In 1906; Cord Meyer Development Company purchased 600 acres in Whitepot and renamed it Forest Hills after its high elevation of rolling hills and proximity to Forest Park. After the Russell Sage Foundation acquired 142 acres and Grosvenor Atterbury and Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. partnered; the Forest Hills Gardens; founded in 1909; became America�s earliest planned garden community. When Henry Schloh and Charles Hausmann of the Rego Construction Company came upon farmland in Forest Hills West; they renamed it Rego Park in 1923 after their slogan; �REal GOod Homes.� Between the Tudor and Colonial landmarks; one can sense the footsteps of a few hundred notables who granted soul to the community and society. At the Forest Hills Tennis Stadium; imagine the Beatles landing in a helicopter in front of screaming fans in 1964; or when Althea Gibson became the first African American to win a US national tennis title in 1957. Forest Hills High School was a cornerstone for notable alumni; such as composer Burt Bacharach; musical duo Simon Garfunkel; Bob Keeshan; who portrayed Captain Kangaroo; and the first space tourist; Dennis Tito.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Necessary addition to your library collection.By DylanWow; something needs to be said about the breadth of knowledge this author possesses. There are 20 works discussed in total; with the first having been carved in the year 2500 BC and the last having been conceived in 1981. It takes a dedicated individual to become proficient in this wide range of history. And to then comprehensively reciprocate what was learned into an engaging; yet concise explanation for the books readers is an enviable skill writers of today regrettably lack.This is sure to be a treat for the rising art historians amongst you who want to impress your family and friends. Now you will be able to relieve any exhausted tour guide of his or her duties; and become the one who captures the massive crowds attention that surround some of the worlds most famous--but least well known--pieces of art with your newfound knowledge.What particularly sold me on this read; however; were the stunningly beautiful; color photos of each of the 20 works. This is an inclusion that some art historic literature sorely misses.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. excellent bookBy ArtsieExcellent book. Very entertaining and interesting. It fills in some of the long histories of some of these works. It really makes you think about the changing views of art by different cultures in different time periods.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An entertaining and educational read! Recommended for anyone who likes artBy JakeI love this book! It provides you with the backstory of many of the most famous works of art; like king tuts tomb!Whats great about this book is that you can pick it up; find a work of art you are curious about and learn about the; often comical; history of the worlds most famous art. In fact many friends have come over; seen the book; and done just that! You dont need to know anything about art history to enjoy this book. John Nicis writing is full of facts and details; and writes in an entertaining and enjoyable style.Overall; I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in art; and even as a book to have around the house for guests to pick up.
