GERMANTOWN

residential section of NW Philadelphia, Pa. Settled by Dutch and Germans in 1683, Germantown became one of the earliest printing and publishing centers in the country. When the British occupied Philadelphia during the American Revolution, the greater part of their army encamped at Germantown. George Washington's forces unsuccessfully attacked the camp on Oct. 4, 1777, in the last important engagement conducted by Washington before he took the army to Valley Forge for the winter. In 1854, Germantown was annexed to Philadelphia. The Howe House and other colonial houses, inns, and churches still stand.

____________________

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Copyright© 2004, Columbia University Press. Licensed from Lernout & Hauspie Speech Products N.V. All rights reserved.

-18912-

Top...
Search the Library
Books
Journals
Magazines
Newspapers
Encyclopedia
Advanced Search
About Questia
Questia is the world's largest online academic library offering full-text books, journals, and articles on thousands of topics.

Join Now...
Questia Books and Articles on: Germantown
We found: 2680 results
By media type:
 

Books:

 

1452  

 

Journal articles:

 

120  

 

Magazine articles:

 

141  

 

Newspaper articles:

 

932  

 

Encyclopedia articles:

 

35  
 

books on: Germantown  - 1452 results

       More book Results: 1-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 >>  
 
1.
The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799 - Vol. 9
Book by John C. Fitzpatrick, George Washington; U.S. Government Printing Office, 1931
Subjects: United States--History, United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783, Washington Family
...Painted from life, by Gilbert Stuart, in Germantown, 1796. Known as the "Athenaeum" portrait...Arrival of his troops at Germantown. To Major...Dismissal of militia--The Brandywine-Germantown campaign--Distress for shoes--News from...
2.
How America Fought Its Wars: Military Strategy from the American Revolution to the Civil War
Book by Victor Brooks, Robert Hohwald; Combined Publishing, 1999
Subjects: Military Art And Science--United States--History, Strategy--History, United States--History, Military
...Publishing are located midway between Valley Forge and the Germantown battlefield, on the outskirts of Philadelphia. From its beginnings...durability first established by the earliest bookmakers of Germantown and Philadelphia so many years ago. Our famous monk-and-console...
3.
The Buried Past: An Archaeological History of Philadelphia
Book by John L. Cotter, Daniel G. Roberts, Michael Parrington; University of Pennsylvania Press, 1992
Subjects: Archaeology And History--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia, Indians Of North America--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Antiquities, Philadelphia (Pa.)--Antiquities, Philadelphia (Pa.)--History
...Some Victorian Archaeology 318 7 Germantown 322 Wyck: Germantowns Oldest Surviving House 325 Stenton...Country Estate 332 Grumblethorpe: Germantowns First Summer Home 337 The Deshler-Morris...
4.
The German Element in the United States with Special Reference to Its Political, Moral, Social, and Educational Influence - Vol. II
Book by Albert Faust Bernhardt; Houghton Mifflin Company, 1909
Subjects: Germans--United States
5.
Life and Times of Washington - Vol. 3
Book by Edward C. Towne, John Frederick Schroeder, Benson John Lossing; M.M. Belcher, 1903
Subjects: Washington, George--1732-1799
...HORATIO GATES 1072 BATTLE OF GERMANTOWN 1104 TREASON OF ARNOLD...Philadelphia. Washington ordered the army to march to Germantown, and himself hastened forward to Chester. The fleet of the...
More book Results: 1-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 >>

Top...
 

