| Buffalo:: Good Neighbors, Great Architecture Contributor(s): Mingus, Nancy Blumenstalk (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738524492 ISBN-13: 9780738524498 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2003 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) |
| Dewey: 974.702 |
| Series: Making of America |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 6.8" W x 9.72" (0.93 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - New York - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Buffalo, New York owes much of its fame to the Erie Canal, which ushered in unprecedented growth and prestige to what was at its peak the nation's eighth largest city. Burgeoning railroads and grain, coal, and lumber exports dominated this industrial giant through the dawn of the twentieth century, culminating in the city's crowning moment of glory, the Pan American Exposition of 1901. As industry declined and residents fled to the suburbs, perceptive citizens recognized Buffalo's vast architectural treasures and rescued many landmarks with the intention of preserving the community's heritage. |
Contributor Bio(s): Mingus, Nancy Blumenstalk: - Author Nancy Blumenstalk Mingus chairs the Town of Amherst Historic Preservation Commission, is a member of several local and national preservation organizations, and has published three books and many articles. She presents here the first comprehensive history of Buffalo, focusing on the people and structures that made the city famous. The lively narrative and striking historic images offer a valuable, informative account of this vital northeastern city. |