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Book The Manor of Philipsborough

Download or read book The Manor of Philipsborough written by Edward Hagaman Hall and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book New York Magazine

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  • Release : 1969-06-30
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 64 pages

Download or read book New York Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1969-06-30 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.

Book Philipse Manor Hall at Yonkers  N Y

Download or read book Philipse Manor Hall at Yonkers N Y written by Edward Hagaman Hall and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frederick Philipse purchased a third interest in the Yonkers plantation in 1672 and built the first substantial building in the City of Yonkers, New York which became known as Manor Hall and years later known as Philipse Manor Hall. He was an architect and builder, with industry and shrewdness as a business man, and had substantial character. He came to America some time prior to 1653.

Book The Mill at Philipsburg Manor  Upper Mills and a Brief History of Milling

Download or read book The Mill at Philipsburg Manor Upper Mills and a Brief History of Milling written by Charles Howell and published by Sleepy Hollow Press. This book was released on 1977 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Gotham

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  • Author : Edwin G. Burrows
  • Publisher : Oxford University Press
  • Release : 1998-11-19
  • ISBN : 0199741204
  • Pages : 1413 pages

Download or read book Gotham written by Edwin G. Burrows and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1998-11-19 with total page 1413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To European explorers, it was Eden, a paradise of waist-high grasses, towering stands of walnut, maple, chestnut, and oak, and forests that teemed with bears, wolves, raccoons, beavers, otters, and foxes. Today, it is the site of Broadway and Wall Street, the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty, and the home of millions of people, who have come from every corner of the nation and the globe. In Gotham, Edwin G. Burrows and Mike Wallace have produced a monumental work of history, one that ranges from the Indian tribes that settled in and around the island of Manna-hata, to the consolidation of the five boroughs into Greater New York in 1898. It is an epic narrative, a story as vast and as varied as the city it chronicles, and it underscores that the history of New York is the story of our nation. Readers will relive the tumultuous early years of New Amsterdam under the Dutch West India Company, Peter Stuyvesant's despotic regime, Indian wars, slave resistance and revolt, the Revolutionary War and the defeat of Washington's army on Brooklyn Heights, the destructive seven years of British occupation, New York as the nation's first capital, the duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton, the Erie Canal and the coming of the railroads, the growth of the city as a port and financial center, the infamous draft riots of the Civil War, the great flood of immigrants, the rise of mass entertainment such as vaudeville and Coney Island, the building of the Brooklyn Bridge and the birth of the skyscraper. Here too is a cast of thousands--the rebel Jacob Leisler and the reformer Joanna Bethune; Clement Moore, who saved Greenwich Village from the city's street-grid plan; Herman Melville, who painted disillusioned portraits of city life; and Walt Whitman, who happily celebrated that same life. We meet the rebel Jacob Leisler and the reformer Joanna Bethune; Boss Tweed and his nemesis, cartoonist Thomas Nast; Emma Goldman and Nellie Bly; Jacob Riis and Horace Greeley; police commissioner Theodore Roosevelt; Colonel Waring and his "white angels" (who revolutionized the sanitation department); millionaires John Jacob Astor, Cornelius Vanderbilt, August Belmont, and William Randolph Hearst; and hundreds more who left their mark on this great city. The events and people who crowd these pages guarantee that this is no mere local history. It is in fact a portrait of the heart and soul of America, and a book that will mesmerize everyone interested in the peaks and valleys of American life as found in the greatest city on earth. Gotham is a dazzling read, a fast-paced, brilliant narrative that carries the reader along as it threads hundreds of stories into one great blockbuster of a book.

