After suffering a series tragic losses following the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 (see "It is Well with My Soul"), Chicago residents Anna and Horatio Spafford led a small American contingent in 1881 to Jerusalem to form a Christian utopian society. The "American Colony," as it became known, was later joined by Swedish Christians. The society engaged in philanthropic work amongst the people of Jerusalem regardless of religious affiliation, gaining the trust of the local Muslim, Jewish, and Christian communities. During and immediately after World War I, the American Colony carried out philanthropic work to alleviate the suffering of the local inhabitants, opening soup kitchens, hospitals, orphanages and other charitable ventures.
Although the American Colony ceased to exist as a religious community in the late 1940s, individual members continued to be active in the daily life of Jerusalem. Towards the end of the 1950s, the society's communal residence was converted into the American Colony Hotel. The hotel is an integral part of the Jerusalem landscape where members of all communities in Jerusalem still meet. In 1992 representatives from the Palestine Liberation Organization and Israel met in the hotel where they began talks that led to the historic 1993 Oslo Peace Accord.
Jerusalem is a novel by the Swedish writer Selma Lagerlöf, published in two parts in 1901 and 1902. The narrative spans several generations in the 19th century, and focuses on several families in Dalarna, Sweden, and a community of Swedish emigrants in Jerusalem. It is loosely based on a real emigration that took place from the parish of Nås in 1896.
The first four chapters of the first book were adapted into two ambitious films by Victor Sjöström in 1919 and 1920, Sons of Ingmar and Karin Daughter of Ingmar. Sjöström originally intended to film the entire suite, but decided to cancel the project after the second film received unenthusiastic critical response.Gustaf Molander picked up where Sjöström left, and released his adaptation of the first book, Ingmarsarvet, in 1925, followed by the second, Till Österland, in 1926. The Danish filmmaker Bille August directed a 1996 film version with the title Jerusalem.
Jerusalem, or on Religious Power and Judaism (German:Jerusalem oder über religiöse Macht und Judentum) is a book written by Moses Mendelssohn, which was first published in 1783 – the same year, when the Prussian officer Christian Wilhelm von Dohm published the second part of his Mémoire Concerning the amelioration of the civil status of the Jews. Moses Mendelssohn was one of the key figures of Jewish Enlightenment (Haskalah) and his philosophical treatise, dealing with social contract and political theory (especially concerning the question of the separation between religion and state), can be regarded as his most important contribution to Haskalah. The book which was written in Prussia on the eve of the French Revolution, consisted of two parts and each one was paged separately. The first part discusses "religious power" and the freedom of conscience in the context of the political theory (Baruch Spinoza, John Locke, Thomas Hobbes), and the second part discusses Mendelssohn's personal conception of Judaism concerning the new secular role of any religion within an enlightened state. In his publication Moses Mendelssohn combined a defense of the Jewish population against public accusations with contemporary criticism of the present conditions of the Prussian Monarchy.
Jerusalem and Dopesmoker are the final albums by the American heavy metal band Sleep. The albums were released in 1999 and 2003 respectively. The music for these albums was written during a four-year period when the group was working on a single song that was around an hour in length. Sleep had signed with London Records, which financed the album. When recording had finished, London Records was unhappy with the finished product and refused to release it. The album was later released in various forms by different record labels. All versions of the album received very positive reception from music critics, who described it as a high-water mark in both the stoner metal and doom metal genres.
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The elegant "American Colony Hotel" in Jerusalem is an island of tranquility in a troubled city. The grand hotel has lived through all of Jerusalem’s serious crises. Everyone is welcome here, no matter where they come from or what they believe.
The name "American Colony Hotel" goes back to a group of 19th Century American pilgrims. In its early days, the grand hotel was located among olive groves outside Jerusalem’s city walls. For over a hundred years, many parties to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict have shaken hands, eaten and drunk here together. People mingle here in a way they would never do elsewhere.
Behind it all is the fascinating story of Anna and Horatio Spafford, who, after several tragic events, moved from the US to the Holy Land with a community of devout Christians. With ...
published: 12 Sep 2021
The American Colony in Jerusalem
The American Colony in Jerusalem has been providing its luxurious hospitality services for more than 120 years. Personified by classic Arabian arches, elaborate furnishings and opulent suites
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At American Colony Hotel Jerusalem
At American Colony Hotel Jerusalem.
