The Magicians of Main Street: America and its Chambers of Commerce, 1768 ? 1945
By Chris Mead.
In ?The Magicians of Main Street,? Mead examines how voluntary groups of business people changed both local economies and society as a whole. Going back to before the American Revolution, Mead demonstrates, in detail, how Chambers of Commerce affected all realms of American life from local government, transportation, public health, education, public works and cultural life. Chambers? influences can be seen in Washington?s Cherry Blossom Festival, New York City?s subways, Chicago?s Board of Trade and the Las Vegas gaming industry. Even the iconic stars on Hollywood?s Walk of Fame, Mead says, were touched by local Chambers of Commerce.
By Chris Mead.
In ?The Magicians of Main Street,? Mead examines how voluntary groups of business people changed both local economies and society as a whole. Going back to before the American Revolution, Mead demonstrates, in detail, how Chambers of Commerce affected all realms of American life from local government, transportation, public health, education, public works and cultural life. Chambers? influences can be seen in Washington?s Cherry Blossom Festival, New York City?s subways, Chicago?s Board of Trade and the Las Vegas gaming industry. Even the iconic stars on Hollywood?s Walk of Fame, Mead says, were touched by local Chambers of Commerce.
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