Book The Reconstructed Past

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  • Author : John H. Jameson
  • Publisher : Rowman Altamira
  • Release : 2004
  • ISBN : 9780759103764
  • Pages : 330 pages

Download or read book The Reconstructed Past written by John H. Jameson and published by Rowman Altamira. This book was released on 2004 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To reconstruct or not to reconstruct? That is the question facing many agencies and site managers throughout the world. While reconstructed sites provide a three-dimensional pedagogic environment in which visitors can acquire a heightened sense of the past, an ethical conflict emerges when on-site reconstructions and restorations contribute to the damage or destruction of the original archaeological record. The case studies in this volume contribute to the ongoing debates between data and material authenticity and educational and interpretive value of reconstructions. Discussing diverse reconstruction sites from the Golan Region to Colonial Williamsburg, the authors present worldwide examples that have been affected by agency policies, divergent presentation philosophies, and political and economic realities.

Book Philipsburg Manor

Download or read book Philipsburg Manor written by Sleepy Hollow Restorations (Organization) and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book World of the Founders

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  • Author : Stephen L. Schechter
  • Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
  • Release : 1990
  • ISBN : 9780945660026
  • Pages : 190 pages

Download or read book World of the Founders written by Stephen L. Schechter and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1990 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents descriptive and analytical examinations of five New York States communities during the federal period - the years when an effective national government was accepted by the people of New York State.

Book The Mill at Philipsburg Manor  Upper Mills and a Brief History of Milling

Download or read book The Mill at Philipsburg Manor Upper Mills and a Brief History of Milling written by Charles Howell and published by Sleepy Hollow Press. This book was released on 1977 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Hudson River Towns

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  • Author : Joanne Michaels
  • Publisher : State University of New York Press
  • Release : 2011-10-01
  • ISBN : 1438439652
  • Pages : 170 pages

Download or read book Hudson River Towns written by Joanne Michaels and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cities, towns, and villages along the banks of the Hudson River are the lifeblood of a region bursting with historic sites, cultural attractions, and natural beauty. Hudson River Towns pairs the spectacular work of renowned Hudson Valley photographer Hardie Truesdale with the vivid descriptions of Joanne Michaels, one of the region's most experienced travel writers. Together they document, in words and photographs, the dynamic nature of the river's population centers, offering readers a captivating personal journey down the Hudson River. Although Main Street continues to struggle across America, there has been a movement afoot in the Hudson Valley to support local enterprise, and many of the region's communities are currently enjoying a renaissance. Newburgh, for instance, has a beautiful waterfront and a new crop of businesses emerging in the inner city. Poughkeepsie's "Walkway Over the Hudson" has drawn thousands of visitors since its opening in 2009, turning the city's Mount Carmel neighborhood, once a sleepy Italian enclave, into a tourist destination. And Kingston was recently named one of the top ten most desirable—and affordable—cities in America for artists. Festivals, parks, and recreational activities are part of the fabric of contemporary Hudson Valley life, and they are represented in these pages as well. The journey begins in the Upper Hudson River region, stopping in Albany, Coxsackie, Athens, Hudson, and Catskill; continues through the Mid-Hudson River region, featuring Saugerties, Kingston, Poughkeepsie, Newburgh, Beacon, Cold Spring, and Garrison; and culminates in the Lower Hudson River towns of Peekskill, Nyack, Tarrytown, and Piermont. With more than 120 full-color photographs that lavishly display the dramatic faces of these cities, towns, and villages, Hudson River Towns reveals a dimension of the region unseen by most travelers and local residents, who will be inspired to think differently about their surroundings after taking this armchair journey through one of America's most beautiful and historic regions.

Book New York Magazine

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  • Release : 1969-06-30
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 64 pages

Download or read book New York Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1969-06-30 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.

Book Moon New York State

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  • Author : Julie Schwietert Collazo
  • Publisher : Moon Travel
  • Release : 2020-11-24
  • ISBN : 1640498281
  • Pages : 723 pages