My employer's favorite place to hang out evry saturday.So peaceful,quit and green.I love this place too.
AMERICAN COLONY HOTEL JERUSALEM
The American Colony Hotel, consistently owned by Americans, British and Swedes since its establishment over 120 years ago, is a neutral haven for business or friendly, luxurious relaxation in the midst of Jerusalem's Jewish and Arab sectors. For this reason, it is a favored hotel by many international diplomats and was also voted "Best Hotel in the Middle East" twice by Conde Nast Traveler magazine. The American Colony Hotel design stylishly merges East and West with authentic Arabian arches, traditional furniture pieces and a chic, modern boutique hotel with state-of-the-art equipment to suit the needs of business ...
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The American Colony Hotel
Occupying an Ottoman-era former palace, this stately hotel is a 4-minute walk from the Shivtei Israel tram stop and 2 km from both the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock.
The elegant rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, work desks and minibars. Suites add living areas, luxury bathrooms, and tea and coffeemakers. Some include free-standing or sunken baths.
A breakfast buffet is complimentary. There are 3 charming gardens; 1 features an upscale courtyard restaurant and another has a summer bar. There's also a brasserie, a cafe, an outdoor Roman-style pool, a seasonal indoor restaurant and a cellar bar, plus a gym and a sauna.
Music: https://www.bensound.com
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(8 Aug 1996) T/I: 10:32:25
The "Old City" of Jerusalem - home to three great religions and three thousand years of history. Now the heart of a thriving metropolis, a century and a half ago the limestone walls around the Damascus Gate marked the extent of the city's boundaries. In about 1860, a rich landowner, Rabbah Daoud Amin Effendi el Husseini, was faced wtih a common dilemma: to build his new family house inside the overcrowded city or build at a distance from the city's amenities. A member of one of the country's oldest and most respected Muslim families, Rabbah Effendi chose to build his new home in the open country not far north of the Damascus Gate. He died without a male heir and the house was bought by a group of Americans and Swedes who were living in Jerusalem. They had ...
The elegant "American Colony Hotel" in Jerusalem is an island of tranquility in a troubled city. The grand hotel has lived through all of Jerusalem’s serious cr...
The elegant "American Colony Hotel" in Jerusalem is an island of tranquility in a troubled city. The grand hotel has lived through all of Jerusalem’s serious crises. Everyone is welcome here, no matter where they come from or what they believe.
The name "American Colony Hotel" goes back to a group of 19th Century American pilgrims. In its early days, the grand hotel was located among olive groves outside Jerusalem’s city walls. For over a hundred years, many parties to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict have shaken hands, eaten and drunk here together. People mingle here in a way they would never do elsewhere.
Behind it all is the fascinating story of Anna and Horatio Spafford, who, after several tragic events, moved from the US to the Holy Land with a community of devout Christians. With diligence, skill, and an insistence on neutrality and tolerance despite political difficulties, they created a hotel in a truly special location. Its atmosphere continues to attract illustrious guests from the worlds of politics, diplomacy, literature, art and entertainment.
Legendary hotels (4-part series):
Le Bristol in Paris - https://youtu.be/s_A44MLr_xk
The American Colony Hotel in Jerusalem - https://youtu.be/SO2TajPyZ4c
The Adlon in Berlin - https://youtu.be/gl3NTt5j7JQ
The Beau-Rivage in Geneva - https://youtu.be/QvAoHmwUoqs
#documentary #luxuryhotel #hotel #dwdocumentary
The elegant "American Colony Hotel" in Jerusalem is an island of tranquility in a troubled city. The grand hotel has lived through all of Jerusalem’s serious crises. Everyone is welcome here, no matter where they come from or what they believe.
The name "American Colony Hotel" goes back to a group of 19th Century American pilgrims. In its early days, the grand hotel was located among olive groves outside Jerusalem’s city walls. For over a hundred years, many parties to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict have shaken hands, eaten and drunk here together. People mingle here in a way they would never do elsewhere.
