The New York Times – Travel:
In 1775, George Washington sent Henry Knox, a Boston bookseller, to fetch 60 tons of artillery. We followed Knox’s route to see how the country has changed.
Category: Suburbs
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Just How Rich Were the McCallisters in ‘Home Alone’?
The New York Times – Film:
Fans have been debating the McCallister family’s wealth for years. We asked the Federal Reserve for answers.
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What the Suburbs Did for Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen
The New York Times – Music:
A new book by the author Jim Cullen explores the uncanny parallels between the careers of these two musicians, and how they were products of their time and place.
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‘Mr. Blandings’ Is Now 75. What Can His Dream House Tell Us About Ours?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The 1948 film starring Cary Grant and Myrna Loy celebrated leaving city life and spreading out in suburbia. Even then, it was a questionable idea.
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The Interior Lives of Black Homes
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A new wave of books, exhibitions and archival projects work to tell a more complete story of spaces designed for and by Black homeowners.