetown, the architect of the young capital, Pierre L'Enfant, planned to develop the waterfront into a prosperous inland seaport. Decades later, the Civil War took a devastating toll on the District's maritime economy with civilian port facilities pressed into military service and the failure of many riverfront plantations. Author John R. Wennersten explores this early history of Washington, D.C.'s waterfront even as he tackles its twentieth-century redevelopment and the challenges the rivers face today.

Author : 10Best,Synergy Books
Publisher : BookPros, LLC
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2006-09
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1933538171

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10Best Washington, DC by 10Best,Synergy Books Pdf

Discover Washington, DC's best restaurants, nightclubs, sights and activities, day trips and more. Concise ranked recommendations, contact details, maps, traveler tips, city overview and access to online resources.

Author : Collectif,,James M. Goode
Publisher : Acanthus
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-30
Category : Architecture, Domestic
ISBN : 0926494910

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Capital Houses by Collectif,,James M. Goode Pdf

Author : Nastasia Yakoub
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-03
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781984857910

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Dame Traveler by Nastasia Yakoub Pdf

A breathtaking celebration of Instagram's premier solo female travel community, featuring 200 striking photographs—most of them all-new—plus empowering messages and practical tips for solo travelers. “For those with passports full of stories, this book carries you away to every dreamy corner of the earth. I can’t stop flipping through these visually incandescent pages to see where I’m capable of traveling to next!”—Caila Quinn, The Bachelor contestant and lifestyle and travel influencer From backpackers in Peru to artists in Berlin to storytellers in Morocco, Dame Traveler celebrates the diversity and bravery of women from around the world who are not afraid to think (and live) outside the box. The revolutionary Dame Traveler Instagram account was founded by Nastasia Yakoub, who was born into a strict Chaldean-Middle Eastern community where women are expected to marry young and put aside other personal ambitions. But at the age of twenty, Nastasia embarked on a solo trip to South Africa to volunteer at an orphanage in Cape Town, which sparked a love of world travel. Recognizing a void in the travel industry, she founded Dame Traveler, the first female travel community on Instagram, now more than half a million strong. Nastasia herself has traveled to sixty-three countries on solo adventures, sharing colorful photos of her tantalizing travels along the way. Dame Traveler celebrates these women with a photographic collection of 200 stunning images paired with inspiring captions, 80% of which have never been seen on the Instagram account. Organized into sections on architecture, culture, nature, and water, each entry features travel information, plus tips, advice, unique solo-travel experiences, and wisdom from contributing globe-trotters to embolden the next generation of Dame Travelers.

Author : Jeanne Fogle
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781614230014

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A Neighborhood Guide to Washington, D.C.'s Hidden History by Jeanne Fogle Pdf

A historic guide to Washington, D.C.’s neighborhoods, featuring photographs, maps, and beautiful drawings. - Get off the National Mall and enjoy nine walking and driving tours of Washington, D.C.’s historic neighborhood - Discover the hidden history of the nation’s capital with tales of political intrigue, scandal, romance and tragedy. - Experience the overlooked architectural and cultural treasures in such neighborhoods as Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan and Mount Vernon Square. Owner of A Tour de Force Guided Tours, D.C. historian Jeanne Fogle leads her readers through the hidden sites and history of Washington, D.C.’s neighborhoods. Charming sketches by Edward Fogle and vintage photographs accompany each tour, casting a new light on the city. Visitors and local alike will be surprised and delighted by the discoveries that can be made beyond the monuments.

Author : Jill Connors
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 0738513709

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Growing Up in Washington, D.C. by Jill Connors Pdf