Behind it all is the fascinating story of Anna and Horatio Spafford, who, after several tragic events, moved from the US to the Holy Land with a community of devout Christians. With diligence, skill, and an insistence on neutrality and tolerance despite political difficulties, they created a hotel in a truly special location. Its atmosphere continues to attract illustrious guests from the worlds of politics, diplomacy, literature, art and entertainment.
Legendary hotels (4-part series):
Le Bristol in Paris - https://youtu.be/s_A44MLr_xk
The American Colony Hotel in Jerusalem - https://youtu.be/SO2TajPyZ4c
The Adlon in Berlin - https://youtu.be/gl3NTt5j7JQ
The Beau-Rivage in Geneva - https://youtu.be/QvAoHmwUoqs
#documentary #luxuryhotel #hotel #dwdocumentary
The American Colony in Jerusalem has been providing its luxurious hospitality services for more than 120 years. Personified by classic Arabian arches, elaborate...
The American Colony in Jerusalem has been providing its luxurious hospitality services for more than 120 years. Personified by classic Arabian arches, elaborate furnishings and opulent suites
http://allaboutjerusalem.com
The American Colony in Jerusalem has been providing its luxurious hospitality services for more than 120 years. Personified by classic Arabian arches, elaborate furnishings and opulent suites
http://allaboutjerusalem.com
At American Colony Hotel Jerusalem.
My employer's favorite place to hang out evry saturday.So peaceful,quit and green.I love this place too.
AMERICAN COLONY H...
At American Colony Hotel Jerusalem.
My employer's favorite place to hang out evry saturday.So peaceful,quit and green.I love this place too.
AMERICAN COLONY HOTEL JERUSALEM
The American Colony Hotel, consistently owned by Americans, British and Swedes since its establishment over 120 years ago, is a neutral haven for business or friendly, luxurious relaxation in the midst of Jerusalem's Jewish and Arab sectors. For this reason, it is a favored hotel by many international diplomats and was also voted "Best Hotel in the Middle East" twice by Conde Nast Traveler magazine. The American Colony Hotel design stylishly merges East and West with authentic Arabian arches, traditional furniture pieces and a chic, modern boutique hotel with state-of-the-art equipment to suit the needs of business and leisure guests. Beautifully manicured gardens surround the hotel's three historic buildings. Five non-kosher restaurants and bars, each with unique character, charm, and flavor are housed at the American Colony Hotel to suit any occasion, big or small, informal or elegant. All guests have access to free wireless internet throughout the hotel grounds. Hotel staff assists with travel reservations, airport transfers, border crossings, car rental, and much more. A book shop, souvenir shop, beauty salon, business center, health facilities, and car rental office are all found at the American Colony Hotel.
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At American Colony Hotel Jerusalem.
My employer's favorite place to hang out evry saturday.So peaceful,quit and green.I love this place too.
AMERICAN COLONY HOTEL JERUSALEM
The American Colony Hotel, consistently owned by Americans, British and Swedes since its establishment over 120 years ago, is a neutral haven for business or friendly, luxurious relaxation in the midst of Jerusalem's Jewish and Arab sectors. For this reason, it is a favored hotel by many international diplomats and was also voted "Best Hotel in the Middle East" twice by Conde Nast Traveler magazine. The American Colony Hotel design stylishly merges East and West with authentic Arabian arches, traditional furniture pieces and a chic, modern boutique hotel with state-of-the-art equipment to suit the needs of business and leisure guests. Beautifully manicured gardens surround the hotel's three historic buildings. Five non-kosher restaurants and bars, each with unique character, charm, and flavor are housed at the American Colony Hotel to suit any occasion, big or small, informal or elegant. All guests have access to free wireless internet throughout the hotel grounds. Hotel staff assists with travel reservations, airport transfers, border crossings, car rental, and much more. A book shop, souvenir shop, beauty salon, business center, health facilities, and car rental office are all found at the American Colony Hotel.
#americancolonyhoteljerusalem#americancolonyhotel#atamericancolonyhoteljerusalem#american#colony#hotel#jerusalem#jerusalemisrael#americancolony
Book now: https://www.booking.com/hotel/il/the-american-colony.en-us.html?aid=1378504
The American Colony Hotel
Occupying an Ottoman-era former palace, this s...
