How New York Became American, 1890–1924

How New York Became American, 1890–1924

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How New York Became American, 1890–1924
  • How New York Became American, 1890–1924
  • How New York Became American, 1890–1924
How New York Became American, 1890–1924

How New York Became American, 1890–1924

$200.00
$200.00

"Drawing on a wide range of textual and visual primary sources, Blake guides the reader through New York's many civic identities, from the first generation of New York skyscrapers and their role in "Americanizing" the city to the promotion of Midtown as the city's definitive public face. Her study ranges from the late 1890s into the early twentieth century, when the United States suddenly emerged as an imperial power, and the nation's industry, commerce, and culture stood poised to challenge Europe's global dominance. New York, the nation's largest city, became the de facto capital of American culture. Social reformers and tourism boosters, keen to see America's cities rival those of France or Britain, jockeyed for financial and popular support."

  • Author: Angela M. Blake
  • Publisher: JHU Press
  • Published: 2006-04-20
  • Pages: 257

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