Longue Vue House And Gardens

Author : Charles Davey,Carol McMichael Reese
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-03
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780847846511

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Longue Vue House and Gardens by Charles Davey,Carol McMichael Reese Pdf

The stunning interiors and glorious gardens of New Orleans’s unrivaled jewel and architectural masterpiece. Longue Vue House and Gardens, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and listed as a national historic landmark, was designed and built between 1934 and 1942 by landscape architect Ellen Biddle Shipman and architects Charles and William Platt for Edgar Bloom and Edith Rosenwald Stern, New Orleans’s foremost mid-twentieth-century philanthropists and civil-rights activists. The mansion and its surrounding eight acres of garden spaces, with varied designs ranging from the formal to the wild, draw upon Southern architectural traditions and native Louisiana flora, even as they echo the contemporaneous garden-design movement that set the stage for the creation of some of the most breathtaking garden estates in the country. Lush photography, supporting architectural drawings, and an informative text bring the main house and gardens to life and establish the estate as an enduring symbol to its creators’ contributions to building a just society.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-14
Category : Louisiana
ISBN : 1455600555

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Baldwin's Guide to Museums of Louisiana by Anonim Pdf

The Pelican State boasts not only museums devoted to art and history, but also to aviation, medicine, and politics. All are profiled here, in the most authoritative guide of its kind available. Through their thorough research, the authors have uncovered many hidden gems along Louisiana's back roads. Among them is the only museum in the United States that presents a history of sulfur mining-Brimstone Museum in Sulphur, Louisiana. Better-known museums include the Cabildo in New Orleans, where the transfer of the Louisiana Territory from Spain to France, and from France to the United States took place in 1803. More than 170 museums offer something for everyone. From the Arna Bontemps African-American Museum and Culture Center in Alexandria to the Port Hudson State Commemorative Area Museum in Zachary, the authors have traveled Louisiana from the north to the south and have found every museum in their path.

Author : Leblanc, Joyce YelDell
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Gardens
ISBN : 1455610216

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The Pelican Guide to Gardens of Louisiana by Leblanc, Joyce YelDell Pdf

The book includes histories and descriptions of such splendid gardens as: Longue Vue and Rosedown Hodges.

Author : Richard Benfield
Publisher : CABI
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781780641959

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Garden Tourism by Richard Benfield Pdf

Garden visitation has been a tourism motivator for many years and can now be enjoyed in many different forms. Private garden visiting, historical garden tourism, urban gardens, and a myriad of festivals, shows and events all allow the green-fingered enthusiast to appreciate the natural world. This book traces the history of garden visitation and examines tourist motivations to visit gardens. Useful for garden managers and tourism students as well as casual readers, it also examines management and marketing of gardens for tourism purposes, before concluding with a detailed look at the form and tourism-based role of gardens in the future.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-14
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1455607762

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Louisiana Gardens by Anonim Pdf

Helpful maps direct readers to every azalea, camellia, and magnolia from Afton Villa Gardens in St. Francisville to Zemurray Gardens in Loranger.

Author : Judith B. Tankard
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780820352084

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Ellen Shipman and the American Garden by Judith B. Tankard Pdf

Describes Shipman's remarkable life and fifty of her major works, including the Stan Hywet Gardens in Akron, Ohio; Longue Vue Gardens in New Orleans; and Sarah P. Duke Gardens at Duke University. Richly illustrated, this expanded edition reveals her ability to combine plants for dramatic impact and create spaces of the utmost intimacy.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : FEMA
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Mitigation Assessment Team Report; Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast; Building Performance Observations Recommendations and Technical Guidance by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Historic sites
ISBN : UVA:X030047556

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Vineyard by Anonim Pdf

Author : Joseph Arrigo
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1999-11-30
Category : Art
ISBN : 1455604615

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The French Quarter and Other New Orleans Scenes by Joseph Arrigo Pdf

Pen and ink artist Joseph Arrigo, a native New Orleanian, has sketched the city's most charming landmarks. Each of his illustrations is accompanied by a description explaining its significance. Wander through the French Quarter, past Jackson Square and Pirate's Alley, through downtown New Orleans, past the Louisiana Superdome, and back to the mighty Mississippi River, and New Orleans's famous riverboats. Linger outside of some of New Orlean's favorite eating and meeting places: Caf� du Monde, Antoine's, Brennan's, and the Napoleon House. The French Quarter and Other New Orleans Scenes is sure to delight anyone wishing to hold on to fond memories of "the city that care forgot."

