The Washington National Mall

The Washington National Mall
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Total Pages : 128
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ISBN-10 : 0962984132
ISBN-13 : 9780962984136
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Book Synopsis The Washington National Mall by : Peter R. Penczer

Download or read book The Washington National Mall written by Peter R. Penczer and published by . This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first general history of the National Mall in Washington, America's most important urban park. The Mall is home to the Smithsonian Institution, the largest museum complex in the world, and it is the location of memorials to America's most important heroes. It has become the nation's center stage as well, the venue for the country's largest demonstrations. The Washington National Mall details the history of the National Mall and its institutions, then tells the stories behind each of the monuments and museums.


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Cover -- Copyright page -- Contents -- Tables and Figures -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. From Grand Avenue to Public Space: A Brief History of the Mal