Rothschild Buildings
| Author | : Jerry White |
| Publisher | : Random House |
| Total Pages | : 382 |
| Release | : 2011-06-08 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1446483061 |
Winner of the Jewish Chronicle Harold H. Wingate Literary Award. Rothschild Buildings were typical of the 'model dwellings for the working classes' which were such an important part of the response to late-Victorian London's housing problem. They were built for poor but respectable Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe, and the community which put down roots there was to be characteristic of the East End Jewish working class in its formative years. By talking to people who grew up in the Buildings in the 1890s and after, and using untapped documentary evidence from a wide range of public and private sources, the author re-creates the richly detailed life of that community and its relations with the economy and culture around it. The book shows how cramped and austere housing was made into homes; how the mechanism of class domination, of which the Buildings were part, was both accepted and fought against; how a close community was riven with constantly shifting tensions; and how that community co-existed in surprising ways with the East End casual poor of 'outcast London'. It provides unique and fascinating insights into immigrant and working-class life at the turn of the last century.
Public Buildings and Grounds...
| Author | : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Public Works |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 92 |
| Release | : 1962 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : |
White Walls, Designer Dresses
| Author | : Mark Wigley |
| Publisher | : MIT Press (MA) |
| Total Pages | : 464 |
| Release | : 1995 |
| Genre | : Architecture, Modern |
| ISBN | : |
This work attempts to provide a new understanding of the historical avant-garde by analyzing the "clothing" of modern architecture. The author examines the relationships between architectural surfaces and clothing fashions and colour.
Buildings and Landmarks of 19th-Century America
| Author | : Elizabeth B. Greene |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
| Total Pages | : 353 |
| Release | : 2017-05-05 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 144083573X |
An invaluable resource for readers interested in architecture and design that demonstrates how the construction, form, and function of key structures in the 19th-century influenced American social, political, economic, and intellectual life. America has always been a nation of thinkers, believers, creators, and builders. Evidence of this is plentiful among the landmarks constructed in the 19th century. Buildings and Landmarks of 19th-Century America: American Society Revealed examines many examples that include homes, office buildings, recreational spaces, military sites, religious buildings, and other landmarks in a variety of geographical locations, discussing the background, architecture, and cultural significance of each. Each engaging, accessible entry not only provides readers detailed information about how the landmark relates to what was going on in American society at the time of its construction but also sparks the reader's interest to research the subject further. As examples, consider that a rural cemetery built in Massachusetts in the early 19th century was the prime influence on public park design and led to the construction of New York's Central Park and many other public parks since. The millionaire industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie built many of the first free public libraries in the country, which led to the development of municipal public library systems. The huge success of 19th-century world's fairs, like the 1876 Centennial Exhibition and the 1893 World's Columbian Exhibition, had lasting effects on society through the many new products that they introduced to the public. Throughout the book, landmarks are analyzed to elucidate their influence on many aspects of 19th-century society, including the treatment of the mentally ill, impact of religious revivals, growth of leisure and vacation time, and housing for the poor and the western homesteader, among many others. In the "How to Evaluate Buildings and Structures" section, readers are prompted to consider questions such as "What specific purposes did the building or structure have?" "When was it constructed, and what were the circumstances?" and "What was the need it addressed?" Students will learn about the period while also developing the skills of observation and assessment needed to analyze these landmarks and draw meaningful conclusions from them about their context and significance. The discussion of each landmark serves to help readers with these elements of critical thinking, assessment, and analysis.