Book now: https://www.booking.com/hotel/il/the-american-colony.en-us.html?aid=1378504
The American Colony Hotel
Occupying an Ottoman-era former palace, this stately hotel is a 4-minute walk from the Shivtei Israel tram stop and 2 km from both the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock.
The elegant rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, work desks and minibars. Suites add living areas, luxury bathrooms, and tea and coffeemakers. Some include free-standing or sunken baths.
A breakfast buffet is complimentary. There are 3 charming gardens; 1 features an upscale courtyard restaurant and another has a summer bar. There's also a brasserie, a cafe, an outdoor Roman-style pool, a seasonal indoor restaurant and a cellar bar, plus a gym and a sauna.
Music: https://www.bensound.com
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Book now: https://www.booking.com/hotel/il/the-american-colony.en-us.html?aid=1378504
The American Colony Hotel
Occupying an Ottoman-era former palace, this stately hotel is a 4-minute walk from the Shivtei Israel tram stop and 2 km from both the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock.
The elegant rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, work desks and minibars. Suites add living areas, luxury bathrooms, and tea and coffeemakers. Some include free-standing or sunken baths.
A breakfast buffet is complimentary. There are 3 charming gardens; 1 features an upscale courtyard restaurant and another has a summer bar. There's also a brasserie, a cafe, an outdoor Roman-style pool, a seasonal indoor restaurant and a cellar bar, plus a gym and a sauna.
Music: https://www.bensound.com
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(8 Aug 1996) T/I: 10:32:25
The "Old City" of Jerusalem - home to three great religions and three thousand years of history. Now the heart of a thriving m...
(8 Aug 1996) T/I: 10:32:25
The "Old City" of Jerusalem - home to three great religions and three thousand years of history. Now the heart of a thriving metropolis, a century and a half ago the limestone walls around the Damascus Gate marked the extent of the city's boundaries. In about 1860, a rich landowner, Rabbah Daoud Amin Effendi el Husseini, was faced wtih a common dilemma: to build his new family house inside the overcrowded city or build at a distance from the city's amenities. A member of one of the country's oldest and most respected Muslim families, Rabbah Effendi chose to build his new home in the open country not far north of the Damascus Gate. He died without a male heir and the house was bought by a group of Americans and Swedes who were living in Jerusalem. They had come to live a christian life in the holy city and, over the years, their numbers had swelled until they were desperate to find larger quarters. Their new-found home, and the entire area around it, soon became known as the American colony. At the turn of the century, Baron Ustinov, grandfather of actor Peter Ustinov, owned a hotel in Jaffna and needed a place for his overnight tours to Jerusalem. Hosting his growing tourist trade soon became an important addition to the group's winter income. From its humble beginnings the American colony has, over nearly a century, built a reputation for the finest hospitality in Jerusalem. Many famous people have stayed there - from Winston Churchill to Lauren Bacall, Joan Baez to Peter O'Toole - even the real Lawrence of Arabia.
SHOWS:
OLD CITY, JERUSALEM - RECENT
WS Damsacus Gate, Old City, Jerusalem;
MS traditional drink vendor;
MS dried herb sellers;
MS market;
MS two arab women;
CU man smoking hooka;
MS two men smoking hookas;
ZOOM from sign of American Colony Hotel to building's windows;
PAN down from domed-ceiling bedroom to bed;
MS doors opening to "Pasha's room";
MS sitting room;
LOW ANGLE shot of room;
MS mother of pearl stand and mirror;
CU newspaper headline - American Colony buys property in Jerusalem;
STILL b/w photo arches into courtyard;
b/w courtyard;
b/w balcony and window;
CU flowers;
SOT Valentine Vester, wife of late grandson of American Colony founder, saying, "They only came in winter, the summers were considered too hot, and the winters were of course extremely cold.";
STILL b/w of snow covered roofs;
PAN of b/w photographs;
SOT: Vester saying There was no central heating then, so the way they kept warm was they sat around a big table with a tablecloth down to the floor and under the table they put a brazier, so they were warmed from the feet upward. My husband can remember that from when he was a boy;
VS b/w still of hotel in bygone days;
VS old tools use to renovate hotel at various times;
SOT: Vester sayiong "We've had a lot of famous people staying here over the years and Lawrence of Arabia was one of them. He used to stay here quite often and on Sunday afternoon, young people of the colony played football and Lawrence kept goal - so my husband told me."