Author : Nora McGunnigle
Publisher : Moon Travel
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-26
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781640491427

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Moon New Orleans by Nora McGunnigle Pdf

The spicy scent of crawfish, the crooning of a corner saxophonist, the refreshing sip of an authentic Sazerac: New Orleans is a true sensory feast. Take a bite out of the Big Easy with Moon New Orleans. Explore the City: Navigate by neighborhood or by activity with color-coded maps, or follow a guided neighborhood walk through Uptown, the Warehouse District, Treme, and more See the Sites: Learn about African American history at the Backstreet Cultural Museum, ride the St. Charles Streetcar, and sip a little something while you shop on Magazine Street. Take a leisurely bike ride in City Park, appreciate the wild beauty of the bayou, and explore 300 years of history in the city's famous cemeteries. Get a Taste of the City: Enjoy funky eateries serving Asian-Southern fusion, vegan soul food, and modern Latin fare, or head uptown to the classic French-Creole restaurants and corner po-boy shops. Savor sweet beignets with cafe au lait, sample Cajun classics like alligator and boudin, and dive into a delicious bowl of gumbo Bars and Nightlife: Sip a Sazerac in the Roosevelt Hotel or a Ramos Gin Fizz straight from a shaker machine, listen to the live music on Frenchmen Street, discover the best gay bars in town, and take your cocktail to go. Sample stouts at a local microbrewery, see what's on draft at the first cidery in New Orleans, and find out where the locals go to laissez les bon temps rouler Local Advice from proud New Orleanian Nora McGunnigle Flexible, Strategic Itineraries for music lovers, foodies, history buffs, and more, plus easy trips outside the city including Jungle Gardens, Bayou Teche Brewing, and the Blue Moon Saloon and Guesthouse Tips for Travelers including where to stay, how to safely bike around the city, and advice for LGBTQ+ visitors, international travelers, families with children, and more Maps and Tools like background information on the history and culture of New Orleans, easy-to-read maps, full-color photos, and neighborhood guides Go beyond the French Quarter and experience the real New Orleans with Moon's practical tips and local know-how. Hitting the road? Try Moon Nashville to New Orleans Road Trip. If you're heading to more of the South's best cities, try Moon Nashville or Moon Charleston & Savannah.

Author : Laura Martone
Publisher : Moon Travel
Page : 575 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-26
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781631211720

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Moon New Orleans by Laura Martone Pdf

This full-color handbook includes vibrant photos and easy-to-use maps to help with trip planning. New Orleans native Laura Martone offers an insider's take on the Big Easy, from shopping on Magazine Street to listening to old-time jazz in Faubourg Marigny. Martone also includes a handful of fun trip itinerary ideas, including "A Romantic Weekend," "Mardi Gras," and "Haunted New Orleans." With tips on taking carriage rides through the French Quarter, visiting the Art District's museums, and bicycling in City Park, Moon New Orleans gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Author : James Buckley, Jr.
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2022-10-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467198905

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Super Cities! New Orleans by James Buckley, Jr. Pdf

Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about New Orleans's interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun! Did you know Mardi Gras is one of the most famous city-wide parties in the world? Or that the famous jazz musician Louis Armstrong was born in New Orleans? Have you ever wanted to visit St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest Catholic cathedral in the United States? From the Audubon Zoo to the New Orleans Jazz Museum, Super Cities!: New Orleans covers it all and is sure to engage any reader with fun facts about the history, culture, and people who make this place great. Check out the Besthoff Sculpture Garden and attend a New Orleans Predators game, all right here. Take a peek inside to learn more about the impressive, unusual, super history of New Orleans!

Author : Susan Ware
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 784 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 067401488X

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Notable American Women by Susan Ware Pdf

This latest volume brings the project up to date, with entries on almost 500 women whose death dates fall between 1976 and 1999. You will find here stars of the golden ages of radio, film, dance, and television; scientists and scholars; civil rights activists and religious leaders; Native American craftspeople and world-renowned artists. For each subject, the volume offers a biographical essay by a distinguished authority that integrates the woman's personal life with her professional achievements set in the context of larger historical developments.

Author : Patricia Chambers Walker,Thomas Graham
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 0742503445

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Directory of Historic House Museums in the United States by Patricia Chambers Walker,Thomas Graham Pdf

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.

Author : Malone, Lee
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-14
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1455608173

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The Majesty of New Orleans by Malone, Lee Pdf

A look at the architecture, courtyards and patios, ironwork, and cemeteries of New Orleans.