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Parkersburg In Vintage Postcards
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Author : Christy Little
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2005
Parkersburg In Vintage Postcards written by Christy Little 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 with History categories.
Historically, ParkersburgA[a¬a[s rapid development can be attributed to its position at the junction of the Ohio and Little Kanawha Rivers. Steamboats and, later, rail transportation sealed the areaA[a¬a[s destiny as a successful community. In 1896, Parkersburg resident Gustavus Edward Smith produced images of Parkersburg on a newly developing novelty, the picture postcard. The first in West Virginia, these picture postcards were created two years before the cards were even legally recognized by the United States Postal Service. At the turn of the 20th century, as citizens were enjoying ParkersburgA[a¬a[s business, political, and social atmosphere, the postcards industry was thriving on the publicA[a¬a[s demand for likenesses of interesting buildings, streets, parks, events, and even disasters.
Ritchie County In Vintage Postcards
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Author : Rock Wilson
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2004
Ritchie County In Vintage Postcards written by Rock Wilson 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.
Ritchie County, West Virginia, named for famed Richmond journalist Thomas Ritchie, was originally founded in 1843 from portions of Harrison, Lewis, and Wood Counties. In the late 19th century, Ritchie County found itself directly on the Baltimore & Ohio Rail Line. Early postcards from this era capture the county ripe with natural resources and the grandeur of the quickly developing region. The production of oil and natural gas has been a chief source of development since the early 20th century and continues today. The area is also known for its agricultural and manufacturing developments including livestock, grain, glassware, and lumber products.
Blennerhassett Island
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Author : Ray Swick
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2005
Blennerhassett Island written by Ray Swick 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 with History categories.
Images of America: Blennerhassett Island reveals for the first time the pictorial past of the Ohio River's most famous island. Located one-and-a-half miles west of Parkersburg, West Virginia, it sprang into national fame two centuries ago as the headquarters of Aaron Burr's 1806-1807 conspiracy to create an empire in the Southwest. The island also was renowned as the site of the American West's most beautiful home: the legendary Blennerhassett Mansion, completed in 1800 only to be destroyed by fire 11 years later. This volume's more than 200 fascinating pictures--most never published before--will take the reader on an exciting adventure through time, beginning with the island's glamorous Burr/Blennerhassett years; through its 19th century steamboat era; and into the 20th century, when it became the playground of the Mid-Ohio Valley. The final images portray the 1980 creation of Blennerhassett Island as a popular West Virginia state park with the reconstructed Blennerhassett Mansion as its centerpiece.
Somerset County In Vintage Postcards
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Author : Alan A. Siegel
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 1999-03-01
Somerset County In Vintage Postcards written by Alan A. Siegel and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-03-01 with History categories.
From the 1890s through the 1920s, the postcard was an extraordinarily popular means of communication, and many of the postcards produced during this "golden age" can today be considered works of art. Postcard photographers traveled the length and breadth of the nation snapping photographs of busy street scenes, documenting local landmarks, and assembling crowds of local children only too happy to pose for a picture. These images, printed as postcards and sold in general stores across the country, survive as telling reminders of an important era in America's history. This fascinating new history of New Jersey's Somerset County showcases more than two hundred of the best vintage postcards available.
Federalsburg In Vintage Postcards
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language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2003
Federalsburg In Vintage Postcards written by 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.
Situated on the fickle Marshyhope Creek, Federalsburg, has long reached out to Maryland and the rest of the country with trade on its waterways and rails. In 1791, Isaac Nichols called a tract of land in the middle of the eastern shore of Maryland "Rawley." The name became "Federalsburg" in the late 18th century when the small village, consisting of only two streets, was dominated by Federalist influence. Before the Civil War, Federalsburg was involved in the shipbuilding industry; later its energies were invested in mills, farming, and canneries. When the railroad arrived in 1867-1868, trade in Federalsburg proliferated even more as refrigerated cars allowed produce to be shipped to major cities in the North. Federalsburg's agricultural heritage has since continued to endure.
Bluefield In Vintage Postcards
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Author : Mary Margaret Spracher Annett
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2004-09-08
Bluefield In Vintage Postcards written by Mary Margaret Spracher Annett and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-09-08 with Travel categories.
Nestled at the foot of East River Mountain in the southern tip of West Virginia, Bluefield calls itself "Nature's Air-Conditioned City" and is a place of great cultural, industrial, and natural wealth. The early to mid-1900s were a booming time for the city, thanks to coal mining and the Norfolk and Western Railway. For the many people who lived in or traveled through the region during that era, postcards provided a simple and convenient way to send both personal correspondence and business communications. Today, Bluefield continues to change and evolve but maintains a strong sense of history, with many of its buildings and homes listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
South Bend In Vintage Postcards
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Author : John Palmer
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2005
South Bend In Vintage Postcards written by John Palmer 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 with History categories.
In the early 20th century, South Bend, Indiana's population more than tripled. Established industries like Studebaker and the Singer Sewing company rose to unprecedented heights of production, new businesses took root, and immigrants flooded into the area. Photo postcards, originally a quick and inexpensive form of communication, became key documents of South Bend's growth, recording events, businesses, landmarks, and people. Through nearly 200 vintage postcards, this book details South Bend's story from the turn of the 20th century to the aftermath of World War II. These images give a glimpse of lost glamour, representing the city as past generations witnessed it.
Broome County In Vintage Postcards
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language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2000
Broome County In Vintage Postcards written by 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.
Broome County offers an exceptional perspective on the city, towns, villages, and hamlets nestled in the river valleys of a picturesque New York county. Located just above the Pennsylvania border in south-central New York State, Broome County has a diverse and unique heritage beginning with legends of the Iroquois and continuing today with hightech corporations--making it, in essence, the history of America.
Jersey City In Vintage Postcards
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Author : Randall Gabrielan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Jersey City In Vintage Postcards written by Randall Gabrielan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Historic buildings categories.
Saginaw In Vintage Postcards
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Author : Roberta Morey
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2004
Saginaw In Vintage Postcards written by Roberta Morey 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.
Because of its excellent river system, Saginaw developed from an Indian village into a bustling lumber town. In its early days, investors came from eastern cities and became wealthy lumber barons. They built beautiful mansions, hotels, and public buildings while they also supported civic projects. Before consolidating, there were two cities: East Saginaw and Saginaw City, separated by the Saginaw River. Many German societies, schools, and churches were organized in the area, due to the large number of residents with a German heritage. The early residents survived fires, floods, and the end of the lumber boom. Other industries developed and the city continued to grow. The rare postcards that appear in this book depict many historical buildings, the two separate cities, the German influence, and the philanthropy of the lumber barons. Join author Roberta Morey on a journey through Saginaw's rich industrial and cultural history.