He wasn’t a rock star, at least in the conventional sense. But, in a way he was: a star of his chosen profession, with his life work visible everywhere.
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Art Deco: its past and future
Art Deco was the predominant decor style of the 1920s and 1930s. More than a style, it was a movement. It captured fine and decorative arts, fashion and large scale architecture. It excited the decade of the Roaring Twenties and engaged the nation as the times slid into the Great Depression.
1939 New York World’s Fair – Optimism on the brink of war
The 1939 World’s Fair was held in New York to help the nation recover from the Great Depression.
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New York loves baseball; Baseball loves New York
Did baseball originate in New York? Maybe it did and maybe not. It is a complex story and engrossing.
America’s favorite outdoor chair: the Adirondack
What is an Adirondack chair and why is it so popular? It is comfortable, durable, sturdy, and easy to maintain.