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Doctors and Distillers: The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits and Cocktails
Doctors and Distillers: The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits and Cocktails
In 1848 when Samuel Brannan shouted “Gold! Gold! Gold from the American River!” the precious metal he was waving around was stored in a quinine bottle. Malaria, scurvy, and plague all impacted the young city of San Francisco- and many of the recommended treatments for each (cinchona bark, citrus, gin) came in beverage form. The […]
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Preserving Los Angeles: How Historic Places Can Transform America’s Cities
Preserving Los Angeles: How Historic Places Can Transform America’s Cities
Los Angeles has developed one of the most successful historic preservation programs in the nation, culminating with the completion of the nation’s most ambitious citywide survey of historic resources. Across the city, historic preservation is now transforming Los Angeles, while also pointing the way for other cities to use preservation to revitalize their neighborhoods and […]