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Experience the rich narrative of preservation and urban development with this captivating book, *Historic Capital*. This insightful publication illustrates the dynamic relationship between Washington, D.C.'s historic architecture and the ever-evolving influence of the federal government. Readers will explore how this captivating city, filled with iconic landmarks and historic neighborhoods, has been shaped by the contestation of local interests versus federal expansion. This exploration is crucial for anyone interested in American history, urban studies, and the preservation of cultural heritage.
Published by the University of Minnesota Press in 2018, this brand-new edition (ISBN: 9780816692347) delves deep into the significant impacts that historic preservation has made on the urban landscape of U.S. cities throughout the twentieth century. It reveals how collective efforts to maintain the fabric of iconic neighborhoods are not merely aesthetic choices but vital factors that influence community identity and governance. Perfect for historians, urban planners, and preservation enthusiasts, *Historic Capital* is an essential addition to any library.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780816692347
Year: 2018
Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
Description:
Historic Capitalshows 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. It ultimately makes the 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.
Published by the University of Minnesota Press in 2018, this brand-new edition (ISBN: 9780816692347) delves deep into the significant impacts that historic preservation has made on the urban landscape of U.S. cities throughout the twentieth century. It reveals how collective efforts to maintain the fabric of iconic neighborhoods are not merely aesthetic choices but vital factors that influence community identity and governance. Perfect for historians, urban planners, and preservation enthusiasts, *Historic Capital* is an essential addition to any library.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780816692347
Year: 2018
Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
Description:
Historic Capitalshows 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. It ultimately makes the 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.