Synopsis
The saloon as a social center and its search for substitutes This section from Substitutes for the Saloon examines how parks, playgrounds, and other civic amenities can compete with the saloon for sociability and recreation. It treats the saloon as more than a place to drink, highlighting the social needs it fills and exploring practical alternatives that communities can develop.
Readers are guided through real-world examples of outdoor and community spaces that offer free or affordable leisure, youth programs, and gathering places. The text discusses how parks, lunch rooms, libraries, and mission– and settlement-based efforts contribute to healthier urban life and reduced thirst for tavern sociability. It also notes the challenges of expanding such substitutes in crowded cities and the role of public policy and philanthropy in making these options accessible to all.
- Real-world park systems and their impact on community life
- How lunch rooms, libraries, and reading rooms serve as social centers
- Role of missions, settlements, and educational programs in urban reform
- Practical considerations for funding, access, and urban planning
Ideal for readers interested in urban reform, social history, and the search for community-centered alternatives to alcohol-centered social life.
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This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.
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Substitutes for the Saloon (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the significant role saloons have played in American society as a gathering place, particularly for the working class. Despite the temperance movement's focus on the negative effects of alcohol consumption, the book argues that saloons fulfilled a vital need by catering to the social instincts of the era's rapidly growing urban population. Rather than present a one-sided view, the author explores the various types of saloons, from the humble stand-up bars to the more elaborate continental-style establishments, each offering different levels of comfort, entertainment, and community engagement. Through extensive research and interviews, the book highlights the nuanced ways in which saloons have served as a home away from home for countless individuals throughout history, providing not only a place to drink but also a sense of belonging and shared experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332070107_0
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Substitutes for the Saloon Classic Reprint
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332070107
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Substitutes for the Saloon Classic Reprint
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332070107
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