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Author : George Walter Born
Release : 2003
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 311/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Historic Florida Keys by : George Walter Born
Download or read book Historic Florida Keys written by George Walter Born. This book was released on 2003. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated history of Key West, Florida, paired with histories of the local companies.
Author : Laura Albritton & Jerry Wilkinson
Release : 2018
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 916/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Hidden History of the Florida Keys by : Laura Albritton & Jerry Wilkinson
Download or read book Hidden History of the Florida Keys written by Laura Albritton & Jerry Wilkinson. This book was released on 2018. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Florida Keys have witnessed all kinds of historical events, from the dramatic and the outrageous to the tragic and the comic. Join the authors as they delve into tales of treasure hunters, developers, exotic dancers, determined preservationists and more from the colorful history of the Florida Keys.
Author : John Viele
Release : 1996
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 017/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Florida Keys by : John Viele
Download or read book The Florida Keys written by John Viele. This book was released on 1996. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Well-researched, fascinating accounts of Florida Keys' life of the past two centuries.
Author : Lynn M. Homan
Release : 2006
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 966/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Key West and the Florida Keys by : Lynn M. Homan
Download or read book Key West and the Florida Keys written by Lynn M. Homan. This book was released on 2006. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of postcards captures a trip along that magical ribbon of road from the Florida mainland to the "Southernmost City" of Key West and makes for an unforgettable journey.
Author : George Walter Born
Release : 2006
Genre : Architecture
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 522/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Preserving Paradise by : George Walter Born
Download or read book Preserving Paradise written by George Walter Born. This book was released on 2006. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the nearly 500 years since the Florida Keys were discovered by Christopher Columbus in his search for the Fountain of Youth, Key West has been the home of a dazzling array of inhabitants. The picturesque island has been populated with native Indians, European settlers, pirates and other various scallywags, pineapple farmers and an endless stream of sailors from far-flung ports of call. Each faction brought with it to the island a unique past and culture, and no where can this variety of influences be more readily observed than in Key West's historic architecture. The intriguing history of Key West can be deciphered through the architecture of its buildings--each façade and portico offers another subtle detail in the island-city's larger story. Preserving Paradise, by author and executive director of the Historic Florida Keys Foundation George Born, reveals the nuances of Key West's architecture and uses it to illuminate many aspects of Conch Republic history. With a warm, readable style, Born explores a range of topics, including Key West's prevalent architectural styles, the preservation of historic structures, the history of building materials, and the effect of hurricanes on the city's architectural heritage. Committed to preserving Key West's architecture and the past it represents, Born explains in detail just why Key West is so architecturally unique, and why the city's buildings, streets and neighborhoods are a repository of history that can be discovered by experts and weekend visitors alike.