Metals in America's Historic Buildings
| Author | : Margot Gayle |
| Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 177 |
| Release | : 1998-02 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 0788147234 |
Promotes an awareness of metals in America's buildings and monuments, and makes recommendations for the preservation and repair of such metals. Intended for owners, architects, and building managers who are responsible for the preservation and maintenance of America's architectural heritage. When metal building components need rehabilitation or maintenance, info. on proper preservation techniques for each metal and its alloys has not been available. This sourcebook on historic architectural metals is a reference on metals used in architecture; how they are used, how to identify them, and when to replace them. Photos
West Coast Creepy Buildings: Their Storied Past
| Author | : Marques Vickers |
| Publisher | : Marquis Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 494 |
| Release | : 2020-04-21 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : |
This edition showcases the effects and consequences of human depravity, frailty and criminal activity. The showcased and photographed remaining structures generally appear nondescript and ordinary, masking their significance and infamy. Throughout the West Coast, these commonplace buildings silently testify to events involving violence and individuals whose acts have scarred others, society and sometimes simply themselves. Their stories remain compelling evidence towards the fragility of the human experience and lives severed abruptly. Once you’ve absorbed the history behind each building, you will never view them with indifference again. Paranormal activity within their confines is commonly reported. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Famous Murders Cases: 101 California Building, Ashkenaz Club, Trailside Killer, Vampire Killer, Ewell Family, Father Eric Freed, Golden Dragon Restaurant, Children of Thunder, Henry’s Pub, Polly Klaas Kidnapping, Rex Allen Krebs, Marin Barbeque, Artie Mitchell, Marin County Courthouse, Oikos University, Dorothea Puente, Ramon Salcido, Unabomber, Weston Family, George Moscone and Harvey Milk, Diane Whipple Mauling and the Zebra Murders. Celebrity Suicides and Shocking Deaths: SF Public Defender Jeff Adachi, Actor Fatty Arbuckle Scandal, President Warren Harding, Sublime’s Bradley Nowell and Comedian Robin Williams, Bizarre Buildings: Institute for Fallen Women, CIA’s Sex and LSD Playhouse, Condor Club’s Killer Piano, Ghost Ticket Taker, Ghost Ship Warehouse Fire, Patty Hearst Kidnapping Buildings, Peoples Temple Headquarters, Moss Beach Distillery and the Nazi Whittier Mansion. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Famous Murders Cases: Black Dahlia, Nicole Brown-Simpson, Vincent Brothers Family, Cleveland Elementary School, Ned Doheny, Actress Dominique Dunne, Barbara Finch, Singer Marvin Gaye, Heaven’s Gate Cult, Hillside Stranglers, Golden State Killer, Barbara Graham, Phil Hartman, Charles Manson Cult, Menendez Couple, Meridian Salon, Susan Berman, Sal Mineo, Haing Ngor, Ramon Navarro, Elliot Rodger, San Diego State Engineering Department, Santana High School, Actress Rebecca Schaeffer, Gangster Bugsy Siegel, Music Producer Phil Spector, Johnny Stompanato, Dorothy Stratten, Thompson Couple, Van Cleef & Arpels and Wonderland Gang. Celebrity Suicides and Shocking Deaths: Comedian John Belushi, Singer Sam Cooke, Darby Crash, Actor Pete Duel, Musician Keith Emerson, Janis Joplin, Margaux Hemmingway, Whitney Houston, Actress Carol Landis, Actor Johnny Lewis, Marilyn Monroe, River Phoenix, Comedian Freddie Prinze, DeeDee Ramone, Superman George Reeves, Singer Del Shannon, Actor Verne Troyer and Actor Herve Villechaize. Bizarre Buildings: Cecil Hotel, and Will Rogers State Park Men’s Restroom, OREGON Famous Murder Cases and Suicides Franck Akin, Ashley Benson, Nancy Bergeson, Bowden Bombed Residence, Jerry Brudos, Dark Stranger Serial Killer, Pioneer Murder, Veronica Dolan, Oregon Prison Director Michael Francke, Michele Dee Gate’s Legacy, Diane Hank, Brittany Maynard’s Assisted Suicide, Lloyolla Miller, Tim Moreau, Roma Ollison and The Zone Nightclub shooting. Bizarre Buildings Crime Boss Jim Elkins Hangout, Erickson’s Saloon, Golden West Hotel, Kell’s Irish Pub, Kelly’s Olympian Bar, White Eagle Saloon, Merchants Hotel, The Open Door Buildings and Oregon State Hospital. WASHINGTON Famous Murder Cases and Suicides Jack Bird, Brides of Christ Founder, Ted Bundy, Café Racer, Ann Marie Burr, Maurice Clemmons, Singer Kurt Cobain, James Elledge, John Fiori, Charles Goldmark Family, Teresa Butz, Capital Hill Massacre, Little Willie John, Judge Gary Little, Lee Boyd Malvo, John Considine, Edwin Pratt, Rafay Family, Red Barn Tavern, Green River Killer, Seattle Pacific University, Layne Staley, Wah Nee Gambling Club, Justice Tom Wales, Radio Activist Mike Webb and Wilson Family. Bizarre Buildings Alfred’s Café, Lou Graham Block, People’s Theatre and G. O. Guy’s Drugstore,
Speaking of Buildings
| Author | : Naomi Stead |
| Publisher | : Chronicle Books |
| Total Pages | : 319 |
| Release | : 2019-10-15 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 1616898909 |
By and large, architectural historians use texts, drawings, and photographs to craft their narratives. Oral testimony from those who actually occupy or construct buildings is rarely taken as seriously. Speaking of Buildings offers a rebuttal, theorizing the radical potential of a methodology that has historically been cast as unreliable. Essays by an international group of scholars look at varied topics, from the role of gossip in undermining masculine narratives in architecture to workers' accounts of building with cement in midcentury London to a sound art piece created by oral testimonies from Los Angeles public housing residents. In sum, the authors call for a renewed form of listening to enrich our understanding of what buildings are, what they do, and what they mean to people.
