Washington's U Street: A Biography

by Blair A. Ruble

Book Overview

This book traces the history of the U Street neighborhood in Washington, D.C., from its Civil War-era origins to its recent gentrification.

Home throughout the years to important scholars, entertainers, and political figures, as well as to historically prominent African American institutions, Washington's U Street neighborhood is a critical zone of contact between black and white America. Howard University and the Howard Theater are both...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1421405946
• ISBN13: 9781421405940
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.9" x 9.0"