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Community Buildings and Rural Life Rise Across America
The article surveys thousands of rural community buildings, their financing methods, and varied uses from libraries and kitchens to gyms and exhibition rooms. It highlights the Matinecock Neighborhood House on Long Island as a model of organized recreation and the Woodstock cooperative club's village center project. It also commemorates James Monroe, detailing his career, era of good feelings, and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Incorporated Stock Company
Matinecock
Locust Valley
Long Island
New York
Matinecock Neighborhood Association
Athletic Club
Neighborhood Association
of Res
Reienes Sr Omega
Eine
Een
Soong
Woodstock
Shelby County
Tennessee
Co-Operative Club
John Quincy Adams
James Monroe
William and Mary's College
Monroe
White House
Washington
Louisiana Purchase
New World
Virginia
Johne Quincy Adams
William H. Crawford
John C. Calhoun
William Wirt
Henry Clay
Andrew Jackson
Jim Monroe
Oak Hill
New York City
James Morgenis