History & Guide

Name: History Lover's Guide to Florida, A
Brand: James C. Clark
SKU: 9781467143387
Price: 23.99 USD
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The History & Guide history book series are both guides to history landmarks and collection pieces for vintage-image lovers. Visit the New York City steps where George Washington took the first Oath of Office. Uncover the true origins of Chicago’s Second City Theater, or relax in the peach orchards of South Carolina. Trace the history of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, from Detroit to Washington D.C. From Colorado’s award-winning breweries to the historic cemeteries of Portland, Oregon, discover America - and your next destination - with these unique guidebooks. [View all History & Guide books]

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History Lover's Guide to Florida, A

A Guide to Historic Hollywood

A Guide to Historic St. Augustine, Florida

A Guide to Historic Orlando

A Guide to Historic Winter Park, Florida

A Guide to Historic Tampa

A Guide to Historic Gainesville

A Guide to Historic Lakeland, Florida

History Lover's Guide to Florida, A

9781467143387

$23.99

Florida is a state of transplants. Even people who relocated here decades ago still claim their birthplace as their home. They might change their mind if they knew that the Sunshine State owns one of the richest histories in the nation. Decades before the Pilgrims, the Spanish celebrated Thanksgiving in Florida. Centuries before the first St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York, the holiday was celebrated in St. Augustine, where urban renewal was underway when Jamestown settlers arrived. Author James Clark offers a lifetime of places to explore and thousands of facts to fascinate, tracing the state's long history from Pensacola to the Florida Keys.

A Guide to Historic Hollywood

9781596290495

$24.99

Nestled between Palm Beach's exclusive boutiques and the lavish lifestyle of Miami's South Beach rests the charming city of Hollywood, Florida.

The charismatic land developer J.W. Young first envisioned this prosperous and picturesque town in the early 20th century, and within in a few short decades carved an elegant resort town from a veritable wilderness. Divided into two parts, A Guide to Historic Hollywoodby local historian Joan Mickelson, the daughter of a city founder, provides a history of Hollywood's formative years as well as a guide through the historic streets of this beautiful Florida city. From the roaring '20s to the post-war '50s, Mickelson highlights the buildings, people and events vital to the history of this now-thriving coastal landmark.

A Guide to Historic St. Augustine, Florida

9781596293366

$21.99

Travel through these easy-to-follow tours of St. Augustine, North America's oldest continuously inhabited European settlement.

Explore famed St. Augustine locales, including the Castillo de San Marcos, the Cathedral of St. Augustine, the Huguenot Cemetery and the Plaza. Discover the wonderful historic architecture, attractions and international flavor that make St. Augustine a flourishing winter playground. Let Steve Rajtar and Kelly Goodman guide you through the history-rich streets of this delightful north Florida community in their comprehensive Guide to Historic St. Augustine, Florida.

A Guide to Historic Winter Park, Florida

9781596294363

$21.99

A Guide to Historic Winter Park chronicles the founding and growth of this extraordinary community, one that thrives today as a mecca for both boutique shoppers and outdoor enthusiasts. Established during the 1880s, historic Winter Park will delight the senses.
Explore the city along five self-guided neighborhood walks that wind amidst the quaint shops, stately churches and "cottages" of the turn-of-the-century elite.
Stroll through historic Rollins College, oak-shaded and reminiscent of the New England alma maters of its founders.
Enjoy the lush parklands and canals that connect the city's picturesque lakes and botanical treasures.
Wander the halls of the city's museums, libraries and numerous mansions once filled with Baroque music and opulent décor.

A Guide to Historic Tampa

9781596292536

$21.99

Tampa--the town that began as a Civil War garrison, housed a cigar manufacturer's dream, and became a city oasis in paradise.

Tampa is a spicy mix of cultures and traditions, some from as far away as the tip of South America--others as homegrown as the cigars from old Ybor City. Whether you want to discover the city's secrets, reminisce with the locals, or explore streets that retain the historic flavor of Old Florida, Author and local historian Steve Rajtar guides you through the history and historic sites of beautiful old Tampa, with wonderful vintage photographs and street-by-street details of "The Cigar City."

A Guide to Historic Gainesville

9781596292178

$21.99

Your guide to the people, places and events that made Gainesville the thriving city and educational center it is today. Gainesville, Florida, was established in the early 1850s in an area of Alachua County known for cotton farming, cattle and citrus. It soon became known for education, with many fine private schools. The arrival of the railroads made it a crossroads town that grew to be the state s fourth-largest city. The arrival in 1906 of what became the University of Florida gave Gainesville the major state-supported institution of higher education, and thereafter the city and the university were inextricably entwined. The city has grown to be a comfortable place to live, and the university is now one of the largest in the nation, with an international reputation for academics and sports.Local historian and UF Law School graduate Steve Rajtar leads you through the decades with words and pictures. An A-to-Z street guide is included to help you explore the historic homes, churches and other sites of historic Gainesville on your own.

A Guide to Historic Lakeland, Florida

9781596292710

$21.99

Lakeland is a charming Florida city teeming with history. To find the heart of Lakeland, stroll through the Munn Park Historic District and along the shores of scenic Lake Hollingsworth. Study the architecture of the renowned Frank Lloyd Wright buildings of Florida Southern College. Take time to wind your way past the brick and stucco homes in old neighborhoods built when citrus and phosphate were the town's financial backbone.
A Guide to Historic Lakeland, Florida, by local historian and tour guide Steve Rajtar, explores the history and events that made Lakeland what it is today. Featuring a walking tour of the Florida Southern campus and a detailed street-by-street breakdown of Lakeland's key historic buildings and hidden architectural treasures, this guide will help you discover your own favorite corners of this beautiful Florida city among the lakes.