journal articles on: Germantown  - 120 results

       More journal Results: 1-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 >>  
 
1.
Crossing Bats: Baseball in the Villages of the Upper Miami Valley, 1865-1900
Journal article by Carl M. Becker; Nine, Vol. 10, 2002
Subjects: Baseball fans--Social aspects, Baseball--19th century AD, Sports--History, United States--19th century AD
...Notably, in eleven villages--Miamisburg, Germantown, Yellow Springs, Spring Valley, Bellbrook...the organization of rival teams. In Germantown, men of the Main Street Nine and the...parental direction and equipment, boys in Germantown organized the Locust Roots in 1869...
2.
Building the Spatial Community: A Case Study of Neighborhood Institutions
Journal article by Barbara Ferman, Patrick Kaylor; Policy Studies Review, Vol. 18, 2001
Subjects: Community--Management, Infrastructure (Economics)--Management, Neighborhood--Management, Spatial behavior--Analysis, Urban policy--Social aspects
...the county, and on the East side by Germantown Avenue, a major commercial street. To...size and price as one moves away from Germantown Avenue and towards the park. As is...Lane Art Center, the Coop, MALT, and Germantown Jewish Centre, are perceived as Mt...
3.
Sue Bies Is a Kick: Fed Governors Are Referees of Sorts, Which Fits Well with Sue Bies' Background-Bank Economist and Soccer "Ref"
Journal article by Steve Cocheo; ABA Banking Journal, Vol. 94, 2002
Subjects: Banking industry--Personalities
...Bies and McGaughey households were in Germantown, a suburb of Memphis, and the two...was serving as a volunteer member of Germantowns Finance Advisory Board. McGaughey, CFO at the Bank of Germantown, was serving as the liaison to the...
4.
"One of Those Intangibles" the Manifestation of Ethnic Identity in Southwestern Illinois
Journal article by John M. Coggeshall; Journal of American Folklore, Vol. 99, 1986
Subjects: Folklore, Folklore--United States, Manners And Customs, United States--Social Life And Customs
...Recently, in the Low German community of Germantown, a local resident confirmed the longstanding...such as Bellevilles Deutschfest or Germantowns Spassfest, are not considered truly...stuff!" Conversely, Low Germans in the Germantown vicinity have affirmed that High German...
5.
Fellowships, Grants, & Awards
Journal article; Environmental Health Perspectives, Vol. 108, 2000
...of Health Studies, Department of Energy, 19901 Germantown Road, Germantown, MD 20874 USA, 301-903-5926, fax: 301-903-3445...of Health Studies, Department of Energy, 19901 Germantown Road, Germantown, MD 20874 USA, 301-903-5926...
More journal Results: 1-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 >>

Top...
 

magazine articles on: Germantown  - 141 results

       More magazine Results: 1-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 >>  
 
1.
The Visual Arts at Germantown Academy
Magazine article by Bruce Roger Elliott; School Arts, Vol. 93, May 1994
Subjects: Art students--Works, Arts centers--Usage, Arts education--Curricula
The visual arts at Germantown Academy by Bruce Roger Elliott...In 1980, the visual arts courses at Germantown Academy were minor courses of study with low enrollment. The students at Germantown tended to not take the arts seriously...
2.
A Challenge with a Happy Ending
Magazine article by Patrick Lawton; Public Management, Vol. 87, October 2005
Subjects: County government--Government finance, Germantown, Tennessee, Libraries and readers--Government finance, Libraries--Management, Libraries--Service introduction, Public services (Libraries)--Government finance
...Thats an attitude that the city of Germantown, Tennessee (population 41,000), followed...government paid for library services for Germantown and other suburban cities around Memphis...for the transition. HOW DO WE PAY? As Germantown began looking at how it would pay for...
3.
2002 Buyer's Guide
Magazine article; Arts & Activities, Vol. 130, January 2002
Subjects: Art--Equipment and supplies, Buyers (Retail)--Information services, Directories--Information services
...Premiere Intl. Kids Animation, 8430 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118 Natl: (215)247-8801...Premiere Intl. Kids Animation, 8430 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118 Natl: (215)247-8801...
4.
2004 Guide to Summer Ordering
Magazine article; Arts & Activities, Vol. 135, June 2004
...794-5890 Fax: (614)794-5892 (Mfr.) Premiere Intl. Kids Animation, 8430 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118 Natl: (245)247-8801 Fax: (215)247-1093...
5.
2003 Buyer's Guide
Magazine article; Arts & Activities, Vol. 132, January 2003
...Premiere Intl. Kids Animation, AV 8430 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118...
More magazine Results: 1-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 >>

