Williamsburg Before and After
Title | Williamsburg Before and After PDF eBook |
Author | George Humphrey Yetter |
Publisher | Colonial Williamsburg |
Total Pages | 216 |
Release | 1988 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780879350772 |
George Yetter's informative text describes why Williamsburg was founded and flourished during the colonial period. He traces the deterioration that followed when the capital moved to Richmond in 1780, and concludes with the exciting story of how Williamsburg's past was saved. Old photographs, daguerreotypes, watercolors, sketches, and maps capture "pre-restoration" Williamsburg. Lovely color "after" photographs show that the vision and dream have been fulfilled.
Restoring Williamsburg
Title | Restoring Williamsburg PDF eBook |
Author | George Humphrey Yetter |
Publisher | Yale University Press |
Total Pages | 298 |
Release | 2019-01-01 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 0300248350 |
This up-to-date and comprehensive look at the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg illuminates the important role it has played in our understanding of 18th-century America.
Official Guide to Colonial Williamsburg
Title | Official Guide to Colonial Williamsburg PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Olmert |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Colonial Williamsburg (Williamsburg, Va.) |
ISBN | 9780879351847 |
This extensive guide to Colonial Williamsburg contains more than one hundred color photographs of the activities and attractions available in Virginia's restored colonial capital. Color-coded maps identify things to see and do and locate places to shop and dine. Building-by-building drawings help people tour easily. Short biographies about eighteenth-century inhabitants bring colonial society alive. Information about the museums and modern lodging and dining opportunities is included.
Williamsburg, Virginia
Title | Williamsburg, Virginia PDF eBook |
Author | Robert P. Maccubbin |
Publisher | City of Williamsburg, Va |
Total Pages | 334 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | History |
ISBN |
Commissioned by the city of Williamsburg, Virginia for the occasion of its 300th anniversary celebration, this collection of 23 articles draws a picture of the history of Williamsburg from prehistoric times to the present. Although a couple of articles touch upon the lives of Native Americans, African slaves, and others, the majority of the material is the predictable celebration of Williamsburg's prominent citizens; architecture; and governmental, religious, and academic institutions. A significant number of black and white pictures are included throughout. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Williamsburg Before and After
Title | Williamsburg Before and After PDF eBook |
Author | George Humphrey Yetter |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 198 |
Release | 2001-01-01 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780879352134 |
This special seventy-fifth anniversary edition is handsomely slipcased. George Yetter's informative text describes why Williamsburg was founded and flourished during the colonial period. He traces the deterioration that followed when the capital moved to Richmond in 1780, and concludes with the exciting story of how Williamsburg's past was saved. Old photographs, daguerreotypes, watercolors, sketches, and maps capture "pre-restoration" Williamsburg. Lovely color "after" photographs show that the vision and dream have been fulfilled.
Colonial Williamsburg
Title | Colonial Williamsburg PDF eBook |
Author | The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation |
Publisher | Colonial Williamsburg |
Total Pages | 258 |
Release | 2014-12-08 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0879352655 |
The first all-new edition of the official guide since 1985, Colonial Williamsburg is the first guide to focus on the Revolutionary City. It includes a comprehensive history of Williamsburg's role in the Revolution, followed by site-by-site descriptions of what happened here and why it mattered and still matters. Also featured are: Photo essays highlighting key scenes from the Revolution, Biographies of Revolutionary figures, Architectural histories, Treasures of the Art Museums, Hotels, Taverns and Restaurants, Recreation, and Shopping. More than 500 color photos.
Colonial Houses
Title | Colonial Houses PDF eBook |
Author | Hugh Howard |
Publisher | Harry N. Abrams |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2004-05-18 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 9780810943391 |
For anyone interested in learning about or creating an authentic Colonial-style home, Bob Vila collaborator Hugh Howard provides a tour of selected Colonial Williamsburg classic homes. Floor plans & full-color photos.