- About the Lecture
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About the Lecture
"Downtown" is the first history of what was once viewed as the heart of the American city. It tells the fascinating story of how downtown--and the way Americans thought about downtown--changed over time. By showing how business and property owners worked to promote the well-being of downtown, even at the expense of other parts of the city, this book gives a riveting account of spatial politics in urban America.Related Videos
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- About the Speaker
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About the Speaker
Robert M. Fogelson
Professor of Urban Studies and History
Robert M. Fogelson is a Professor of Urban Studies and History in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at MIT.
- About the Host
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About the Host
MIT Libraries
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DOWNTOWN: Its Rise and Fall, 1880-1950
- Robert M. Fogelson
- November 15, 2001
- Running Time: 01:07:33
