Author: Mrs. Arthur Barneveld Bibbins
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Category : Baltimore (Md.)
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Flag House Guide to Historic Landmarks of Baltimore
Author: Mrs. Arthur Barneveld Bibbins
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Category : Baltimore (Md.)
Languages : en
Pages : 82
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Publisher:
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Category : Baltimore (Md.)
Languages : en
Pages : 82
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Star-spangled Banner Flag House Guide to Historic Landmarks of Baltimore
Author: Ruthella Bernard Mory Bibbins
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Category : Baltimore (Md.)
Languages : en
Pages : 64
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Publisher:
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Category : Baltimore (Md.)
Languages : en
Pages : 64
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The Baltimore Book
Author: Ruthella Bernard Mory Bibbins
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Category : Baltimore (Md.)
Languages : en
Pages : 82
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Category : Baltimore (Md.)
Languages : en
Pages : 82
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Monuments to Heaven
Author: Lois Zanow
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1452085374
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
This book is the only one that describes exclusively the architecture, history, and art associated with 23 of Baltimore's churches and synagogues dating from 1785 to 1887. Within these houses of worship, designed by leading architects of the day, are outstanding examples of windows, statuary, paintings, mosaics, carvings and religious artifacts. Robert Cary Long, Jr., Benjamin LaTrobe and Stanford White are a few of the architects. Louis Comfort Tiffany, John LaFarge, Constantine Brumidi and Hans Schuler represent some of the artisans. A majority of the buildings are National Historic Landmarks or are on the national Register of Historic Places. Churches parallel the development of the city. The book tells why each church or synagogue was founded, the particular ethnic or social group it served and how it adapted over the years to Baltimore's changing demographics. Each building has a special story to tell. Only those religious structures which still have active congregations or are used for religious ceremonies are included. These buildings are city treasures in terms of their history, architecture and artisans' contributions to the interiors. The structures are concentrated in downtown Baltimore and include a variety of neighborhoods. The book can be used as a guide to explore these Baltimore gems.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1452085374
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
This book is the only one that describes exclusively the architecture, history, and art associated with 23 of Baltimore's churches and synagogues dating from 1785 to 1887. Within these houses of worship, designed by leading architects of the day, are outstanding examples of windows, statuary, paintings, mosaics, carvings and religious artifacts. Robert Cary Long, Jr., Benjamin LaTrobe and Stanford White are a few of the architects. Louis Comfort Tiffany, John LaFarge, Constantine Brumidi and Hans Schuler represent some of the artisans. A majority of the buildings are National Historic Landmarks or are on the national Register of Historic Places. Churches parallel the development of the city. The book tells why each church or synagogue was founded, the particular ethnic or social group it served and how it adapted over the years to Baltimore's changing demographics. Each building has a special story to tell. Only those religious structures which still have active congregations or are used for religious ceremonies are included. These buildings are city treasures in terms of their history, architecture and artisans' contributions to the interiors. The structures are concentrated in downtown Baltimore and include a variety of neighborhoods. The book can be used as a guide to explore these Baltimore gems.
Star-Spangled Banner
Author: Marc Ferris
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 1421415194
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
The first comprehensive history of America’s controversial national anthem and how it evolved from an English barroom ballad into a patriotic hit. Nearly every American knows The Star-Spangled Banner, the national anthem of the United States of America. Yet many people dislike the song, contend that it glorifies militarism, and question its suitability as the musical embodiment of nationhood. Even professional vocalists have trouble singing the multi-octave melody and remembering the words. So why in 1931 did Congress designate it as the official national anthem, more than a century after Francis Scott Key put pen to paper? Filled with fascinating, little-known facts drawn from a variety of primary sources, Star-Spangled Banner provides the first narrative history of this controversial song, which turns 200 years old in 2014. Marc Ferris’s lively account, which traces the evolution of the song’s instant popularity as well as its use and abuse by Americans of different political stripes, also explains the changing rituals surrounding the song, including the practice of standing—with hats removed and hand held over the heart—during public performances. This entertaining book will appeal to patriots of all persuasions, along with sports fans, musicians, veterans, history buffs, and anyone who has ever struggled to hit the high notes in the land of the free and the home of the brave.
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 1421415194
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
The first comprehensive history of America’s controversial national anthem and how it evolved from an English barroom ballad into a patriotic hit. Nearly every American knows The Star-Spangled Banner, the national anthem of the United States of America. Yet many people dislike the song, contend that it glorifies militarism, and question its suitability as the musical embodiment of nationhood. Even professional vocalists have trouble singing the multi-octave melody and remembering the words. So why in 1931 did Congress designate it as the official national anthem, more than a century after Francis Scott Key put pen to paper? Filled with fascinating, little-known facts drawn from a variety of primary sources, Star-Spangled Banner provides the first narrative history of this controversial song, which turns 200 years old in 2014. Marc Ferris’s lively account, which traces the evolution of the song’s instant popularity as well as its use and abuse by Americans of different political stripes, also explains the changing rituals surrounding the song, including the practice of standing—with hats removed and hand held over the heart—during public performances. This entertaining book will appeal to patriots of all persuasions, along with sports fans, musicians, veterans, history buffs, and anyone who has ever struggled to hit the high notes in the land of the free and the home of the brave.
Art Books
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 812
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Including an international directory of museum permanent collection catalogs.
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 812
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Including an international directory of museum permanent collection catalogs.
The Star-Spangled Banner Flag House/1812 Museum
Author: Star-Spangled Banner Flag House
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Category : Flags
Languages : en
Pages : 29
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Category : Flags
Languages : en
Pages : 29
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Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 792
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 792
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The National Union Catalog, Pre-1956 Imprints
Author: Library of Congress
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Category : Catalogs, Union
Languages : en
Pages : 712
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Category : Catalogs, Union
Languages : en
Pages : 712
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The Stranger's Guide to Baltimore
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Category : Baltimore (Md.)
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Baltimore (Md.)
Languages : en
Pages : 134
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