| Solvang Contributor(s): Cragg, Curt (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738559350 ISBN-13: 9780738559353 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback Published: September 2008 Annotation: aDenmark in Americaa describes the charming village of Solvang, California. What began as a Danish colony has become something entirely different than what the founders intended. Following World War II, Danish-style architecture was emphasized in this Santa Barbara County coastal community, and generations of visitors have come to Solvang for the annual Danish Days celebration. However, understanding Solvang as merely a tourist destination would overlook the historical foundation upon which the Danish colony was established in the Santa Ynez Valleyato establish a cultural community for religious and educational purposes in the desirable California climate. This book celebrates the old Solvang as well as the one millions of tourists know today. Click for more in this series: Postcard History |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - West (ak, Ca, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, Wy) - Antiques & Collectibles | Postcards - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) |
| Dewey: 979.491 |
| LCCN: 2008921578 |
| Series: Postcard History |
| Physical Information: 0.32" H x 6.48" W x 9.24" L (0.70 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Locality - Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA - Cultural Region - Southern California - Geographic Orientation - California |
| Features: Illustrated, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
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| Publisher Description: "Denmark in America" describes the charming village of Solvang, California. What began as a Danish colony has become something entirely different than what the founders intended. Following World War II, Danish-style architecture was emphasized in this Santa Barbara County coastal community, and generations of visitors have come to Solvang for the annual Danish Days celebration. However, understanding Solvang as merely a tourist destination would overlook the historical foundation upon which the Danish colony was established in the Santa Ynez Valley--to establish a cultural community for religious and educational purposes in the desirable California climate. This book celebrates the old Solvang as well as the one millions of tourists know today. |
Contributor Bio(s): Cragg, Curt: - Author Curt Cragg, a resident of Solvang, is an avid collector of local postcards and the archivist for both the Buellton and Santa Ynez Valley Historical Societies. These postcards illustrate Solvang's evolution from an exclusive Danish colony into a world-renowned tourist destination. |
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