Colorado Experience: Hotel de Paris
Amid Colorado’s booming Silver Rush, Louis Depuy, a seminary dropout and army deserter utilized his knowledge from years as a Paris restaurant apprentice to create a first-class French restaurant and hotel in the mining town of Georgetown. Marvel at the Hotel’s elegant quarters, whet your palette with the elaborate menu (oysters included, and not of the Rocky Mountain variety!) and meet the wealthy businessmen, railroad tycoons and adventure-seekers who found themselves in the Wild West’s lap of luxury.
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The Hotel de Paris, located in Georgetown, Colorado, was purchased by The Colonial Dames of America in the State of Colorado and turned into a museum in 1954. However, every once in a while, a few guests are spotted (or heard!) throughout this historic hotel!
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This Little Souvenir: Colorado's Hotel de Paris
Deep in the mountains of Colorado's front range, there lies a little sliver of Old France.
Gentlemen, proclaimed its illustrious owner Louis Dupuy (born Adolphe Francois Gerard), I love these mountains and I love America, but you will pardon me if I bring into this community a remembrance of my youth...this little souvenir of Alencon (France).
For a quarter of the 19th Century, Dupuy's famed Hotel de Paris was just that: the sophistication of Normandy rising above the rough and tumble of one of the West's greatest mining rushes.
The Hotel de Paris Museum, a Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is owned and operated by The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Colorado.
Georgetown Colorado - A Semi-Abandoned Ghost Town
Georgetown is a breathtaking ghost town that sits 8,530 feet above sea level. It is nestled on the upper side of Clear Creek Valley, in Clear Creek County Colorado. The town is referred to as a “Territorial Charter Municipality”; however, it is considered a semi-abandoned town. This is because it once housed 10,000 residents and now holds just over 1,000 people. This town is far from dead and is fortunate not to be a complete ghost town or have succumbed to wildfire. In fact, it is one of the most well-preserved mining communities from the mid-1800s.
The town was started as a simple gold mining camp in 1859 during the Pike's Peak gold rush. Gold gave Georgetown its start however, it was silver that made the town the largest silver producer in Colorado (until 1878 when Leadville surpassed it). Although the town is small today, it...
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guest room at Georgetown Mountain Inn motel, Georgetown, Colorado 1080p
This shows Room 42 of the quite pleasant Georgetown Mountain Inn motel in Georgetown, CO in Clear Creek County which is some 45 miles west of Denver. This motel is just off I-70 and we found it a very pleasant place. The object I identify in the video as a heater was actually an air conditioner/dehumidifier in actuality.
Transformations: The Ingenuity of Victorian Convertible Furniture
Hotel de Paris Museum's collection of convertible furniture is a perennial favorite of visitors to the site. With a history steeped in Napoleon Bonaparte's French Campaign in the Orient, and later adapted to the needs of railroads in the United States (as well as the style-conscious American middle class), it is no wonder proprietor Louis Dupuy furnished his world-famous hotel with these clever and inventive objects.
Colorado Experience: Room & Board
Dreaming of a better life, many individuals were inspired to make the harsh trek westward at the turn of the 19th century without the assurance of home and family. The rise of boarding houses presented a solution to this insecurity while challenging social and cultural conventions of gender, race, and class; and at one point housed one third of Americans. Discover how the adaptable nature of boarding houses like the Astor House, Hotel Jerome, and the Peck House allowed for their survival despite mining busts and the end of railroads.
Discover Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C.
Grand elegance within walking distance of the nation's most cherished monuments, Capitol Hill, and the revered museums of the Smithsonian Institution. Ranked by Institutional Investor magazine as one of the top 100 hotels in the world, Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC creates memorable experiences for any traveler to the most powerful city in the world.
About Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C.:
The hotel's unique location on the southwest waterfront makes Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. the only hotel offering views of the Jefferson Memorial and Washington Monument, Tidal Basin and Washington Marina. In addition to exceptional accommodations and gracious service, the hotel features the Forbes Four-Star Spa at Mandarin Oriental, the Southern-style restaurant Sou'Wester, and the AAA Five Diamond CityZen. For reservations, please contact the hotel directly at +1 (202) 787 6140, toll free (888) 888-1778, or visit mandarinoriental.com/washington.