The Historical Society of Washington, D.C., an educational and cultural institution serving the residents of metropolitan Washington, presents Growing Up in Washington, D.C.: An Oral History, a book of memories excerpted from dozens of oral history interviews about childhood in Washington during the twentieth century. Telling stories of the past-from playing soccer on the National Mall to visiting the Zoo, from marching in inaugural parades to riding the roller coasters at Suburban Gardens-residents from all four quadrants of the city, from different racial and religious backgrounds, have documented the vital history of our nation's capital in their hearts and minds. In this collection, they share their personal experiences of attending school, celebrating holidays, playing games with friends, riding the streetcars and metro, and growing up in families and neighborhoods that, early on, shaped the course of their lives. Their fascinating tales and anecdotes provide a window into the city's development as seen through the innocent, yet discerning, eyes of its children. Illustrated with historic images of city life, such as eating at the Hot Shoppes and ice skating on the mall, and of recognizable local landmarks, such as Hains Point, the fun house at Glen Echo, and Rock Creek Park, Growing Up in Washington, D.C. brings to life the people and places that have helped to create the city's singular character. A one-of-a-kind testament to the variety of life in the great capital of the United States, this collection of personal childhood stories and vintage photographs offers a wealth of perspectives on growing up in Washington during the twentieth century.

Author : Scott Clowney
Publisher : Commonwealth Editions
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1938700481

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Historic Buildings of Washington, D. C. by Scott Clowney Pdf

Discover iconic buildings and buildings off the beaten path that give shape to Washington, D.C., our nation's capital. Collect your crayons, colored pencils, pens, or markers and reimagine the White House, Union Station, and other architectural landmarks. Make a mark with your own colorful and creative expression!

Author : National Register of Historic Places
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1995-07-13
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0471143456

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African American Historic Places by National Register of Historic Places Pdf

Culled from the records of the National Register of Historic Places, a roster of all types of significant properties across the United States, African American Historic Places includes over 800 places in 42 states and two U.S. territories that have played a role in black American history. Banks, cemeteries, clubs, colleges, forts, homes, hospitals, schools, and shops are but a few of the types of sites explored in this volume, which is an invaluable reference guide for researchers, historians, preservationists, and anyone interested in African American culture. Also included are eight insightful essays on the African American experience, from migration to the role of women, from the Harlem Renaissance to the Civil Rights Movement. The authors represent academia, museums, historic preservation, and politics, and utilize the listed properties to vividly illustrate the role of communities and women, the forces of migration, the influence of the arts and heritage preservation, and the struggles for freedom and civil rights. Together they lead to a better understanding of the contributions of African Americans to American history. They illustrate the events and people, the designs and achievements that define African American history. And they pay powerful tribute to the spirit of black America.

Author : United States. National Capital Planning Commission
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Buildings
ISBN : PURD:32754081230959

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Downtown Urban Renewal Area Landmarks, Washington D.C. by United States. National Capital Planning Commission Pdf

Author : Columbia Historical Society (Washington, D.C.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1908
Category : Washington (D.C.)
ISBN : UOM:39015012846419

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Records of the Columbia Historical Society, Washington, D.C. by Columbia Historical Society (Washington, D.C.) Pdf

Author : Thomas J. Carrier
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : 0738500496

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Washington D.C. by Thomas J. Carrier Pdf

When it was passed in 1789, the Constitution set out the boundaries not only for a new government but for a new capital city as well. At the time, the new District of Columbia covered 5,000 acres, dominated by marshland on the south, pastureland on the area that is now the Mall, farms near the White House and Capitol Hill, and undeveloped woods throughout. Covering Capitol Hill, the Mall, the Old Downtown area, the Ellipse, Lafayette Square, and Foggy Bottom, this engaging photographic history and walking tour documents how the Federal City grew from farmland to world capital. Striking images and detailed captions tell the fascinating stories behind many of the famous and the not so famous buildings and monuments that cover the D.C. landscape, from Union Station and the Capitol to the White House and the Watergate Hotel and many important sites in between.

Author : Karolin Frank,Patricia Petersen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2002-02-14
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 3540417354

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Historic Preservation in the USA by Karolin Frank,Patricia Petersen Pdf

Since the 1960s, public attention has been drawn increasingly towards the thematic link between historic preservation and urban planning. Nowadays, the organized historic preservation movement in the USA is more than a mere "yearning for history": it represents an active and integral part of urban planning in US cities. In order to approach these planning, economic, and social issues in the field of historic preservation, this book analyzes a variety of interdisciplinary methods, focusing on four selected historic districts within the central business districts of Philadelphia and Boston (in the north) and Charleston and Savannah (in the south).