The First 300
Author | : Lower Merion Historical Society |
Publisher | : American Society of Civil Engineers |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2000 |
ISBN-10 | : 0788185004 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780788185007 |
Rating | : 4/5 (04 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The Main Line of Phila. is considered the home of the Blue Bloods of Phila. -- the rich & famous who created the mansions & gardens one appreciates today. This book demonstrates in words, sketches, & photographs how one community has witnessed & participated in a hefty slice of cultural & demographic change in American history. It was written by more than 75 historians, educators, archivists, writers, architects, artists, & just plain folks. Throughout the book are sidebars filled with remembrances, quirky stories & interesting tidbits that remind the reader that this is a history of people. Includes more than 800 vintage B&W photos. Spectacular!