Chinese tourists expected to bring in $60 bln to U.S.
New York Museums Welcome More Chinese Tourists
Many US museums are gearing up for visits from Chinese tourists. All thanks to relaxed visa rules that came into the effect last year. The new rules allow Chinese to hold a ten year travel visa instead of just one year. CCTV's Shraysi Tandon has this story from New York
Family Connections: An Interview With Don Brandborg at Louis Dupuy's Hotel de Paris (Part 3 of 3)
Don Brandborg discusses his family's relationship with the Burkholders, the last private owners of Louis Dupuy's legendary Hotel de Paris. (2008)
Vintage Westinghouse Traction Elevators (Bank 2) at Library of Congress Washington D.C.
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The Living Legacy National Speaking Tour
David C. Driskell, artist, curator, and Distinguished University Professor of Art, Emeritus, University of Maryland, College Park; and Curlee R. Holton, artist and director, David C. Driskell Center for the Study of the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora at the University of Maryland, College Park
The David C. Driskell Center for the Study of the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora organized the Living Legacy National Speaking Tour to present, celebrate, and document the achievements and legacy of its founder, David C. Driskell (b. 1931). This tour, a series of conversations between Driskell and Curlee R. Holton, highlights his contributions as an artist, scholar, and cultural historian and the contributions of African American artists to the country’s artistic heritage. Driskell has lived through and witnessed firsthand the dynamic historic changes that define America’s contemporary cultural landscape. In addition to Driskell’s singular accomplishments, he is a gifted and inspiring speaker whose personal narrative brings with it an intimate and powerful voice. The National Gallery of Art provided a Washington, DC, venue for the national tour on September 22, 2019.
Adaland Mansion with The Mad Nomadder
Today I visit the Adaland Mansion outside of Philippi, WV and meet up with The Mad Nomadder. Come join us as we learn about this historic home! adaland.org
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Other Barbour County Attractions:
The Philippi Mummies!
Philippi Covered Bridge
Carrollton Covered Bridge- Then & Now
The Euro Grill - Charming European Restaurant on Rushing Creek
The Euro Grill is a charming touch of the old world in Georgetown. The large patio sits right on a rushing mountain stream. The food in well prepared and the prices are reasonable and the Apple Strudel is to die for. Open for lunch and dinner. 303-569-2126 1025 Rose St., Georgetown, CO
Driving Downtown - Washington DC Convention Street 4K - USA
Driving Downtown Streets - 7th Street - Washington DC USA - Episode 52.
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Downtown is a neighborhood of Washington, D.C., as well as a colloquial name for the central business district of the city. Several important museums, theaters, and a major sports venue are located in the area.
Character, Attractions, and Services
By the 1990s and continuing into the 2010s, the core of the downtown district was almost exclusively commercial, and its primary commercial use was as office buildings. The Penn Quarter and Chinatown areas in particular are home to many bars and restaurants, and the observation deck in the tower of the Old Post Office Pavilion is known for its spectacular views of the city. 7th Street NW between H and F Streets NW—a short commercial strip known as Gallery Place—has become a major hub of bars, restaurants, theaters, and upscale retail shops.
In 1990, the area had about 4,000 residents, but this had increased to 8,449 by 2010. Such increases appear small, but are more significant than they seem because the city's height restrictions limit population density.
The Verizon Center (originally named the MCI Center), a major basketball, hockey, and events venue, opened in the Chinatown neighborhood on the eastern edge of the downtown district in 1997. It proved to be a major attraction, drawing more than 20 million visitors in its first decade of operation.
Height Restriction
Unlike other large cities in the U.S., Washington's downtown has a low skyline. With the advent of the skyscraper and the construction of the Cairo Hotel, residents were concerned that the city's European feel might be dwarfed by high-rise buildings. Congress therefore passed the Heights of Buildings Act in 1899, limiting any new building in Washington to a height of 110 feet (34 m). The act was amended in 1910 to allow buildings 20 feet (6.1 m) higher than the width of the adjacent street.
Museums - International Spy Museum, National Aquarium, National Archives, National Building Museum, National Museum of Women in the Arts, National Portrait Gallery, Newseum, and Smithsonian American Art Museum.
