El Vedado. History of a Havana Neighborhood
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| Rating | : | 4.30 (608 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0989542912 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Much more than a survey of the origin, urbanization process or architectural merits of Havana's premier development, El Vedado: History of a Havana Neighborhood analyzes how, through the establishment of institutions charged with the stabilization of interests and cultural norms that were in gradual transition from a European to a North American model, the neighborhood that came to be known as El Vedado became not only the center of Havana, but of Cuba itself.. Founded in 1859 west of Old Havana, the subdivision of El Vedado developed during the first half of the 20th century as the crossroads of urban, architectural, social, and cultural enlightenment in Cuba
"El Vedado is a state of mind" according to Diogenes. This book's greatest strength is that it is much more than a survey of the origin, urbanization process or architectural merits of El Vedado. It analyzes the establishment of institutions such as cultural societies and local publications, all of which contributed to social ties among intellectuals, professionals and industrialists. The coexistence of theaters, social clubs, nightclubs, radio and televisi. jose diaz-asper said Get One in English y uno en Espanol!. Recuerdos inolvidables para los abuelos and a history lesson for the grandchildren.Compra un ejemplar en espanol para los primeros and one copy in English for the latter!. Nina said VERY DETAILED. Beautiful history, very detailed a MUST for all "VEDADONIANS".