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Williamsport

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Author : Robin Van Auken
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2004

Williamsport written by Robin Van Auken 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.

For more than one hundred years, the Grit was small-town America's favorite family newspaper and a Sunday morning staple. Dietrick Lamade, a German immigrant and self-made man, founded the Grit and ushered it through early adversity and uncertainty, eventually initiating innovations such as direct mail and nationwide newsboy delivery, transforming the paper into a national institution. The Grit was one of the first newspapers in America to feature color photographs and fictional supplements. Williamsport: The Grit Photograph Collection documents momentous events from a turn-of-the-century city on the rise, through the end of the lumber boom, the world wars, and the great Depression, to modern times.

Williamsport

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Author : Mary H. Rubin
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2005

Williamsport written by Mary H. Rubin 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.

Conococheague and Potomac Streets, Doubleday Hill, Springfield Farm, the C&O Canal--these names conjure up images of Williamsport, Maryland. The first settlement in what was to become Washington County was located here in the heart of the Cumberland Valley in the late 1730s. This small trading post, set amid local Native American tribes, formed the basis of the town of Williamsport. Gen. Otho Holland Williams, a Revolutionary War hero from the region, laid out what he intended to be a grand city with wide avenues on the banks of the great and mighty Potomac. Upon hearing that George Washington favored a site along the Potomac for the new nation's capital, Williams persuaded Washington to visit his town, and "Williams' Port" was given due consideration as a possible location. Williamsport became an important stopping-off point for settlers heading west, and the town quickly grew to be the second largest in Washington County. The arrival of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in 1834 brought a boom to Williamsport as warehouses, shipping firms, and many other businesses were established to handle the increased population and trade. The Civil War, the arrival of the railroad, and a series of disastrous floods also impacted the town. Today, Williamsport is a quiet community rich with local history and flavor.

Williamsport

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Author : Dana Borick Brigandi
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2015-07-20

Williamsport written by Dana Borick Brigandi and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-20 with History categories.

Once known as "the Lumber Capital of the World," Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is more than its lumber heritage. It is an artistic and cultural hub enjoying a revitalization, much of which is due to the discovery of Marcellus Shale and the gas industry. As the birthplace of Little League Baseball, Williamsport boasts an award-winning school district and public library, two nationally ranked colleges, and several landmarks listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Businesses like the Grit newspaper and Shop-Vac have been at the forefront of major industries, including aircraft engines, railroad transport, and manufacturing. A new generation of business owners is changing the downtown landscape through public art, community events, and cultural activities. No matter what challenges residents face, they are dedicated to preserving and advancing the city they call home.

Williamsport

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Author : Thad Stephen Meckley
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2006

Williamsport written by Thad Stephen Meckley and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with History categories.

Williamsport features an array of vintage postcards of the city in the early days to when it became the lumber capital of the world. The postcards highlight both Williamsport and the mighty Susquehanna River as early pioneers and founders made this uncharted frontier wilderness into a thriving Victorian metropolis. At one time, Williamsport was a contender for the Pennsylvania state capital due to its central location, political might of the day, and the fabulous wealth amassed from the lumber industry. Covering the early days of the Pennsylvania Canal to the visit and tales of Mark Twain to the makings of Williamsport's first millionaires of the early lumbering era, this rare collection of photographic correspondence provides a glorious glimpse into the city's illustrious past.

The City Of Williamsport Pennsylvania Located In The Centre Of A Circle With A Radius Of 170 Miles Makes Williamsport The Very Centre Of Pennsylvania S Great Coal Iron And Lumber Regions And Of The Greatest Manufacturing District In The World

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Author : Williamsport (Pa.). Board of Trade
language : en
Publisher:
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The City Of Williamsport Pennsylvania Located In The Centre Of A Circle With A Radius Of 170 Miles Makes Williamsport The Very Centre Of Pennsylvania S Great Coal Iron And Lumber Regions And Of The Greatest Manufacturing District In The World written by Williamsport (Pa.). Board of Trade and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Williamsport (Pa.) categories.

Gateway To The Majors Williamsport And Minor League Baseball

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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Penn State Press
Release Date :

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Although many people know Williamsport as the "birthplace of Little League Baseball, " it is also a city with a rich professional baseball tradition. Since the earliest days of the Pennsylvania State Association, professional minor league baseball has flourished in Williamsport, and hundreds of players and managers have passed through historic Bowman Field on their way to the major leagues, including Jim Bunning, Ferguson Jenkins, and Nolan Ryan. Gateway to the Majors is a comprehensive history of professional minor league baseball in Williamsport from the earliest days up to the present.The accompanying appendix of former Williamsport players who played in the Major Leagues is a valuable reference tool for baseball historians. In addition, this book illustrates how the city's relationship with baseball forged a distinct civic identity and national reputation as "Baseball Town, USA."

Williamsport S Baseball Heritage

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Author : James P. Quigel Jr.
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 1999-02

Williamsport S Baseball Heritage written by James P. Quigel Jr. and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-02 with History categories.

Though renowned as the Birthplace of Little League Baseball and the host of the annual Little League World Series, the city of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, has also been heir to a minor-league legacy that few cities of comparable size possess. In this engaging tribute to the memories of Williamsports halcyon professional baseball era, discover an integral part of the citys civic identity and social fabric during the past century. Williamsports Baseball Heritage includes the citys landmark ballparks, including Athletic Park, the West Third Street Field, and Bowman Field, and features rare snapshots of prominent players and influential boosters. A charter member of the old New York-Penn League in 1924 (later renamed the Eastern League), Williamsport enjoyed one of the longest periods of affiliation with the league, despite its small size relative to other member cities. Historic Bowman Field, constructed in 1926 and once considered the gem of the of the Eastern League, remains the second-oldest operating minor league ballpark in the country. It has been visited by countless barnstorming Major League and Negro League teams, Hall of Fame players such as Jim Bunning, and famous baseball personalities such as Connie Mack, Branch Rickey, and Casey Stengel. An authoritative and comprehensive view of the era, Williamsports Baseball Heritage will rekindle fond memories among fans and players alike. Images in this collection were culled from The Grit, formerly Williamsports longest-running Sunday newspaper, the D. Vincent Smith and Putsee Vannucci photograph collections, and the private collections of many Williamsport residents.

Boyd S Williamsport City Directory Including Dubois And Lock Haven

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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1885

Boyd S Williamsport City Directory Including Dubois And Lock Haven written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1885 with DuBois (Pa.) categories.

Williamsport Fob

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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1974

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Allegheny Airlines Inc Martin 202 N 174a Near Williamsport Pennsylvania December 1 1959

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Author : United States. Civil Aeronautics Board
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1960

Allegheny Airlines Inc Martin 202 N 174a Near Williamsport Pennsylvania December 1 1959 written by United States. Civil Aeronautics Board and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1960 with categories.