Recreation in the United States: National Historic Landmark Theme Study
Charleton JH. 1986. Recreation in the United States: National Historic Landmark Theme Study. National Historic Landmark Theme Studies. National Park Service. Washington, DC
This study examines a number of outstanding and illustrative examples of properties associated with the history of recreation in the United States for potential National Historic Landmark designation. Topics covered include baseball; stadiums; college athletic facilities; cricket, tennis, and lawn bowling; racetracks and speedways; public parks and gardens; world's fair and exposition sites; amusement parks, carousels, and roller coasters; circus properties; zoos; nautical recreation and sports; resort hotels, spas, casinos, and camps; science as recreation; and pageantry and festivals.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Charleton, James
- Date of Issue
- 1986
- Publisher
- National Park Service