Wilmington's Waterfront

Wilmington's Waterfront
Author: Priscilla M. Thompson
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 1999-10-21
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 143962724X

Wilmingtons Waterfront tells the story of what has happened along the Brandywine and Christina rivers in Wilmington. These two rivers encompass downtown Wilmington and have been the lifeblood of the city ever since they provided a pathway for its Swedish settlers. With their perpetual rise and fall of tide, ceaseless source of power, and never-ending supply of water, the rivers have seen the growth and decline of industry, nurture and neglect by government, and respect and rejection by residents. In 1979 and 1980, the authors visited every inch of both sides of the rivers, taking photographs, making notes, and doing historical and environmental research. Their efforts resulted in Project R.O.W. (Reclaim Our Waterfront), a detailed report funded by a grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. In this book, Priscilla M. Thompson and Sally OByrne invite you to join them on a pictorial tour of Wilmingtons waterfront. Through their collection of photographs, etchings, and lithographs showing waterfront recreation and industries, you will discover shipbuilding companies, steamboat excursions, parks, waterworks, bridge dedications, and all the landmarks and activities that are a part of the Wilmington waterfronts past.

Downtowns

Downtowns
Author: Michael A. Burayidi
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2013-10-16
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1134573391

This collection evaluates the various strategies that different cities have used when attempting to economically revitalize downtown areas.

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Publisher: Youguide International BV
Total Pages: 135
Release:
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Just One Restless Rider

Just One Restless Rider
Author: Carlos A. Schwantes
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2009
Genre: History
ISBN: 0826218598

"A memoir, lavishly illustrated with the author's own photos, of train travel along the legendary rails of America reflecting a lifetime's love of observing and riding trains while tracing the evolution of American passenger trains from the 1950s to the present"--Provided by publisher.

What I Found in a Thousand Towns

What I Found in a Thousand Towns
Author: Dar Williams
Publisher: Basic Books
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2017-09-05
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0465098975

A beloved folk singer presents an impassioned account of the fall and rise of the small American towns she cherishes. Dubbed by the New Yorker as "one of America's very best singer-songwriters," Dar Williams has made her career not in stadiums, but touring America's small towns. She has played their venues, composed in their coffee shops, and drunk in their bars. She has seen these communities struggle, but also seen them thrive in the face of postindustrial identity crises. Here, in an account that "reads as if Pete Seeger and Jane Jacobs teamed up" (New York Times), Williams muses on why some towns flourish while others fail, examining elements from the significance of history and nature to the uniting power of public spaces and food. Drawing on her own travels and the work of urban theorists, Williams offers real solutions to rebuild declining communities. What I Found in a Thousand Towns is more than a love letter to America's small towns, it's a deeply personal and hopeful message about the potential of America's lively and resilient communities.

Port Series

Port Series
Author: United States. Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors
Publisher:
Total Pages: 154
Release: 1940
Genre: Harbors
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North Carolina

North Carolina
Author: Sara Pitzer
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2008-11-18
Genre:
ISBN: 0762752335

Progress in Sustainable Development

Progress in Sustainable Development
Author: David S-K. Ting
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 310
Release: 2023-03-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0323958656

Progress in Sustainable Development: Sustainable Engineering Practices provides readers with the latest research and best practices in sustainable engineering in the fields of urban, environmental, energy and sustainability sciences, reflecting a focus on state-of-the art insights and the latest developments. Chapters focus on the key engineering principles of effective resource use, reduction of excess waste, and taking advantage of natural resources to equip readers with the background information and practical considerations of successful implementations of sustainable technical solutions. Each chapter features detailed case studies and figures showing real-world applications of the latest technologies, ensuring they are reproduceable by the reader. The multidisciplinary chapters include environmentally-friendly technologies and the application of novel initiatives in engineering for infrastructure, renewable energy generation, advanced materials and waste, among other areas, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and conservation of resources. - Provides the most recent developments and novel practices in engineering for furthering sustainable development - Takes an interdisciplinary look at sustainable engineering practices across the fields of urban studies, environmental science and energy - Includes case studies to show how readers can implement the practical engineering solutions detailed

25 Best Civil War Sites

25 Best Civil War Sites
Author: Clint Johnson
Publisher: ASDavis Media Group
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2005
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780975902240

This guide brings history to life with richly detailed, engaging descriptions of the most important battle sites, museums, and reenactuments.