Hidden alleyways of Washington, DC: a history
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Beteilige Person: Williams, Kimberly Prothro 1962- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Washington, DC Georgetown University Press [2023]
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Abstract:"Kim Prothro Williams explains the remarkable architectural and social history of Washington, DC's multifaceted alleyways. This richly illustrated book also provides an appealing visual record of the roles and evolution of alleyways in the city. Washington's alleys were never intended to be seen. They were deliberately hidden from public view to conceal the services and people behind the grand design envisioned by the capital's early planners. But more so than in most American cities, alleyways in DC have always been a fundamental part of the life and economy of the city. Many alleyways have contained a parallel world of neighborhoods, manufacturing, and bohemian spaces. DC alleys were created in the original Plan of the City to provide access to the rear of the large lots for stables, carriage houses, and other utility buildings. As the city grew and property values rose, land owners changed the purpose of some alleys by building and renting out alley dwellings.
Umfang:x, 143 Seiten Illustrationen, Pläne 21 x 21 cm
ISBN:9781647123925
1647123925