Hampton National Historic Site, Maryland, Images of America, Paperback The Hampton National Historic Site in Towson, Maryland, was established in 1948 to preserve the surviving 63 acres of the vast empire built by the Ridgely family beginning in the 18th century.In its heyday, the estate covered 25,000 non contiguous acres and included agricultural fields, orchards,
Plymouth's Air Rifle Industry, Michigan, Images of America, Paperback In the late 19th century, the Rockwellian city of Plymouth, Michigan, became the breeding ground for competitive air-rifle companies, putting this still-thriving suburban Detroit community on the map. Plymouth's Air Rifle Industry hones in on the three air-rifle companies and the spin-off .22-caliber rifle company that
Midway Airport, Illinois, Images of Aviation, Paperback In 1903, Chicago fell in love with flying. Enterprising people opened airfields and designed and built aircraft, and aviators won big money at air meets. After World War I, aviation was a serious matter with explosive commercial potential. A transcontinental airmail service was established and became the impetus
Mundelein Seminary, Illinois, Campus History, Paperback Anyone who has driven through central Lake County, Illinois, has likely wandered across the entrance to Mundelein Seminary. The arched gateway is a teaser to the magnificence that lies within.The heavily forested grounds and sparkling lake provide a backdrop to the unique Colonial architecture of the buildings. The seminary
Mundelein Seminary, Illinois, Campus History, Paperback Anyone who has driven through central Lake County, Illinois, has likely wandered across the entrance to Mundelein Seminary. The arched gateway is a teaser to the magnificence that lies within.The heavily forested grounds and sparkling lake provide a backdrop to the unique Colonial architecture of the buildings. The seminary
Historic Lodgings of Ocean City, Maryland, Postcard History Series, Paperback This is a visual history of the architecture of tourist accommodations in Maryland's famous beach resort. These have ranged from the Atlantic Hotel to the most recent chain hotels and condominiums that have so altered the streetscapes and skyline of the barrier island. Ocean City's
Historic Lodgings of Ocean City, Maryland, Postcard History Series, Paperback This is a visual history of the architecture of tourist accommodations in Maryland's famous beach resort. These have ranged from the Atlantic Hotel to the most recent chain hotels and condominiums that have so altered the streetscapes and skyline of the barrier island. Ocean City's
Historic Lodgings of Ocean City, Maryland, Postcard History Series, Paperback This is a visual history of the architecture of tourist accommodations in Maryland's famous beach resort. These have ranged from the Atlantic Hotel to the most recent chain hotels and condominiums that have so altered the streetscapes and skyline of the barrier island. Ocean City's
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