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Western Kentucky in Vintage Postcards

Author : Cliff Downey
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738514598
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (145 download)

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Download or read book Western Kentucky in Vintage Postcards written by Cliff Downey and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Western Kentucky in Vintage Postcards guides residents, visitors, and history buffs alike on a virtual driving tour through Kentucky's westernmost counties to enjoy its rich history and natural beauty. Readers will discover why this is perhaps the most diverse region in the Bluegrass State with its many different geographical areas-flat lands to rolling hills and coal fields to miles of lakes. The scenic journey begins in Hopkinsville, meanders north through Madisonville to Henderson, and continues west to the Mississippi River, with stops in Murray, Mayfield, Paducah, and several small towns. Vintage postcards culled from a variety of sources highlight those things that are uniquely Western Kentucky: tobacco fields, coal mines, Confederate president Jefferson Davis, Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, farming, historical buildings and sites, floods, and dams.

Bowling Green in Vintage Postcards

Author : Jonathan Jeffrey
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738514642
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (146 download)

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Download or read book Bowling Green in Vintage Postcards written by Jonathan Jeffrey and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bowling Green in Vintage Postcards is an engaging collection designed to entertain, educate, and enthrall history buffs, residents, and visitors alike with scenes of Bowling Green of yesteryear. When long hunters paused along the banks of the Barren River in the mid-1700s, little did they realize that this beautiful, varied landscape would one day boast a thriving city. Today, the city is hailed as the educational, retail, and commercial hub of South Central Kentucky. Preserved in this photo journal is the area's rich and vibrant past. Showcased are the things unique to this region-the horses, tobacco, strawberries, building stone, Corvettes, and Western Kentucky University. Highlighted are people, places, and events special to the river city-snapshots of Duncan Hines and local clairvoyant Edgar Cayce; rural towns and hamlets such as Smiths Grove, Woodburn, and Alvaton; and court day and the 1907 Prohibition parade.

Tennessee Valley Authority in Vintage Postcards

Author : Mark Allen Stevenson
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738541525
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (415 download)

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Download or read book Tennessee Valley Authority in Vintage Postcards written by Mark Allen Stevenson and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Created by the federal government in 1933 to revitalize a region twice the size of New England, the Tennessee Valley Authority began as an experiment of unprecedented proportions. Seen here through picture postcards, the dramatic achievements of the TVA take on a personal aspect, as individuals visit the hydroelectric projects and enjoy the newly created recreational opportunities. Tangible benefits are also documented, such as improved navigation, new roads and bridges, and abundant and inexpensive electricity. Influenced by such visionaries as Gifford Pinchot, Theodore Roosevelt, and George Norris, the agency also dealt with regional issues, including river commerce, soil conservation, and flood control.

Kentucky's 120 Counties

Author : Carl Howell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781941953679
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (536 download)

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Download or read book Kentucky's 120 Counties written by Carl Howell and published by . This book was released on 2018-09 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kentucky's 120 Counties: A Postcard Album (1900-1925) gives viewers a front-row seat into the past that enables them to see, for the first time, people, places, and events during a remarkable period in the state's history. Patrons purchased postcards at local drugstores, dry goods establishments, and country stores to catch a glimpse of their hometowns in postcard format. Postcards also portrayed neighboring communities, rural scenes, and people engaging in both work and play. In a time before photojournalism, postcards provided something that newspapers of the time could not; postcards put a face on the news and on the world itself.A 1908 postcard of William Jennings Bryan speaking in Lebanon, Kentucky, sold like hotcakes. In Leitchfield, a local photographer took his camera to the Grayson County Fair and leaned over the rail to capture an electrifying image of a jockey on his horse, barreling down the track with a whip between his teeth.Such spectacular moments and glimpses of everyday life form the heart of this book. Some images provide the only visual records of early communities and their railroad depots, grist mills, country stores, and churches. Other photos depict anglers fishing for "green bass" in Kinniconick, grandiose hotels erected beside rural springs, a man hunting quail in Salem, and converts being baptized in the flood waters of the Ohio River.This book is a panoramic view of the Bluegrass State and America in the early 1900s. Look into the lives and the eyes of the people, and you might just see your own hopes, dreams, failures, and successes come into focus.

