In the spring of 1893, media titans George and Sarah Joslyn bought a farm in Omaha, Nebraska, that would prove to be one of the city's most noteworthy real estate transfers. On this land, the Joslyns would construct a transformational home that would become an Omaha landmark known as Joslyn Castle, a Scottish baronial-style home built of limestone from neighboring Kansas. They chose their good friend, Canadian-born architect John McDonald, to design the residence, and he did so in grand style. Over the years, the Joslyn Castle has survived a devastating tornado, served as a home base for the administrative staff of the Omaha Public Schools, and charmed thousands of visitors who have come to tour the grounds. It stands today as a reminder of a bygone era and the dream of the Joslyns, who shared their home--and their wealth--with the city they loved so much.
By:
John Dechant Imprint: Arcadia Pub (Sc) Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 10mm
Weight: 363g ISBN:9781540251657 ISBN 10: 1540251659 Series:Images of America Pages: 130 Publication Date:25 April 2022 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