STILL b/w football pitch with men playing;
WS swimming pool - which used to be football pitch;
MS people swimming;
FOCUS PULL plant to guests sitting around drinking tea;
Other guests sitting around;
PULLOUT guests to gardens;
VS people chatting;
VS people sitting around in garden;
PAN of terrace garden;
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(8 Aug 1996) T/I: 10:32:25
The "Old City" of Jerusalem - home to three great religions and three thousand years of history. Now the heart of a thriving metropolis, a century and a half ago the limestone walls around the Damascus Gate marked the extent of the city's boundaries. In about 1860, a rich landowner, Rabbah Daoud Amin Effendi el Husseini, was faced wtih a common dilemma: to build his new family house inside the overcrowded city or build at a distance from the city's amenities. A member of one of the country's oldest and most respected Muslim families, Rabbah Effendi chose to build his new home in the open country not far north of the Damascus Gate. He died without a male heir and the house was bought by a group of Americans and Swedes who were living in Jerusalem. They had come to live a christian life in the holy city and, over the years, their numbers had swelled until they were desperate to find larger quarters. Their new-found home, and the entire area around it, soon became known as the American colony. At the turn of the century, Baron Ustinov, grandfather of actor Peter Ustinov, owned a hotel in Jaffna and needed a place for his overnight tours to Jerusalem. Hosting his growing tourist trade soon became an important addition to the group's winter income. From its humble beginnings the American colony has, over nearly a century, built a reputation for the finest hospitality in Jerusalem. Many famous people have stayed there - from Winston Churchill to Lauren Bacall, Joan Baez to Peter O'Toole - even the real Lawrence of Arabia.
SHOWS:
OLD CITY, JERUSALEM - RECENT
WS Damsacus Gate, Old City, Jerusalem;
MS traditional drink vendor;
MS dried herb sellers;
MS market;
MS two arab women;
CU man smoking hooka;
MS two men smoking hookas;
ZOOM from sign of American Colony Hotel to building's windows;
PAN down from domed-ceiling bedroom to bed;
MS doors opening to "Pasha's room";
MS sitting room;
LOW ANGLE shot of room;
MS mother of pearl stand and mirror;
CU newspaper headline - American Colony buys property in Jerusalem;
STILL b/w photo arches into courtyard;
b/w courtyard;
b/w balcony and window;
CU flowers;
SOT Valentine Vester, wife of late grandson of American Colony founder, saying, "They only came in winter, the summers were considered too hot, and the winters were of course extremely cold.";
STILL b/w of snow covered roofs;
PAN of b/w photographs;
SOT: Vester saying There was no central heating then, so the way they kept warm was they sat around a big table with a tablecloth down to the floor and under the table they put a brazier, so they were warmed from the feet upward. My husband can remember that from when he was a boy;
VS b/w still of hotel in bygone days;
VS old tools use to renovate hotel at various times;
SOT: Vester sayiong "We've had a lot of famous people staying here over the years and Lawrence of Arabia was one of them. He used to stay here quite often and on Sunday afternoon, young people of the colony played football and Lawrence kept goal - so my husband told me."
STILL b/w football pitch with men playing;
WS swimming pool - which used to be football pitch;
MS people swimming;
FOCUS PULL plant to guests sitting around drinking tea;
Other guests sitting around;
PULLOUT guests to gardens;
VS people chatting;
VS people sitting around in garden;
PAN of terrace garden;
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The elegant "American Colony Hotel" in Jerusalem is an island of tranquility in a troubled city. The grand hotel has lived through all of Jerusalem’s serious crises. Everyone is welcome here, no matter where they come from or what they believe.
The name "American Colony Hotel" goes back to a group of 19th Century American pilgrims. In its early days, the grand hotel was located among olive groves outside Jerusalem’s city walls. For over a hundred years, many parties to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict have shaken hands, eaten and drunk here together. People mingle here in a way they would never do elsewhere.
