Oak Park In Vintage Postcards

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Oak Park In Vintage Postcards

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Author : Douglas Deuchler
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2003

Oak Park In Vintage Postcards written by Douglas Deuchler and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with History categories.

Although it was first settled in the 1830s, Oak Park did not become an independent municipality until it split from Cicero Township in 1902. No longer a rustic small town, the village soon became a population magnet, attracting ever-larger numbers of prosperous, progressive people to settle in what many soon referred to as "the finest of the streetcar suburbs." Coincidentally, use of the penny picture postcard had approached a national mania during this era. Thus from the earliest years of the 20th century, the rapid growth and development of Oak Park was well documented, even celebrated, with a vast and varied array of outstanding postcard images.

Winter Park In Vintage Postcards

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Author : Robin Chapman
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2005-08-03

Winter Park In Vintage Postcards written by Robin Chapman and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-08-03 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.

The perfume of the orange blossoms . . . the beauty of every scene, combine to make me wonder whether I am not in Paradise, wrote one visitor to Winter Park, Florida, in 1918. Just five miles north of Orlando, Winter Parks oak-lined brick streets and its quiet lakes have been attracting visitors since the late 19th century, when U.S. president Chester A. Arthur declared, This is the prettiest spot I have seen in Florida. The New Englandlike city in the heart of the subtropics was once home to the Seminole Hotel, the largest resort south of Jacksonville. In 1885, prestigious Rollins College was founded here, the first institution of higher learning in Florida.

Legendary Locals Of Oak Park

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Author : Douglas Deuchler
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2013

Legendary Locals Of Oak Park written by Douglas Deuchler and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with History categories.

Founded in the 1830s by Joseph and Betty Kettlestrings, an intrepid young couple from Yorkshire, England, the small settlement of Oak Park grew slowly until the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Before the ashes had cooled, Oak Park's population boomed as displaced families relocated into the community on the west edge of Chicago. By the turn of the 20th century, this thriving village became a magnet attracting ever-larger numbers of prosperous, progressive people to settle in what many referred to as "the finest of the streetcar suburbs." In the 1960s and 1970s, Oak Park became widely recognized for encouraging racial and ethnic diversity. Though best known for such residents as architect Frank Lloyd Wright and novelist Ernest Hemingway, Oak Park also lays claim to scores of others who have shone brightly in the national spotlight, as well as current folks who are passionate, daring, and dynamic. More than 100 noteworthy Oak Parkers-- past and present--are featured in this volume, from writers and restaurateurs to mobsters and movie stars.

Stockton In Vintage Postcards

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Author : Alice Van Ommeren
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2004

Stockton In Vintage Postcards written by Alice Van Ommeren and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with History categories.

Today's Stockton is a modern California city, home to a quarter of a million people. But few remember the details of its illustrious past. Influenced by strategic waterways and rich soil, Stockton attracted a succession of miners, farmers, shipbuilders, and industrial entrepreneurs. Throughout the years Stockton has evolved from a rough-and-tumble harbor town to an agricultural, business, and transportation center and has done so with a great amount of style and finesse. This collection of vintage postcards showcases Stockton's early days from 1900 to 1950, capturing the elegance and industry of a young city on the journey to the modern era. This book contains over 200 images of Stockton including the waterfront, paddlewheel steamers, beautiful hotels, graceful estates, sprawling farm vistas, and the ornate buildings of downtown.

Peoria Illinois Revisited

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Author : Charles A. Bobbitt
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2000

Peoria Illinois Revisited written by Charles A. Bobbitt and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with History categories.

This delightful follow-up to the first volume of Peoria: A Postcard History guides the reader through the development of Peoria to the twenty-first century. From the Illinois Riverfront to the streets of downtown, these postcards demonstrate the many changes that have taken place in this city throughout the years. The growth and expansion in Peoria have been phenomenal, and this volume allows us to follow the timeline of the city.

