The first comprehensive overview of hall of fame museums and
exhibits, this work traces the history, examines and compares the
facilities, exhibits, and operations, and describes 274 halls of
fame in over 100 fields in the United States and 10 other
countries. The information is based on recently compiled surveys.
More than half of the museums and exhibits are in the area of
sports, but others range from aviation and space to cockroaches. Of
interest to high school, college, university, and public libraries
for their popular culture/travel reference shelves. A great source
for vacations, each entry provides the address, telephone number,
hours, and admission fees as well as content, operations, and more.
The hall of fame movement began in Europe several centuries ago
with memorials to national heroes and other illustrious persons.
But it was not until the 20th century that the contemporary hall of
fame movement honoring outstanding achievers in particular fields
received its impetus and attained its greatest success in the
United States. Other countries covered in the book include
Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Great Britain, Israel, Japan,
Mexico, New Zealand, and Singapore. Not all halls of fame are in
museums. Other places include civic centers, sports arenas,
government buildings, universities, and racetracks.
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