Theaters - Ford's Theatre, National Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre, Warner Theatre, and Woolly Mammoth Theatre.
Restaurants - Fogo de Chão, Kinkead's, Loeb's NY Deli, Old Ebbitt Grill, and Wok 'n' Roll. Chinatown and Gallery Place are noted for being geographically small but also having a very large number of restaurants.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. The U.S. Constitution provided for a federal district under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Congress and the District is therefore not a part of any U.S. state.
Economy
Washington has a growing, diversified economy with an increasing percentage of professional and business service jobs. The gross product of the Washington Metropolitan Area was $425 billion in 2010, making it the fourth-largest metropolitan economy in the United States.
Tourism is Washington's second largest industry. Approximately 18.9 million visitors contributed an estimated $4.8 billion to the local economy in 2012. The District also hosts nearly 200 foreign embassies and international organizations such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Organization of American States, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the Pan American Health Organization. In 2008, the foreign diplomatic corps in Washington employed about 10,000 people and contributed an estimated $400 million annually to the local economy.
The District has growing industries not directly related to government, especially in the areas of education, finance, public policy, and scientific research. Georgetown University, George Washington University, Washington Hospital Center, Children's National Medical Center and Howard University are the top five non-government-related employers in the city as of 2009. According to statistics compiled in 2011, four of the largest 500 companies in the country were headquartered in the District.
The President’s Kitchen Cabinet
The President’s Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who have Fed Our First Families, from the Washington’s to the Obamas
In The President’s Kitchen Cabinet, award-winning author, Adrian Miller, vividly tells the stories of the African Americans who worked in the presidential food service as chefs, personal cooks, butlers, stewards, and servers for every First Family since George and Martha Washington; black men and women who played remarkable roles in unforgettable events in the nation’s history. A Book Signing will follow the program.
Washington DC - City Video Guide
Washington DC - City Video Guide
Jane Says - Delicious Point
Delicious Point covering Jane Says at Mother's Saloon - Georgetown, CO
Group moving full steam ahead to restore train
ORANGE - by Lauren Huet
The Friends of the Orange Depot are moving full steam ahead towards their goal: restoring a historic train depot, and creating an attraction that could draw more visitors to downtown Orange.
Train rides, model trains, and bouncy houses were just a few of the attractions at the Friends of the Orange Depot's first fundraiser Saturday at the Riverfront Pavilion in Orange. The non- profit organization is raising money to restore Orange's historic train depot.
I think it needs to be restored, maybe we can put a museum there, something we can all enjoy, said Jenny Swarers, who came out to support the event.
That's exactly what Carrie Woliver, the president of Friends of the Orange Depot, intends to do.
What we plan to do with the depot is to make it into partly a museum of the industries of Orange, said Woliver.
It all started with a book, The Train Stopped in Orange.
About three years ago, said Woliver, I decided to write a book because I found the diaries of my grandparents who lived here from 1917-1918.
She says her grandparents lived only two blocks away from the train depot. Woliver grew up in Orange.
So, when we came to Orange for a book signing, said Woliver, we came over the railroad track and saw that depot and I went, my gosh, it's crumbling. Why has this not been saved?
She created the Friends of the Orange Depot. The non-profit purchased the depot last year. Now she's working to restore it.
In the depot is going to be, they're going to have a reception area, and a gift shop, and a conference room. So, it's really going to be used by the people of Orange, but we encourage tourists to come of course, said Woliver.
The depot is the first thing tourists see when entering downtown Orange.
When you come into town, you come into those railroad tracks, you're going to see a gorgeous depot, said Orange City Councilwoman Mary McKenna. You're going to be able to go in there, and look at the history of Orange, and see what the train did for our community.
To help reach its goal, the group is selling engraved bricks. They'll pave a path to the depot. People who buy a brick will have their name, or their family's name engraved on the brick. A large brick costs 100 dollars. A small brick costs 50 dollars.
Restoring a piece of Orange's past, preserving it for the future.
My grandparents, they lived two blocks down from the depot, said Woliver. In the diaries they talk about how their relatives came and went from all parts, because that was the way people traveled. So, it was such an important part of American history. So, we want to save it.
The group's goal is to raise a total of 600 thousand dollars to restore the depot. They hope to raise $50,000 selling bricks. For more information, visit their website.