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2 days ago · Gilded Age mansions were lavish houses built between 1870 and the early 20th century by some of the richest people in the United States. These estates were raised by the nation's industrial, financial and commercial elite, who amassed great fortunes in era of expansion of the tobacco, railroad, steel, and oil industries coinciding with a lack ...
1 day ago · Signature. Maria do Carmo Miranda da Cunha GCIH, OMC [1] (9 February 1909 – 5 August 1955), known professionally as Carmen Miranda ( Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈkaʁmẽj miˈɾɐ̃dɐ] ), was a Portuguese-born Brazilian singer, dancer, and actress. Nicknamed "The Brazilian Bombshell", [2] [3] she was known for her signature fruit hat outfit ...
6 days ago · King Vidor. King Wallis Vidor ( / ˈviːdɔːr /; February 8, 1894 – November 1, 1982) was an American film director, film producer, and screenwriter whose 67-year film-making career successfully spanned the silent and sound eras. His works are distinguished by a vivid, humane, and sympathetic depiction of contemporary social issues.
4 days ago · I have never considered myself to be a collector of rare books, but my interests have brought me into owning a great many books – one of which, to me, has had great value: William Le Baron Jenney’s so-called Principles & Practice of Architecture. While Sanford Loring’s name precedes that of Jenney as the author, I am convinced that Loring ...
Aug 1, 2024 · William E. LeBaron is the VP and Pres of Owens Corning Construction Services at Owens Corning. Wallmine is a radically better financial terminal. Sign up in seconds, it's free!
Aug 1, 2024 · Located in the 184-acre Garfield Park — designed by William LeBaron Jenney, who also designed the world’s first skyscraper in 1884 (Chicago’s Home Insurance Building) — Garfield Park Conservatory debuted in 1908. It was created by people in the community to preserve and protect the park. Today it’s managed by the Chicago Park District ...
Aug 5, 2024 · In 1896, the architect William Le Baron Jenney undertook a public relations campaign to convince the world that his design for his Home Insurance Building (1885) in Chicago was the “first skyscraper.” In this campaign Jenney made false claims and exaggeratory remarks about his role in skyscraper history.
