Huntsville

Author : Alan C. Wright
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 0738505617

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Huntsville in Vintage Postcards by Alan C. Wright Pdf

Founded in 1805, Hunstville brought many "firsts" to the state of Alabama - including the first bank, the first public library, and the first cotton mill. The city hosted the 1819 constitutional convention that formed the state of Alabama, and served as the first state capital. Huntsvillians have long enjoyed a progressive community of the forefront of the state's growth in the areas of business and technology, and have also created a vibrant social and cultural atmosphere.

Author : Jeff Littlejohn,Walker County Historical Commission
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 0738571334

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Huntsville by Jeff Littlejohn,Walker County Historical Commission Pdf

Huntsville is one of the oldest and most revered cities in the Lone Star State. Founded in the mid-1830s as Texans won their independence from Mexico, Huntsville became the home of Sam Houston--the first president of the Republic of Texas and later governor of the state. Nestled among the lakes and trees of the eastern piney woods, Huntsville emerged as a vital center of education and justice in the late 19th century. Today the city remains a vibrant, growing community known for a few of its largest employers, including Sam Houston State University and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Author : Jeffrey D. Stocker
Publisher : Univ. of Tennessee Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1996-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1572333405

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From Huntsville to Appomattox by Jeffrey D. Stocker Pdf

Cole was adjutant of the Alabama Volunteer Infantry, one of the few Confederate regiments to see action in both the western and eastern theaters of the Civil War. After the war he refreshed and augmented his memory with other accounts to document both the military and the human aspects of the regiment's campaigns. End notes identify people and events and refer to other sources. This is the first full publication. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Four Star Publishing
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781438251967

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A Badge of Dishonor & Betrayal-The Huntsville Incident by Anonim Pdf

Author : John F. Kvach,Charity Ethridge,Michelle Hopkins,Susanna Leberman
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 9780738598918

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Huntsville by John F. Kvach,Charity Ethridge,Michelle Hopkins,Susanna Leberman Pdf

Huntsville has served as the unofficial capital of north Alabama since the early 19th century. Yet Huntsville continued to redefine itself and remain relevant in regional, national, and international affairs. Settled by John Hunt and developed by ambitious cotton planters, enterprising merchants and professionals, and thousands of families looking for new opportunities in the rich farmland, Huntsville has continued to grow and prosper as 21st-century corporations and government agencies develop new technologies that make the city the center of space and defense-related industries in the South. The city has endured military occupation, storms, financial panics, and the constant threat of economic and social stagnation that occurred in so many communities across the South. This positive spirit makes Huntsville a special place for residents and visitors alike. Images of America: Huntsville hopes to capture the uniqueness of the city while simultaneously acknowledging some mistakes that have been made in the past.

Author : Louis Torres
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Electronic
ISBN : IND:30000106120912

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A History of Huntsville Division, U.S. Army Corps of Enginners by Louis Torres Pdf

Author : Terri L. French
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439661031

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Huntsville Textile Mills & Villages by Terri L. French Pdf

In the early 1900s, Huntsville, Alabama, had more spindles than any other city in the South. Cotton fields and mills made the city a major competitor in the textile industry. Entire mill villages sprang up around the factories to house workers and their families. Many of these village buildings are now iconic community landmarks, such as the revitalized Lowe Mill arts facility and the Merrimack Mill Village Historic District. The "lintheads," a demeaning moniker villagers wore as a badge of honor, were hard workers. Their lives were fraught with hardships, from slavery and child labor to factory fires and shutdowns. They endured job-related injuries and illnesses, strikes and the Great Depression. Author Terri L. French details the lives, history and legacy of the workers.

Author : Theresa Jach
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-01
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781439643570

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Huntsville Penitentiary by Theresa Jach Pdf

The state of Texas, home to one of the largest prison systems in the country, opened its first penitentiary in 1849. The Walls Unit in Huntsville was the genesis of a prison system that became the home of notorious convicts and the focus of much debate about incarceration and the death penalty in the United States. The Walls Unit housed gunslinger John Wesley Hardin, members of the Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker gang, and infamous drug cartel leader Fred Carrasco. Built using convict labor, the Walls Unit was heralded as a modern approach to incarceration in Texas. The prison dominated the landscape of the town of Huntsville when it was built and remains central to that community today.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556030613970

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Huntsville, Chase Area Water System by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556030614267

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Huntsville, Green Valley Estates by Anonim Pdf

Author : National Planning Association. Committee on Post-War Employment Problems
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1943
Category : Huntsville (Ala.)
ISBN : COLUMBIA:CU03356574

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Report on Huntsville, Alabama by National Planning Association. Committee on Post-War Employment Problems Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556030613871

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Huntsville, Pulaski Pile Area Water System by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556031049687

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I-65 to Huntsville, Madison County by Anonim Pdf

Author : Leslie Nicole Thomas
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-16
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781439654637

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Legendary Locals of Huntsville by Leslie Nicole Thomas Pdf

First they came for the land, later they came for the stars and the moon; all found themselves against the glorious backdrop of the Tennessee Valley. Legendary Locals of Huntsville chronicles the story of Rocket City, a sleepy, Southern cotton town that weathered the Great Depression with its mill villages, gained national attention with Redstone Arsenal, blossomed into the center of aerospace development, and became the home of the largest arts center in the Southeast. Notables include pioneer John Hunt and founding father LeRoy Pope; aerospace engineer Wernher von Braun; world-renowned portrait artist and poet Howard Weeden and cobweb artist Anne Clopton; internationally known soprano Susanna Phillips; Professional Football Hall of Fame member John Stallworth; performing arts pioneers Helen Herriott and Loyd Tygett; and entrepreneur and philanthropist Mark C. Smith. The stories herein celebrate just a handful of the many people who have made a memorable impact on this community and who continue to propel Huntsville forward through leadership by example.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2007-07-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781618586414

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Historic Photos of Huntsville by Anonim Pdf

From being the first incorporated city and the first capitol of Alabama, to becoming one of the nation's largest space program facilities, Historic Photos of Huntsville is a photographic history collected from the areas top archives. With around 200 photographs, many of which have never been published, this beautiful coffee table book shows the historical growth from the mid 1800's to the late 1900's of the ?Rocket City? in stunning black and white photography. The book follows life, government, events and people important to Huntsville history and the building of this unique city. Spanning over two centuries and two hundred photographs, this is a must have for any long-time resident or history lover of Huntsville!