New City Upon a Hill: A History of Columbia, Maryland
- ISBN-10
- 1614230994
- ISBN-13
- 9781614230991
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 224
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2007-03-31
- Publisher
- Arcadia Publishing
- Authors
- Joseph Rocco Mitchell, David L. Stebenne
Description
Published in anticipation of Columbia's fortieth anniversary in 2007, this book showcases the history of one of the nation's leading "new towns." Built from the brilliant plan developed by visionary designer James Rouse, Columbia's innovative design is the foundation for a unique community that has thrived for decades and flourishes today.
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