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Historic Homes of Florida

2014-10-01 Architecture
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Release : 2014-10-01
Genre : Architecture
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Book Synopsis Historic Homes of Florida by : Laura Stewart

Download or read book Historic Homes of Florida written by Laura Stewart. This book was released on 2014-10-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Houses tell the human side of history. In this survey of restored residences, their stories are intertwined with those of their owners in a domestic history of Florida from the days of Spanish occupation to the Rawlings House in Cross Creek, Vizcaya in Miami, and President Harry S. Trumans "Little White House" in Key West. Most of these houses are museums now; others are restaurants or bed-and-breakfasts. This new edition is updated and illustrated with color photographs.

Historic Homes of Florida's First Coast

2014-11-04 History
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Release : 2014-11-04
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis Historic Homes of Florida's First Coast by : Mary Atwood

Download or read book Historic Homes of Florida's First Coast written by Mary Atwood. This book was released on 2014-11-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of the earliest European settlers colonized Northeast Florida when it was little more than a wilderness. Today, the area is rich in multicultural heritage and historic significance, and its historic homes stand as a testament to its intriguing past. Step inside a Second Spanish Period structure that was home to European royalty and visited by iconic film star Greta Garbo. Visit the places that inspired works such as Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings's Pulitzer prize-winning novel "The Yearling" and British composer Frederick Delius's masterpiece, "Florida Suite." Author and award-winning photographer Mary Atwood explores the homes of early colonial settlers, wealthy plantation owners, illustrious Florida artists and those responsible for shaping Florida's First Coast.

Florida's Historic African American Homes

2021 History
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Release : 2021
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis Florida's Historic African American Homes by : Jada Wright-Greene

Download or read book Florida's Historic African American Homes written by Jada Wright-Greene. This book was released on 2021. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The state of Florida has a rich history of African Americans who have contributed to the advancement and growth of today. From slaves to millionaires, African Americans from all walks of life resided in cabins, homes, and stately mansions. The lives of millionaires, educators, businessmen, community leaders, and innovators in Florida's history are explored in each residence. Mary McLeod Bethune, A.L. Lewis, and D.A. Dorsey are a few of the prominent African Americans who not only resided in the state of Florida but also created opportunities for other blacks to further their lives in education and ownership of property and to have a better quality of life. One of the most humanistic traits found in history is the home of someone who has added something of value to society. Today, some of these residences serve as house museums, community art galleries, cultural institutions, and monuments that interpret and share the legacy of their owners.

Florida Historic Homes

1988 Bed and breakfast accommodations
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Release : 1988
Genre : Bed and breakfast accommodations
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Book Synopsis Florida Historic Homes by : Laura Stewart

Download or read book Florida Historic Homes written by Laura Stewart. This book was released on 1988. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

20 Best Historic Homes in Florida

2014-10-15 Travel
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Release : 2014-10-15
Genre : Travel
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Book Synopsis 20 Best Historic Homes in Florida by : Gillian Birch

Download or read book 20 Best Historic Homes in Florida written by Gillian Birch. This book was released on 2014-10-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From simple cracker homes to palatial mansions, 20 Best Historic Homes in Florida covers a diverse collection of historic attractions that are all open to the public for tours. Each chapter focuses on a particular historic home and its occupants, tracing the development of Florida through each descriptive tour to create an excellent resource for anyone with an interest in Florida's history and heritage.From Florida's oldest house (Gonzales-Alvarez House in St Augustine) to the replacement Governor's Mansion in Tallahassee, these hand-picked residences create a timeline of Florida history from 1723 to the present day. Tours of these historic residences bring Florida's history vividly to life for visitors of all ages. They cover Spanish and British colonial history (Oldest House), settler history (Pena-Peck House), civil war history(Gamble Plantation), social history (Burroughs House), presidential history (Harry S. Truman's Little White House), railroad history (Whitehall), political history (Governor's Mansion), religious history (Seven Sisters House, Koreshan State Historic Park), plantation history (De Bary Hall) and even circus history (Ringling's Ca' d'Zan). Those interested in some of America's greatest politicians, writers, leaders, pioneers, inventors and entrepreneurs will enjoy a virtual tour of the former homes of Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, John Ringling, Edward William Bok, Henry Morrison Flagler, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, James Deering and Ernest Hemingway through the descriptive pages and photographs of this book. The book is divided into geographical regions for those wanting to visit the historic homes in their local area. It also includes a fascinating timeline of the residences in context with the American Revolution, Seminole Wars and the American Civil War for those wanting to read about these homes in chronological order. The book shows how settlers arrived in Florida primarily by boat and later by railroad to eventually occupy the farthest reaches of the Florida Keys. From Tallahassee to Key West, this fascinating book takes you on an in-depth tour of Florida through the eyes of curators, docents and volunteers who facilitate these public tours. Enjoy each chapter, and perhaps be inspired to visit some of these unique properties that chart Florida's remarkable history and development in such a tangible and entertaining way.*With an introduction from the Curator of the Florida Governor's Mansion*

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