Traces the history of the buildings, architecture, and statues of Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia, and describes city preservation efforts and how the avenue reflects the residents' hopes and attitudes.
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A beautifully illustrated history of one of America's great streets Long hailed as a supreme example of American city planning, Monument Avenue is today home to some of Richmond, Virginia's, most prestigious houses and distinguished architecture - and to the unique procession of statues from which the street takes its name. Initially planned in 1890 around a memorial to Robert E. Lee, over the next four decades the avenue evolved into a parade of statues honoring heroes of the Confederacy. In the mid-1990s, however, the dedication of a controversial memorial to African American tennis player Arthur Ashe clearly signaled that Monument Avenue's meaning had broadened beyond commemorating the Lost Cause. This book traces the history of Monument Avenue, of its buildings and statuary, and of the people who helped create one of America's great streets. Enriched by more than three hundred photographs, plans, and drawings, it chronicles the avenue's development, captures architectural details and city preservation efforts, and places the avenue's story in local, regional, and national context. Built to reflect the hopes and attitudes of Richmonders at the turn of the last century, Monument Avenue exists nearly intact today as the centerpiece of a flourishing neighborhood, even as its meaning continues to be redefined.
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Da: BLACK SWAN BOOKS, INC., ABAA, ILAB, Richmond, VA, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condizione: Fine binding. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine dust jacket. First Edition. 278pp. Quarto, (12 1/4" x 9 1/2"); in the publisher's blue cloth binding, with pictorial dustjacket; [1], 2-280 pages, including the Index; there are no owernship or other marks in the book; a bright, fresh copy.~~The sumptuous book on the Avenue, in the coffee table style, but also replete with interesting and accurate information about one of the premier streets in the country. Fine binding / Near Fine dust jacket. Codice articolo 298504
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Da: HPB-Movies, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Codice articolo S_462494632
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Da: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Codice articolo 953923-6
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Da: Blue Mountain Collectibles, LLC, Front Royal, VA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: New. Codice articolo BK11410
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Da: Outer Print, Richmond, VA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. John O. Peters (illustratore). 1st Edition. Fine oversized hardcover in a Fine dust jacket. SIGNED by Driggs, Wilson, Winthrop, and Peters on the title page with an inscription by Driggs. First Edition, First Printing with the full number line. Overall a bright and attractive copy, as new. 280 pp. Signed by Author(s). Codice articolo 002507
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Da: HM Books, Kingston, NY, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condizione: New. Brand New in shrink wrap. Codice articolo mon0000018030
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Da: Book People, Henrico, VA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition/ First Printing, complete number line. A little shelf worn but looks unread. Inscribed by author, Richard Guy Wilson, on Title Page. 'To N.G. with best wishes, Richard Guy Wilson.'. Signed By Author. Codice articolo 53758
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Da: Winged Monkey Books, Arlington, VA, U.S.A.
First Edition. Large hardcover in jacket, very good with light shelf wear. Illustrated. Codice articolo 030223
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Da: Book People, Henrico, VA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. Brand new copy. Signed by author on Title Page. Signed By Author. Codice articolo 39212
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