Landmarks of American women's history
By: Page Putnam Miller.
Series: American landmarks; American landmarks (Oxford University Press)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 143
Subjects: Historic sites -- United States.; Historic buildings -- United States.; Women -- United States -- History.; Women -- Monuments -- United States.; United States -- History, Local.; United States -- Antiquities.
Description: Describes a variety of landmarks and buildings that represent women's experiences and accomplishments throughout history.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-134) and index.
"Published in consultation with the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, the National Park Foundation and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History."
Table of contents: title: Taos Pueblo : Native American women building community; title: St. John's Freehold, historic St. Mary's City : settling the New World; title: Watervliet Shaker historic district : leading religious communities; title: Boardinghouse at Boott Cotton Mill, Lowell National Historical Park : working in the mills; title: Wesleyan Chapel, Women's Rights National Historical Park : seeking equal rights; title: United Charities building : women advocating reform; title: M. Carey Thomas Library : striving for equal educational opportunities; title: Asilomar conference center : breaking professional barriers; title: Madam C.J. Walker building : succeeding as an entrepreneur; title: Pewabic pottery : experimenting with art forms; title: 54 Tradd Street, Charleston historic district : preserving historic dwellings.