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(Encyclopedia) Weegee, pseud. of Arthur Fellig, 1899–1968, American photojournalist, b. Zolochiv, Ukraine (then in Austria-Hungary) as Usher Fellig. His family immigrated (1910) to New York City,…Burgis, William
(Encyclopedia) Burgis, WilliamBurgis, Williambûrˈjĭs [key], fl. 1717–31, American engraver and publisher of maps and views, b. London. His name appears as publisher on the views South Prospect of ye…city
(Encyclopedia) city, densely populated urban center, larger than a village or a town, whose inhabitants are engaged primarily in commerce and industry. In the United States a city is legally an…America's Snobbiest Cities
The following table lists the U.S. cities voted to have the most snob appeal— whether it be attitude, confidence, or pretension— in the United States, as decided by Travel+Leisure's "…U.S. Cities
Cite /**/ New York, which once served as the nation's capital, has been the largest city in the U.S. since 1790. Since the founding of St. Augustine, Florida in 1565, the United States has seen a…U.S. Cities: Best Architecture in U.S. Cities, 2012
Each year Travelandleisure.com and CNN Headline News ask more than 60,000 Americans what they like—and don't like—about 25 large American cities and…Best Restaurants in U.S. Cities, 2015
As part of Travel+Leisure's America's Favorite Cities survey, readers ranked 38 cities for qualities like walkable streets, historic appeal, and art galleries…Bemelmans, Ludwig
(Encyclopedia) Bemelmans, Ludwig, 1898–1962 American author and illustrator of children's books, b. Meran, Austria-Hungary (now in Italy), to Belgian and German parents. Trained in the hotel and…Laurent, Robert
(Encyclopedia) Laurent, RobertLaurent, Robertrōbârˈ lôrĕntˈ [key], 1890–1970, American sculptor, b. France. He emigrated to the United States in 1902 and later studied in Rome. Progressing from early…Wood, Fernando
(Encyclopedia) Wood, Fernando, 1812–81, American politician, b. Philadelphia. He became a successful shipping merchant in New York City and a leader of Tammany Hall. Wood was elected mayor in 1854…Trending
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