Behind it all is the fascinating story of Anna and Horatio Spafford, who, after several tragic events, moved from the US to the Holy Land with a community of devout Christians. With diligence, skill, and an insistence on neutrality and tolerance despite political difficulties, they created a hotel in a truly special location. Its atmosphere continues to attract illustrious guests from the worlds of politics, diplomacy, literature, art and entertainment.
Legendary hotels (4-part series):
Le Bristol in Paris - https://youtu.be/s_A44MLr_xk
The American Colony Hotel in Jerusalem - https://youtu.be/SO2TajPyZ4c
The Adlon in Berlin - https://youtu.be/gl3NTt5j7JQ
The Beau-Rivage in Geneva - https://youtu.be/QvAoHmwUoqs
#documentary #luxuryhotel #hotel #dwdocumentary
The American Colony in Jerusalem has been providing its luxurious hospitality services for more than 120 years. Personified by classic Arabian arches, elaborate furnishings and opulent suites
http://allaboutjerusalem.com
At American Colony Hotel Jerusalem.
My employer's favorite place to hang out evry saturday.So peaceful,quit and green.I love this place too.
AMERICAN COLONY HOTEL JERUSALEM
The American Colony Hotel, consistently owned by Americans, British and Swedes since its establishment over 120 years ago, is a neutral haven for business or friendly, luxurious relaxation in the midst of Jerusalem's Jewish and Arab sectors. For this reason, it is a favored hotel by many international diplomats and was also voted "Best Hotel in the Middle East" twice by Conde Nast Traveler magazine. The American Colony Hotel design stylishly merges East and West with authentic Arabian arches, traditional furniture pieces and a chic, modern boutique hotel with state-of-the-art equipment to suit the needs of business and leisure guests. Beautifully manicured gardens surround the hotel's three historic buildings. Five non-kosher restaurants and bars, each with unique character, charm, and flavor are housed at the American Colony Hotel to suit any occasion, big or small, informal or elegant. All guests have access to free wireless internet throughout the hotel grounds. Hotel staff assists with travel reservations, airport transfers, border crossings, car rental, and much more. A book shop, souvenir shop, beauty salon, business center, health facilities, and car rental office are all found at the American Colony Hotel.
#americancolonyhoteljerusalem#americancolonyhotel#atamericancolonyhoteljerusalem#american#colony#hotel#jerusalem#jerusalemisrael#americancolony
Book now: https://www.booking.com/hotel/il/the-american-colony.en-us.html?aid=1378504
The American Colony Hotel
Occupying an Ottoman-era former palace, this stately hotel is a 4-minute walk from the Shivtei Israel tram stop and 2 km from both the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock.
The elegant rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, work desks and minibars. Suites add living areas, luxury bathrooms, and tea and coffeemakers. Some include free-standing or sunken baths.
A breakfast buffet is complimentary. There are 3 charming gardens; 1 features an upscale courtyard restaurant and another has a summer bar. There's also a brasserie, a cafe, an outdoor Roman-style pool, a seasonal indoor restaurant and a cellar bar, plus a gym and a sauna.
Music: https://www.bensound.com
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(8 Aug 1996) T/I: 10:32:25
The "Old City" of Jerusalem - home to three great religions and three thousand years of history. Now the heart of a thriving metropolis, a century and a half ago the limestone walls around the Damascus Gate marked the extent of the city's boundaries. In about 1860, a rich landowner, Rabbah Daoud Amin Effendi el Husseini, was faced wtih a common dilemma: to build his new family house inside the overcrowded city or build at a distance from the city's amenities. A member of one of the country's oldest and most respected Muslim families, Rabbah Effendi chose to build his new home in the open country not far north of the Damascus Gate. He died without a male heir and the house was bought by a group of Americans and Swedes who were living in Jerusalem. They had come to live a christian life in the holy city and, over the years, their numbers had swelled until they were desperate to find larger quarters. Their new-found home, and the entire area around it, soon became known as the American colony. At the turn of the century, Baron Ustinov, grandfather of actor Peter Ustinov, owned a hotel in Jaffna and needed a place for his overnight tours to Jerusalem. Hosting his growing tourist trade soon became an important addition to the group's winter income. From its humble beginnings the American colony has, over nearly a century, built a reputation for the finest hospitality in Jerusalem. Many famous people have stayed there - from Winston Churchill to Lauren Bacall, Joan Baez to Peter O'Toole - even the real Lawrence of Arabia.
