Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

  • Autor: Vários
  • Narrador: Vários
  • Editora: Podcast
  • Duração: 1:47:49
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Sinopse

A sweeping audio-tour of the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, with tips for visitors and a great deal of historical narrative.

Episódios

  • Mackey House

    05/07/2013 Duração: 59s

    A description of the Mackey house and a brief description of his service as mayor.

  • Staples House

    05/07/2013 Duração: 50s

    A brief history of the Staples House

  • Wright House

    05/07/2013 Duração: 01min

    A comical anecdote and brief history of the Wright house.

  • Hayhurst House

    05/07/2013 Duração: 55s

    A description of the E.S. Hayhurst house and the following problems involving mortgages.

  • Poplar Street Overview

    05/07/2013 Duração: 01min

    The narrator comments on the housing boom in Westbranch and mentions that the majority of the houses on Poplar Street are not open to the public.

  • Downtown Historic District

    05/07/2013 Duração: 01min

    A description of the sixteen structures being preserved and referred to as "Downtown Westbranch"

  • Hoover 1928 Campaign Visit

    05/07/2013 Duração: 02min

    A narrative description of preparations for Hoover's visit to Westbranch. A great deal of planning and manual labor went into readying the town for the visit.

  • Dr. Leech House

    05/07/2013 Duração: 01min

    A history of the Leech house, belonging to the well known and much respected Dr. Leech. The narrator describes the social events held at the house.

  • Laban Miles House

    05/07/2013 Duração: 01min

    A history of the Laban Miles house. The Hoovers and the Miles were close family friends, and visited back and forth often.

  • Amanda Garvin Cottage

    05/07/2013 Duração: 01min

    A history of the Amanda Garvin cottage with a brief narrative about her work and many mortgages.

  • Methodist Church/C.E. Smith House

    05/07/2013 Duração: 01min

    A description of the unique C.E. Smith House, which was built where the old Methodist Church once stood.

  • Historic Homes Downey Street

    05/07/2013 Duração: 01min

    The narrator comments on the housing boom in Westbranch and mentions that the majority of the houses on Downey Street are not open to the public.

  • Hoover As Secretary Of Commerce

    05/07/2013 Duração: 01min

    A short aside describing Herbert Hoover's times in office as the Secretary of Commerce.

  • Blacksmith Shop

    05/07/2013 Duração: 01min

    A brief description of the reconstructed blacksmith shop near the Hoover family Cottage. Herbert Hoover's father Jesse was known for his sense of humor and strong work ethic, and his business did well for the times.

  • Cottage Restorations

    05/07/2013 Duração: 01min

    A brief narrative recounting the re-acquisition of the Hoover cottage, and a description of the following modifications made to return the cottage to something like its original state.

  • Cottage Furnishings Bedrooms

    05/07/2013 Duração: 02min

    An audio depiction of the cottage bedroom. The narrator describes the bedding situation, the rugs made from stitched together rags, the wood-stove, and the hour of Herbert Hoover's Birth.

  • Cottage Furnishings

    05/07/2013 Duração: 01min

    A narrative description of the possible furnishings that were re-created for the Hoover Home.

  • Birthplace Cottage

    05/07/2013 Duração: 02min

    The narrator gives a detailed description of Herbert Hoover's birthplace. He describes the history of its construction, as well as the lives of those who occupied it. He also quotes hoovers biography.

  • Early Interest in Geology

    05/07/2013 Duração: 01min

    A brief narrative recounting young Herbert Hoover's interest in geology.

  • Downey Street

    05/07/2013 Duração: 02min

    A description of Downey Street in Westbranch, Iowa. The narrator details the history and many uses of the street.

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