West Central Georgia in Vintage Postcards

Author : Gary L. Doster
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738568959
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (689 download)

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Download or read book West Central Georgia in Vintage Postcards written by Gary L. Doster and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 1998-10-26 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the 1890s through the 1920s, the postcard was an extraordinarily popular means of communication, and many of the postcards produced during this agolden agea 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 Americaas history. This fascinating new history of West Central Georgia showcases more than two hundred of the best vintage postcards available.

Clarksville in Vintage Postcards

Author : Billyfrank Morrison
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738516776
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (167 download)

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Download or read book Clarksville in Vintage Postcards written by Billyfrank Morrison and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clarksville, Tennessee, has undergone a colossal metamorphosis since the 1700s, when men like Sevier, Montgomery, and Renfroe fought Native Americans along the Cumberland and Red Rivers. Though these founding fathers would not recognize the present rivers, nor the hills upon which Clarksville has grown, Clarksvillians have kept an awareness of their rich past, bridging their lives with those of the early frontiersmen. Today, Clarksville eclectically blends both metropolitan and rural settings to offer residents the best of both worlds.

Westfield in Vintage Postcards

Author : Joan B. Ackerman
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738504766
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (47 download)

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Download or read book Westfield in Vintage Postcards written by Joan B. Ackerman and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2000-07 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The early twentieth century was a vibrant era for the world of postcards. Here, in this stunning collection from the Westfield Athenaeum, the history of the town is told, using rare and antique postcards. The old trolleys and street scenes come to life in this volume, along with the parades and celebrations of early Westfield. Hampton Ponds and Stanley Park, two popular recreation spots in town, can be seen in days gone by. Postcards were also used for local advertising to sell everything from men's clothing to hotels. Westfield is sure to entertain and enlighten readers with its diverse images.

Lexington, Kentucky

Author : Wynelle Deese
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439619298
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)

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Download or read book Lexington, Kentucky written by Wynelle Deese and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 1998-07-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 friends and neighbors 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 Lexington, Kentucky, showcases more than two hundred of the best vintage postcards available.

Southern Chester County in Vintage Postcards

Author : Martha Carson-Gentry
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738501079
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (1 download)

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Book Synopsis Southern Chester County in Vintage Postcards by : Martha Carson-Gentry

Download or read book Southern Chester County in Vintage Postcards written by Martha Carson-Gentry and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating new history of Pennsylvania's Southern Chester County showcases more than 200 of the best vintage postcards available.

Chicago and the Illinois Central Railroad

Author : Clifford J. Downey
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738550749
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book Chicago and the Illinois Central Railroad written by Clifford J. Downey and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Headquartered in Chicago, the Illinois Central Railroad was known as the "Main Line of Mid-America," as it was a major railroad cutting through the middle section of the United States with two major routes: the Main Line, which ran south out of Chicago toward New Orleans, and the Western Lines, which ran west toward Iowa. The Illinois Central Railroad had eight major freight yards in Chicago, which in 1937 handled nearly two million freight cars. It was also well known for its passenger service and operated some of the finest passenger trains: the Green Diamond, the all-Pullman Panama Limited, and the City of New Orleans. Chicago and the Illinois Central Railroad covers the railroad's operations within the city of Chicago, plus the outlying suburbs, from the late 1800s to 1960. It explores, through vintage photographs, the passenger and freight trains, suburban trains, locomotives, shops and repair facilities, and people that made the railroad function.

