Large industries were placed in the Western suburbs and the extremely wealthy lived in massive mansions near the Yarra River. Almost all suburbs had access to a network of train and trams which were said to be the most modern in the world. Because of the economic boom of the gold rush, much of the inner part of Melbourne had outstanding Victorian architecture and housing. Melbourne was well known for its vast collection of building; ranging from cosy cottages to 12-story buildings. With the distinct Victorian architecture in mind, architects designed extraordinary buildings such as the State Library, University of Melbourne and the Royal Exhibition Building.
Chapter 11: Mediterranean Society: The Roman Phase Chapter 11 Reading Questions: 1. What contributions did the Etruscans and the early Roman monarchy make to the Roman republic? The Etruscans built thriving cities and established political and economic alliances between their settlements. They manufactured high-quality bronze and iron goods, and they worked gold and silver into jewelry. They built a fleet and traded actively in the western Mediterranean.
I want to propose the need to build a grocery store or market for our community to be able to buy necessary items such as groceries, medicines and household items. The building of the houses will be what is best for our community for the next decade and into the next century. This opportunity to grow this community is in your hands, we will have a vote in the following week to either approve or deny the building of this housing community. Thank you and I hope you support my visions in wanting to build our town
Thriving: Third fastest-growing city in America and the seventh largest U.S. city. Popular: More than 26 million people visit San Antonio each year. The city is centrally located between the east and west coasts. Venerable: One of the American West’s oldest cities settled in 1731 by sixteen Spanish families from the Canary Islands. San Antonio’s rich history surfaces StevesHomestead_SM.jpgin its architecture, neighborhoods, food, culture and traditions.
City Link Project- The Perth city link project is a project that aims to reconnect the Perth CBD and Northbridge via both light rail and bus services. The project will sink existing Fremantle light system below ground between Roe Street and Wellington Street to be added. The project will happen over two stages, first the light rail which has already commenced and is predicted to finish somtime in 2014, then after the conclusion of the light rail the above fround street connections will start with a future finishing date of 2020. The main idea of this project is to enhance the citys culture and lifestyle making it a more vibrant and friendly city for all. The city link project works to accommodate for the five themes emphasizes the need for a connected city and inevitably this is the main aim for the Directions 2031 plan.
as a result, the money states earn from being out of the liquor retail business could be used for healthcare, education and protecting the environment.the initiative supports political growth as well. obrien states, "under 1183, Washington would join 42 other states that allow consumers to purchase alcohol from licensed grocery or retail stores."(O`Brien). this will create lesser tax passed onto consumers when the state does not need taxpayers money to run liquor stores. economic growth will also therefore result from this initiative being passed. O`Brien states "with 1183`s passage, the city of seattle will receive an estimated 25.7 million in new revenues over 6 years.
A Brief History of the Oscar Shortly after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was incorporated in 1927, a dinner was held in the Crystal Ballroom of the Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles to discuss the goals of the new organization. One of those goals was devising a method of honoring outstanding achievements, thus encouraging higher levels of quality in all facets of motion picture production. Once the decision had been made to institute an award, a major item of business was the creation of a trophy to symbolize film achievement. MGM art director Cedric Gibbons designed the statuette and Los Angeles sculptor George Stanley was selected to bring to three-dimensional form the figure of a knight standing on a reel of film, hands gripping a sword. The Academy's worldrenowned statuette was born.
San Diego - Description, Challenges and Proposals: San Diego California Susan Pearson June 30, 2007 Professor Ricardo Jordan Final Paper San Diego - Description, Challenges and Proposals: San Diego California San Diego San Diego is an amazing and beautiful city. San Diego’s future is based on the quality of its governance and direction of its growth. This paper discusses the city of San Diego (metropolitan area); however, the San Diego region is composed of 19 jurisdictions. This paper discusses “The City” of San Diego and its growth patterns, demographics, economics and physical characteristics; however, due to the governance structure and the importance of the regional governing body this paper includes
The rich heritage of both California and the city can be traced to the one and half mile area of Old Town San Diego. The fushion of history, people, and cultures that came together to create the birth of California are carefully preserved by a number of city, state, and national landmarks and parks. Old Town state historic park creates works to replicate the birth of the city taking visitors back to 19th century life. Landmark building museums and exhibits inform visitors about the early history of San Diego Old Town San Diego commercial district designed to relicate the image The Old Town neighborhood has nine hotels, 32 restaurants and more than 100 specialty shops. [7] There are 12 art galleries and 27 historic buildings and sites, including Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, Presidio Park, Heritage Park (a collection of Victorian homes), and the Mormon Battalion Visitor Center.
The house was “…once white, decorated with cupolas and spires and scrolled balconies in the heavily lightsome style of the seventies, set on what had once been our most select street” (p.426), it was “…an eyesore among eyesores…” (p.426). Emily’s house was once one of the most divine houses in Jefferson, Mississippi, along with Miss Emily whom, prior to her father dying, once stood above the rest “…a slender figure in white…” (p.428) she was elegant, and full of life. Eventually people evolved and what was once a quiet and sultry neighbourhood was now modernized and industrialized, the house “…it smelled of dust and disuse – a close, dank smell. It was furnished in heavy, leather-covered furniture…” (p.426). Emily and the house began to decay together as though when one started to fall apart the other did as well, she began looking “…bloated, like a body long submerged in motionless water, and of that pallid hue.