| A Guide to Historic Hollywood: A Tour Through Place and Time Contributor(s): Mickelson, Joan (Author) |
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ISBN: 1596290498 ISBN-13: 9781596290495 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $20.69 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2005 Annotation: Nestled between Palm Beach's exclusive boutiques and the lavish lifestyle of Miami's South Beach rests the charming city of Hollywood, Florida. The charismatic land developer J.W. Young first envisioned this prosperous and well-appointed town in the early twentieth century, and within in a few short decades carved an elegant resort town from "a veritable wilderness." Divided into two parts, A Guide to Historic Hollywood by local historian Joan Mickelson?the daughter of a city founder?provides a history of Hollywood's formative years as well as a guide through the historic streets of this beautiful Florida city. From the roaring twenties to the post-war fifties, Mickelson highlights the buildings, people and events vital to the history of this now thriving coastal landmark. A Guide to Historic Hollywood brings to life Hollywood's characters and pioneers, which have shaped the city through its long and diverse history. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | United States - South - South Atlantic (dc, De, Fl, Ga, Md, Nc, Sc, Va, Wv) - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) |
| Dewey: 917.593 |
| LCCN: 2005022181 |
| Series: History & Guide |
| Physical Information: 0.67" H x 6.36" W x 9.26" (1.19 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Florida - Cultural Region - South Atlantic - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. |
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| Publisher Description: Nestled between Palm Beach's exclusive boutiques and the lavish lifestyle of Miami's South Beach rests the charming city of Hollywood, Florida. The charismatic land developer J.W. Young first envisioned this prosperous and picturesque town in the early 20th century, and within in a few short decades carved an elegant resort town from a veritable wilderness. Divided into two parts, A Guide to Historic Hollywood by local historian Joan Mickelson, the daughter of a city founder, provides a history of Hollywood's formative years as well as a guide through the historic streets of this beautiful Florida city. From the roaring '20s to the post-war '50s, Mickelson highlights the buildings, people and events vital to the history of this now-thriving coastal landmark. |
Contributor Bio(s): Mickelson, Joan: - Joan Mickelson's family was one of the first to settle in Hollywood, Florida. She grew up there and received her doctorate from Harvard University in art history. For over thirty years she was a museum curator and director in art and history museums throughout the Eastern United States. Also a biographer, she has written about various artists and a book on Hilla Rebay, the founding director of the Guggenheim Museum. |