Newport in Vintage Postcards

Author : Robert Yoder
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738518121
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (181 download)

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Download or read book Newport in Vintage Postcards written by Robert Yoder and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newport's recent revitalization gives its citizens all the more reason to remember the city's storied past. Before Newport boomed with tourism, it was dubbed "the Sin City of the South," infamous for its abundant casinos and nightclubs. Prior to that, though, Newport thrived as a street car suburb and an industrial hub, relying on the Ohio River for transportation. Along with its neighbor, the Queen City of Cincinnati, Newport blossomed into the vibrant community that it is today. The vintage postcards in this volume depict the fascinating legacy left by Newport's people and places.

Petaluma in Vintage Postcards

Author : Alice van Ommeren
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439671605
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)

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Download or read book Petaluma in Vintage Postcards written by Alice van Ommeren and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-09 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Incorporated in 1858, Petaluma rapidly became a thriving commercial and major transportation center. This carefully curated selection of vintage postcards illustrates Petaluma's identity and pride as it grew from a strategic port location provisioning San Francisco during the Gold Rush to an agricultural and manufacturing town in the late 1800s. After the turn of the 20th century, Petaluma focused on the poultry industry and proclaimed itself "The World's Egg Basket." The cast-iron storefronts and iconic buildings, such as the Carnegie Library, post office, and silk mill, are some of the impressive landmarks constructed during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Images of a busy waterfront with a bustling downtown surrounded by Victorian homes, beautiful churches, and public parks demonstrate the town's development and prosperity.

New Albany in Vintage Postcards

Author : David C. Barksdale
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738533865
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (338 download)

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Download or read book New Albany in Vintage Postcards written by David C. Barksdale and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The scenic town of New Albany lies along the banks of the Ohio River, opposite Louisville, Kentucky. Founded in 1813 and incorporated in 1839, New Albany grew to be the largest city in Indiana by the mid-1800s. Its location below the falls of the Ohio River boosted shipping and boat-building and promoted the building of some of the city's most notable residences, many of which still stand along Main Street. Through more than 200 vintage postcards, authors David C. Barksdale and Robyn Davis Sekula guide the reader on a tour of New Albany's past. The images highlight the city's early schools and churches and its first library. Others juxtapose flooding disaster and centennial celebration.

Ritchie County in Vintage Postcards

Author : Rock Wilson
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738517100
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (171 download)

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Download or read book Ritchie County in Vintage Postcards written by Rock Wilson and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

DeKalb County in Vintage Postcards

Author : John Martin Smith
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738519173
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book DeKalb County in Vintage Postcards written by John Martin Smith and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fleeting scenes of the train depot in Ashley, the Auburn Hotel in Auburn, and the Thompson Opera House in Butler were captured on postcards sent or collected by DeKalb County's residents and visitors. Showcased here on over 200 vintage postcards and images is the history of DeKalb County. Offering a unique visual history of the area through preserved one-cent postcards, this book portrays the socials, events, buildings, homes, and residents of a by-gone era from the towns of DeKalb County, including Corunna, Garrett, Spencerville, St. Joe, Waterloo, and many other small towns and rural areas.

Bluefield in Vintage Postcards

Author : Mary Margaret Spracher Annett
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439612757
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)

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Download or read book Bluefield in Vintage Postcards written by Mary Margaret Spracher Annett and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2004-09-08 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Roanoke in Vintage Postcards

Author : Nelson Harris
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738514390
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (143 download)

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Download or read book Roanoke in Vintage Postcards written by Nelson Harris and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Officially chartered in 1882, Roanoke is nestled among the Blue Ridge Mountains and is often referred to as the "Star City of the South." The history of this remarkable community is captured here through the images of the picture postcard. With the construction of each new bank, school, bridge, and church, the postcard became a convenient way to promote and celebrate the achievement; now, these images preserve a collective record of Roanoke's heritage. See how the area looked in the early 1900s, with its dirt streets, trolley tracks, horse-drawn wagons, and Model Ts. Postcards of succeeding decades frame the growth of Roanoke from a railroad town to the center of commerce and industry in Southwestern Virginia.