Author : Deborah Edwards Sakach
Publisher :
Page : 708 pages
File Size : 38,74 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781888050202
First drafts of the U.S. Constitution were written in the stately ballroom of the John Rutledge House Inn. The Battle of Gettysburg raged on the grounds at the Doubleday Inn.
Author : American Historic Inns Inc
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,73 MB
Release : 1999-12
Category : Bed and breakfast accommodations
ISBN : 9781888050073
Author : Liz Carmack
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 39,14 MB
Release : 2007-10-25
Category : History
ISBN : 1585446084
From rural towns to mid-size cities to urban metropolises and in every region of the state, more than sixty historic hotels welcome overnight lodgers in Texas. After traveling at least 20,000 miles to visit these unique accommodations first-hand, author Liz Carmack has written the essential guide for anyone looking for out-of-the-ordinary lodging or travel destinations. Historic Hotels of Texas includes detailed profiles of sixty-four hotels that are at least fifty years old, have been in operation as places of lodging for the majority of their existence, and are still open today. Ranging from stagecoach inns and railroad hotels to resort and community-built lodging, some facilities have retained the flavor of their origins; others have become sleek commercial establishments or have been transformed into trendy, boutique locations. Anticipating the diverse interests of travelers, Carmack offers advice in her introduction to help readers choose hotels according to taste and occasion. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway, booking a fishing trip, planning a ghost hunting excursion, or going on a cycling tour, Historic Hotels of Texas offers the perfect lodging option to complement your interests. In her description for each hotel, Carmack includes fascinating historical nuggets and focuses on special characteristics that create the unique ambience so often found in these living tributes to the past. An “Essentials” sidebar includes contacts for reservations, room rates, payment methods, parking, and pet accommodations as well as details about amenities and facilities. The author notes the hotel’s historic registration status and also offers a tip or two from her experiences. Together, the information summaries and insider tips give readers the details they need to choose the hotels that best suit their tastes and to make the most of their visits. Historic Hotels of Texas is indispensable for travelers interested in both a good night’s sleep and the culture and history of the great state of Texas.
Author : Victor H. Green
Publisher : Colchis Books
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 32,62 MB
Release :
Category : History
ISBN :
The Negro Motorist Green Book was a groundbreaking guide that provided African American travelers with crucial information on safe places to stay, eat, and visit during the era of segregation in the United States. This essential resource, originally published from 1936 to 1966, offered a lifeline to black motorists navigating a deeply divided nation, helping them avoid the dangers and indignities of racism on the road. More than just a travel guide, The Negro Motorist Green Book stands as a powerful symbol of resilience and resistance in the face of oppression, offering a poignant glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of the African American experience in the 20th century.
Author : Eve Zibart
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 41,83 MB
Release : 2009-03-16
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0470380004
Zibart guides travelers to the best cultural and historic sights in the nation's capital, and offers helpful hints on how to beat the crowds and avoid long waits. She shows visitors how to get around, how to see the government work, and where to find parks and outdoor activities. Original.
Author : Deborah Edwards Sakach
Publisher : American Historic Inns
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 29,36 MB
Release : 1989-01-01
Category : Bed and breakfast accommodations
ISBN : 9780961548124
THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO AMERICAN HISTORIC INNS considered the largest & most comprehensive listing of Bed & Breakfasts & country inns currently available, has major listings of 1200 inns, 750 illustrations, a directory of 5400 inns, & special listings of "Inns of Interest" which includes inns with secret passageways, lighthouses, inns of the Revolutionary & Civil wars, & those visited by famous people. THE OFFICIAL GUIDE is an annual publication which lists only B&Bs & Country Inns in buildings constructed prior to 1940. "Homestays" (residences with spare bedrooms open to travelers) are screened out. THE OFFICIAL GUIDE has been tested by Morgan Rand, publishers of DIRECTORY OF DIRECTORIES & MORGAN DIRECTORY REVIEWS, & found to be "surprisingly accurate," even after two years. They rated the book "Outstanding" (their highest rating). THE OFFICIAL GUIDE has won more awards than any other book in the genre, "Best Travel Guide" (Benjamin Franklin Award, May 1988), "Best Travel Reference" (Travel Publishing News, Spring, 1990), "Best Directory" (Benjamin Franklin Award, awarded at American Booksellers Association Convention, June, 1990). The authors travel nearly 20,000 miles per year visiting & photographing inns from all parts of the United States. They have been involved with B&Bs since 1981 & are considered among the foremost experts in the field.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 15,60 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Dude ranches
ISBN :
Author : Paul E. Groth
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 23,69 MB
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780520068766
From the palace hotels of the elite to cheap lodging houses, residential hotels have been an element of American urban life for nearly two hundred years. Since 1870, however, they have been the target of an official war led by people whose concept of home does not include the hotel. Do these residences constitute an essential housing resource, or are they, as charged, a public nuisance? Living Downtown, the first comprehensive social and cultural history of life in American residential hotels, adds a much-needed historical perspective to this ongoing debate. Creatively combining evidence from biographies, buildings and urban neighborhoods, workplace records, and housing policies, Paul Groth provides a definitive analysis of life in four price-differentiated types of downtown residence. He demonstrates that these hotels have played a valuable socioeconomic role as home to both long-term residents and temporary laborers. Also, the convenience of hotels has made them the residence of choice for a surprising number of Americans, from hobo author Boxcar Bertha to Calvin Coolidge. Groth examines the social and cultural objections to hotel households and the increasing efforts to eliminate them, which have led to the seemingly irrational destruction of millions of such housing units since 1960. He argues convincingly that these efforts have been a leading contributor to urban homelessness. This highly original and timely work aims to expand the concept of the American home and to recast accepted notions about the relationships among urban life, architecture, and the public management of residential environments.
Author : Deborah Sakach
Publisher :
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 44,80 MB
Release : 1996-10-01
Category :
ISBN : 9780961548193
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 2124 pages
File Size : 15,86 MB
Release : 2003
Category : American periodicals
ISBN :