Peoria Illinois Revisited In Vintage Postcards

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Author : Charles A. Bobbitt
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2000-06-20

Peoria Illinois Revisited In Vintage Postcards written by Charles A. Bobbitt and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-06-20 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.

This delightful follow-up to the first volume of Peoria: A Postcard History guides the reader through the development of Peoria to the twenty-first century. From the Illinois Riverfront to the streets of downtown, these postcards demonstrate the many changes that have taken place in this city throughout the years. The growth and expansion in Peoria have been phenomenal, and this volume allows us to follow the timeline of the city.

Greetings From Alabama A Pictorial History In Vintage Postcards

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Author : Wade Hall
language : en
Publisher: NewSouth Books
Release Date : 2016-09-01

Greetings From Alabama A Pictorial History In Vintage Postcards written by Wade Hall and has been published by NewSouth Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-01 with History categories.

Although he was a native of Bullock County, Alabama, Wade Hall -- teacher, writer, poet, critic, interviewer, folklorist, and documentarian -- spent most of his fifty-year career in Kentucky. But he was never emotionally far from his home as evidenced by his passion for collecting vintage Alabama postcards. In his lifetime he amassed 10,000, which he then graciously gave to the University of Alabama Libraries and Troy University in a large joint bequest that also included rare books, quilts, folk art, letters and more. These postcards date from the late 1800s to the mid-20th century and offer a fascinating and diverse picture of the state. The meaning of postcards that could be purchased as a travel souvenir is largely forgotten today when cameras are commonplace. But the value of Hall's stunning collection cannot be missed. The some 400 cards featured in Greetings from Alabama are revealing of scenes familiar and rare. From Birmingham's Vulcan to Mobile's Bellingrath Gardens, from Enterprise's boll weevil monument to Huntsville's rockets, from Helen Keller's home to William Rufus King's resting place, the scenes offer captivating glimpses of Alabama history.

Mansfield In Vintage Postcards

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Author : Timothy Brian McKee
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2003-09-24

Mansfield In Vintage Postcards written by Timothy Brian McKee and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-09-24 with Photography categories.

Take a trolley tour around Mansfield, Ohio, by way of this collection of vintage postcards. Starting the tour with The Square, see the series of ornate government seats built here, like the 1840 Greek Revival and 1878 Victorian courthouses, as well as the fountain and the gazebo located there. Next, traveling into the Downtown now encompassed by the Carousel and Central Park Districts, explore Main Street and the old hotels, the stone churches, and the railroad depots. From there, progressing to The Flats, catch a glimpse of the industries and the now-vanished agricultural works. Heading into The Neighborhoods from Downtown, visit the schools, the churches, and the Children's Home. And finally, following the tracks out past the Sturges area and Senator Sherman's mansion, ride to the end of the tracks to see Luna Park, Kingwood, and the Ohio State Reformatory.

Orlando In Vintage Postcards

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Author : Lynn M. Homan
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2001

Orlando In Vintage Postcards written by Lynn M. Homan and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with History categories.

"Beautiful weather here. When are you coming?" Those words have been written millions of times on postcards mailed from Orlando. Known today as home to America's most famous theme parks, Orlando has always been a destination for visitors from all over the world. During its early period as "The Phenomenal City," through the years as "The City Beautiful," to the era of "The Action Center of Florida," Orlando has a story to tell.

Berwyn

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Author : Douglas Deuchler
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Library Editions
Release Date : 2005-05-01

Berwyn written by Douglas Deuchler and has been published by Arcadia Library Editions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-05-01 with History categories.

Eight miles west of downtown Chicago sits a suburb with a rich, vibrant history. Berwyn began in the 19th century as two separate communities with vast stretches of marshland and farmland between. By the early 1900s, this booming municipality successfully kept industry at bay while remaining a strictly residential development. As thousands of bungalows were constructed in the 1920s, the "City of Homes," as it was known, became the fastest-growing community in the United States. For many generations, the suburb has attracted hard-working people who take pride in their homes and exemplify the fulfillment of the American Dream.