Desert renaissance
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The history, art and scenery of Jerome, AZ, account for its popularity as a tourist destination. The hillside village was formerly a mining field for copper, silver, gold, lead and zinc. Today, Jerome has 300 historic buildings and 15 art dealers.
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 1997
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An "unsinkable" woman
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Denver, CO, socialite Margaret Brown became famous for her life-saving conduct when she rode as a passenger on the Titanic. Brown died in 1932, and the mansion was purchased in 1971 and restored to its 1910 elegance by the Historic Denver Inc.
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 1996
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Pastoral retreat of a former president
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Former Pres. James Buchanan's home in Lancaster, PA, provides guests with a view of the president's life and the lifestyle of the 1800s. Tour guides in period dress lead visitors around the 3-story house called Wheatland.
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 1997
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