Top...
 

newspaper articles on: Germantown  - 932 results

       More newspaper Results: 1-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 >>  
 
1.
Germantown Grows into Tech Urbanity
Newspaper article; The Washington Times, June 28, 2002
Germantown grows into tech urbanity Byline: Carisa Chappell...WASHINGTON TIMES Evolving from a little railroad community, Germantown now offers all of the bells and whistles that come with...large dirt mounds have become a regular part of the Germantown landscape along Interstate 270. Businesses and new-home...
2.
Germantown Tries to Mesh Its Past, Present and Future
Newspaper article by Deidra Darsa; The Washington Times, January 29, 1999
Germantown tries to mesh its past, present and future by Deidra Darsa Although settlers came to Germantown in the 1600s, it wasnt until the 1800s that the village...in 1873 east of the village and farming crossroads, Germantown became a railroad town and commercial center that attracted...
3.
Fast-Growing Germantown
Newspaper article by Mary G. Gotschall; The Washington Times, April 25, 1997
Fast-growing Germantown by Mary G. Gotschall Germantown has been growing at a breathtaking pace. In 1970...County Government Center. Indeed, he predicts that Germantown will become the second-largest city in Maryland...
4.
Making a Splash; Water Games for Children in Germantown
Newspaper article; The Washington Times, August 8, 2004
...Splash; Water Games for Children in Germantown. Byline: Karen Goldberg Goff...visitors get when they arrive at South Germantown Recreational Parks Splash Playground...hydrant to splash and cool off. At South Germantown Recreational Park, the fire hydrant...
5.
Germantown Offers History, Modern Living
Newspaper article by Stacie Zoe Berg; The Washington Times, February 16, 1996
Germantown offers history, modern living by Stacie Zoe Berg In upper Montgomery County, Germantown has an extensive history. As its name indicates, it...this small group of log cabins that became known as Germantown. After the Civil War, in early 1873, the whole town...
More newspaper Results: 1-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 >>

Top...
 

encyclopedia articles on: Germantown  - 35 results

       More encyclopedia Results: 1-10 11-20 21-30 31-35 >>  
 
1.
Germantown
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
GERMANTOWN residential section of NW Philadelphia, Pa. Settled by Dutch and Germans in 1683, Germantown became one of the earliest printing and publishing centers...Revolution, the greater part of their army encamped at Germantown. George Washingtons forces unsuccessfully attacked the...
2.
Alcott, Louisa May
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
ALCOTT, LOUISA MAY 1832 88, American author, b. Germantown, Pa.; daughter of Bronson Alcott . Mostly educated by her father, she was a friend of Emerson and Thoreau , and her first...
3.
Richards, Theodore William
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
RICHARDS, THEODORE WILLIAM 1868 1928, American chemist, b. Germantown, Pa., Ph.D. Harvard, 1888. Richards was a professor at Harvard from 1891 until his death in 1928. In 1914 he received the Nobel...
4.
Harrison, Ross Granville
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
HARRISON, ROSS GRANVILLE 1870 1959, American biologist and anatomist, b. Germantown, Pa., Ph.D. Johns Hopkins, 1894. He went to Yale as professor of comparative anatomy in 1907 and held various honorary positions...
5.
Taylor, Frederick Winslow
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
TAYLOR, FREDERICK WINSLOW 1856 1915, American industrial engineer, b. Germantown, Pa., grad. Stevens Institute of Technology, 1883. He was called the father of scientific management. His management methods for...
More encyclopedia Results: 1-10 11-20 21-30 31-35 >>

Top...
 About Questia   ::   Privacy   ::   Contact