Main Street - The Face Of Urban America by Carole Rifkind 1977 Softcover

Description: Tall thick softcover book with illustrated covers, no dust jacket present, covers have light shelf wear and extremity wear with cover corners curled, interior is clean. Overall condition of the book is Good - near Good +. Please see photos for more information on the condition of the book. 8vo/octavo size at spine, 265 pages, index of places, selected bibliography, appendix: Photographing Main Street, illustrated throughout with b&w photos, published by Harper Colophon Books/ Harper & Row, Publishers, N.Y., 1977, stated First Edition. Fascinating book on the rise and fall of America’s Main Streets all across the nation, filled with great photos, and in nice condition. From the rear cover reviews: “ Main Street is being rediscovered...For two many Main Streets it is already too late - urban renewal, the interstate highway system, shopping centers and sprawl development have taken their toll. For many others, there is still hope. The renewed appreciation for the critical importance of Main Street may mean that the remaining Main Streets throughout the country will be sustained and revived. Carole Rifkind’s book is an excellent addition to the recent publications on the importance of town and city centers and their Main Streets. The book combines a historical overview of the origin, development and threatened demise of American Main Streets with a concise description of their shape, substance, and symbolism. The main attraction of the book, however, is its photographs. The author selected photographs that poignantly depict the full story of Main Street from its rough beginnings to the mid-19th century to today’s uncertain predicament.” - Frank Keefe,Historic Preservation. Book’s been stored in a smoke free home with three short haired pets. Please study and understand what you’re looking at/buying; I accept returns within 30 days, buyer pays for return shipping. I only accept PayPal for payment, please no e-checks. I will ship internationally via eBay’s Global Shipping Program. Shipping charges listed are for US Shipping only and are paid by the seller; alternate US shipping charges are paid by the buyer. Please don’t hesitate to contact me through eBay with any questions or serious reasonable Best Offer submissions; I’ll gladly respond ASAP. I invite you to visit my eBay store Bill’s Books And Things, browse through the other fine books and items listed there for sale, and follow the store to keep current with all the latest additions to the store, thanks!

Price: 16 USD

Location: Tewksbury, Massachusetts

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