Download or read book Moon New York State written by Julie Schwietert Collazo and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 723 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From museum-hopping in the Hudson Valley to hiking the hills upstate, discover the New York you don't know with Moon New York State. Inside you'll find: Strategic itineraries ranging from a two-week road trip to weekend getaways from the city, with ideas for art-lovers, foodies, outdoor enthusiasts, foliage-seekers, and more Day trips from New York City to Long Island, the Hudson Valley, and the Catskills The top sights and unique experiences: Explore the charming riverside towns of the Hudson Valley on a brewery trail, sample local wine and cheese upstate, or relax on the beaches of Montauk. Hike to a spectacular sunrise in the Catskills, kayak on the Finger Lakes, and peep the vibrant changing leaves in the Adirondacks. Browse the quirky boutiques of Lower Manhattan, stroll the High Line, and savor skyline views with a nightcap in hand at a rooftop bar Honest advice from native New Yorker Julie Schwietert Collazo on when to go, where to stay, and how to get around Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Thorough background on the history, culture, and geography of the state Recommendations for families, LGBTQ travelers, seniors, international visitors, and travelers with disabilities With Moon New York State's practical tips and local insight, you can experience the best of the Empire State. Want to experience NYC like a local? Check out Moon New York City.

Book Day Trips   Hudson Valley

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  • Author : Randi Minetor
  • Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
  • Release : 2015-01-06
  • ISBN : 1493016245
  • Pages : 240 pages

Download or read book Day Trips Hudson Valley written by Randi Minetor and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with Day Trips Hudson Valley. This guide is packed with hundreds of exciting things for locals and vacationers to do, see, and discover within a two-hour drive to and from many top New York destinations. With full trip-planning information, Day Trips Hudson Valley helps makes the most of a brief getaway.

Book Pleasantville

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  • Author : Bert Ruiz
  • Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
  • Release : 2013
  • ISBN : 0738597597
  • Pages : 130 pages

Download or read book Pleasantville written by Bert Ruiz and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of scenic Pleasantville is a rich patriotic fabric woven with the arrival of the first tenant farmers and laborers during Dutch Manor rule. During the Revolutionary War, local militias were critical in the capture of British spy Maj. John Andre. The construction of the railroad in 1846 opened new markets for farmers and attracted many New York City professionals wanting an idyllic countryside family setting. It also initiated the tradition of the daily commuter. In 1908, the wealthy Manville family moved to the village, and the 1928 wedding of their daughter to the Count Folke Bernadotte of Sweden was a major international social event. That same year, Dewitt Wallace and his wife, Lila, moved to Pleasantville to launch Reader's Digest. Within 20 years, the Little Magazine would grow to 30 editions in 14 languages with a global circulation of 28 million every month. Throughout the years, the one thread that appears in this remarkable village from start to finish is a kind tradition of charity.

Book Architecture Walks

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  • Author : Lucy D. Rosenfeld
  • Publisher : Rutgers University Press
  • Release : 2010-01-25
  • ISBN : 0813549167
  • Pages : 289 pages

Download or read book Architecture Walks written by Lucy D. Rosenfeld and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2010-01-25 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the fascinating world of Architecture Walks--from reflections of three hundred years of history to expressions of the most modern design, authors Lucy D. Rosenfeld and Marina Harrison guide you on a tour of inspiring, informative, and aesthetically intriguing architectural treasures in and around the New York area. Early colonial saltboxes, as-yet-unfinished contemporary structures on college campuses, nineteenth-century follies, Gilded Age palaces, lighthouses, windmills, romantic ruins-- the pages of this delightful book, filled with adventures, treat readers to sites within approximately two hours' driving time from New York City. With book in hand readers will marvel at college campuses, small villages, planned and utopian communities, National Historic Sites, castles and forts, churches and temples of architectural interest, and even a Buddhist monastery, all in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, the eastern edge of Pennsylvania, and Delaware. By including descriptions of architectural styles, suggestions for special adventures, and lists of jaunts arranged by architect or designer, architectural style, and particular types of sites, Rosenfeld and Harrison help make day trips even more enjoyable. Whether explorers or armchair adventurers, readers of all ages will find something that captures their interest in the nearly one hundred sites and forty photos included in Architecture Walks.

Book Philipsburg Manor

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  • Release : 1969
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Philipsburg Manor written by and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Interior  Environment  and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2015

Download or read book Interior Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2015 written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 1328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: