North American Suburbs, 1880-1950

@article{Sies2001NorthAS,
  title={North American Suburbs, 1880-1950},
  author={Mary Corbin Sies},
  journal={Journal of Urban History},
  year={2001},
  volume={27},
  pages={313 - 346}
}
  • M. Sies
  • Published 1 March 2001
  • History
  • Journal of Urban History
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