| New City Upon a Hill:: A History of Columbia, Maryland Contributor(s): Stebenne, David (Author), Mitchell, Joseph Rocco (Author) |
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ISBN: 1596290676 ISBN-13: 9781596290679 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2007 Annotation: ?This highly readable book is for Howard County and Columbia residents, for young people who want to learn about the founding of their hometown and for those people who want to understand how a vibrant new city can be successfully created from scratch based on the extraordinary vision of one man.? Robert Tennenbaum Columbia's chief architect, planner and editor of Creating a New City: Columbia, Maryland ?Having been born and raised in Columbia, I have a deep connection and strong commitment to this community and its core values of diversity, acceptance and opportunity for all. I look forward to this new perspective on the history of Jim Rouse's vision and how it came to fruition.? Ken Ulman Howard County Executive |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) |
| Dewey: 975.281 |
| LCCN: 2007000648 |
| Series: Brief History |
| Physical Information: 0.65" H x 6.85" W x 9.63" (1.20 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Maryland |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Published in anticipation of Columbia's fortieth anniversary in 2007, this book showcases the history of one of the nation's leading "new towns." Built from the brilliant plan developed by visionary designer James Rouse, Columbia's innovative design is the foundation for a unique community that has thrived for decades and flourishes today. |
Contributor Bio(s): Stebenne, David: - Joseph Mitchell was a history teacher in Howard County, Maryland for more than 30 years. He is author or co-author of 5 books. David Stebenne grew up in Columbia, Maryland, and is currently a professor of history and law at Ohio State University. He is author of two books. |