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Tag Archives: Urban Development
125 Years of Yokohama Development
Yokohama is a historic seaport of the Kanto region of Japan, historically serving as a port city for receiving foreign visitors and dignitaries. While today the city’s fame pales in comparison to its neighbor, Tokyo, Yokohama was many visitors’ first … Continue reading
Posted in Collections Highlights, International Perspectives, Photography, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged 1900s travel, American travelers abroad, Asian history, comparative history, Grand Hotel Yokohama, Historical Photography, Japan, Kanto region, photographic comparison, port cities, Sallie Sharpe Diary, then and now, Urban Development, Yokohama
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Victor Gruen: Architect of Urban Renewal
Anyone interested in American architectural history, especially those intrigued by the mid-century modern style, will be pleased to learn that the University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center (AHC) has recently digitized part of an important collection in this area. The … Continue reading
Midcentury Housing: One Story
In the mid-20th century, the U.S. was experiencing both great economic success and a rapidly expanding population. As a result, housing and urban planning were of imminent concern to architects and city planners alike. Enter Alfred Kastner. Born and educated … Continue reading