The book offers stories about settlers and Native Americans, our Founding Fathers, and even famous celebrities such as Elvis Presley, who made a visit to the Jefferson Hotel. Presented in this book are several walking tours, including one through Capitol Square, home to the Thomas Jefferson-designed state capitol; a stroll down Monument Avenue, one of the first streets to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places; and even a ramble through Hollywood Cemetery, the picturesque 19th-century resting spot for many celebrated historical figures.
The book offers stories about settlers and Native Americans, our Founding Fathers, and even famous celebrities such as Elvis Presley, who made a visit to the Jefferson Hotel. Presented in this book are several walking tours, including one through Capitol Square, home to the Thomas Jefferson-designed state capitol; a stroll down Monument Avenue, one of the first streets to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places; and even a ramble through Hollywood Cemetery, the picturesque 19th-century resting spot for many celebrated historical figures.
Richmond: A Historic Walking Tour
128Richmond: A Historic Walking Tour
128Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780738566689 |
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Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing SC |
Publication date: | 02/22/2010 |
Series: | Images of America Series |
Pages: | 128 |
Sales rank: | 1,007,034 |
Product dimensions: | 6.40(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.50(d) |