SHOWS:
OLD CITY, JERUSALEM - RECENT
WS Damsacus Gate, Old City, Jerusalem;
MS traditional drink vendor;
MS dried herb sellers;
MS market;
MS two arab women;
CU man smoking hooka;
MS two men smoking hookas;
ZOOM from sign of American Colony Hotel to building's windows;
PAN down from domed-ceiling bedroom to bed;
MS doors opening to "Pasha's room";
MS sitting room;
LOW ANGLE shot of room;
MS mother of pearl stand and mirror;
CU newspaper headline - American Colony buys property in Jerusalem;
STILL b/w photo arches into courtyard;
b/w courtyard;
b/w balcony and window;
CU flowers;
SOT Valentine Vester, wife of late grandson of American Colony founder, saying, "They only came in winter, the summers were considered too hot, and the winters were of course extremely cold.";
STILL b/w of snow covered roofs;
PAN of b/w photographs;
SOT: Vester saying There was no central heating then, so the way they kept warm was they sat around a big table with a tablecloth down to the floor and under the table they put a brazier, so they were warmed from the feet upward. My husband can remember that from when he was a boy;
VS b/w still of hotel in bygone days;
VS old tools use to renovate hotel at various times;
SOT: Vester sayiong "We've had a lot of famous people staying here over the years and Lawrence of Arabia was one of them. He used to stay here quite often and on Sunday afternoon, young people of the colony played football and Lawrence kept goal - so my husband told me."
STILL b/w football pitch with men playing;
WS swimming pool - which used to be football pitch;
MS people swimming;
FOCUS PULL plant to guests sitting around drinking tea;
Other guests sitting around;
PULLOUT guests to gardens;
VS people chatting;
VS people sitting around in garden;
PAN of terrace garden;
4.15
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After suffering a series tragic losses following the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 (see "It is Well with My Soul"), Chicago residents Anna and Horatio Spafford led a small American contingent in 1881 to Jerusalem to form a Christian utopian society. The "American Colony," as it became known, was later joined by Swedish Christians. The society engaged in philanthropic work amongst the people of Jerusalem regardless of religious affiliation, gaining the trust of the local Muslim, Jewish, and Christian communities. During and immediately after World War I, the American Colony carried out philanthropic work to alleviate the suffering of the local inhabitants, opening soup kitchens, hospitals, orphanages and other charitable ventures.
Although the American Colony ceased to exist as a religious community in the late 1940s, individual members continued to be active in the daily life of Jerusalem. Towards the end of the 1950s, the society's communal residence was converted into the American Colony Hotel. The hotel is an integral part of the Jerusalem landscape where members of all communities in Jerusalem still meet. In 1992 representatives from the Palestine Liberation Organization and Israel met in the hotel where they began talks that led to the historic 1993 Oslo Peace Accord.
New York City rain Don't know if it's makin' me Dirty or clean Went for the subway but there was no train And the tunnel was grumbling for repairs again And the sign says welcome to American Jerusalem I've been around You could spend forever Makin' a friend in this town All you get to do Is lay your dollar down Until you're stumbling drunk up the stairs again And the sign says welcome to American Jerusalem In the temples of American Jerusalem They buy an ounce of South African gold They don't care who was bought or sold Or who died to mine it In the temples of American Jerusalem They buy an ounce of Marseille white Somewhere on a street with no light Somebody dies tryin' it Then somewhere in a crowd Lookin' that kinda way That'll make you turn around There'll be somebody who knows What it's about And he'll take the ribbons from your hair again And welcome you to American Jerusalem In the alleys of American Jerusalem The homeless lie down at the dawn The pretty people wonder what they're on And how they afford it In the ashes of American Jerusalem The prophets live their deaths out on the corner The pretty people say there should've been a warnin' But nobody heard it Then shadows lick the sun The streets are paved with Footsteps on the run Somebody musta got double Cuz I got none I forgot to collect my share again So go west to breathe the cleansing air again Go Niagara for your honeymoon again Go on the road if you're gonna sing your tune again Go out to sea and learn to be a man