Legendary Locals Of Wake Forest

Author : Durward Matheny,Jennifer Smart
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-09
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781439649633

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Legendary Locals of Wake Forest by Durward Matheny,Jennifer Smart Pdf

For much of its history, Wake Forest was an idyllic college town. Trains chugged past White Street, the depot hummed with activity, and citizens could shop for groceries, see a movie, and cheer the Demon Deacons without ever getting behind the wheel of a car. It was a town of visionaries. Samuel Wait, William Louis Poteat, Sophie Stephens Lanneau, and Peahead Walker made history in the fields of academics, religion, and athletics; when famous 20th-century writer and satirist H.L. Mencken reportedly called North Carolina “the most intelligent” of all Southern states, he was referring to Wake Forest. That tradition continues today. The Allen family publishes one of the region’s most honored weekly newspapers; Andy Ammons recreated small-town magic in the community known as Heritage Wake Forest; and Steve Tarangelo followed his dream to prove that “food is love.”

Author : Todd L. Bothel
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467102209

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Legendary Locals of Fort Lauderdale by Todd L. Bothel Pdf

From the first settlers, the Lewis family in the 1790s, to the New River Settlement led by William Cooley in the 1830s, to the arrival of Frank Stranahan in 1893, Fort Lauderdale is an "old" young town. Named for the Second Seminole War fort commanded by Major Lauderdale, the town incorporated in 1911. The land boom of the 1910s-1920s brought an influx of people including publicist Commodore Brook, architect Francis Abreu, developer Charles Rodes, and businessmen Moe and Mack Katz. Following the economic downturn after the 1926 hurricane, the postwar boom transformed the sleepy town into the tropical paradise and tourist destination that it is today. Hotelier Bob Gill, developer James Hunt, "Crazy Gregg" Newell, and entrepreneur Wayne Huizenga led that charge. Legendary Locals of Fort Lauderdale also tells the story of groundbreaking civil servants such as Easter Lily Gates and Andrew DeGraffenreidt, civil rights activists Eula Johnson and Dean Trantalis, educators Mae McMillan and Sister Marie Schramko, and sports stars Katherine Rawls, Chris Evert, and Ryan Hunter-Reay.

Author : R. Wayne Gray,Nancy Beach Gray
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-23
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781439650493

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Legendary Locals of the Northern Outer Banks by R. Wayne Gray,Nancy Beach Gray Pdf

The remoteness and isolation of North Carolina’s northern Outer Banks has shaped both early settlers and relative newcomers into tough and independent souls. Sir Walter Raleigh’s colonists may have mysteriously disappeared from Roanoke Island, but the enterprising homesteaders who followed managed to eke out a living on the windswept and battered banks. Entrepreneur E.R. Daniels ran a line of mail and freight boats that helped connect the Outer Banks to the outside world. Former slave and Civil War hero Richard Etheridge did not shirk from an opportunity to become the first black keeper of a lifesaving station. In the mid-20th century, leaders like Bradford Fearing saw the importance of developing tourism, so that people would come see Paul Green’s new outdoor drama, The Lost Colony. Outer Bankers have warmly welcomed visitors, from the time the Wright brothers arrived to today’s modern tourists. The challenge now is to balance commercial growth with environmental sensibility so that oystermen, like Georgie Daniels, and fishermen, like Dewey Hemilwright, can continue to ply the waters.

Author : Ray Belcher,Joada P. Hiatt
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781467100229

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Legendary Locals of Greer, South Carolina by Ray Belcher,Joada P. Hiatt Pdf

Greer, an 1876 railroad town, was founded by people who moved from farms, the mountain region of the Dark Corner, and other small communities to the area around Greer's Depot with high expectations of prosperity promised by railroad commerce and, later, the cotton mills. Like a colorful quilt with its individual patches, the early population of Greer included farmers, store keepers, laborers skilled and unskilled, and their wives and families. As the town grew, investors funded three local cotton mills; mill hands and supervisors arrived to operate them. The bankers, attorneys, physicians, teachers, and ministers followed. Eager to succeed, they all labored long and hard, some heroically like Officer William Foster and volunteer fireman Carl Miller, who died in the line of duty. Greer folk reared families, provided education, and imbued their children with strong moral and religious values. Their descendents continue to populate the city today with a strong sense of community pride.

Author : Monika S. Fleming
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781467100441

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Legendary Locals of Edgecombe and Nash Counties by Monika S. Fleming Pdf

The rich agricultural land of northeastern North Carolina was originally settled in the mid-18th century and, in 1777, divided into two counties: Edgecombe and Nash. In 1818, the Battle family established a textile mill that remained in operation for more than 175 years and became the basis for the city of Rocky Mount. The Atlantic Coastline Railroad chose the area as its repair shop in 1899 and, at the turn of the 20th century, the area was booming. Diverse communities produced outstanding educators, groundbreaking physicians, and business leaders. Residents included Olympians, baseball hall of famer Buck Leonard, and basketball greats Phil Ford and Buck Williams. Creative citizens became award-winning musicians, painters, and writers, like novelist Kaye Gibbons and entertainer Kaye Kyser. Military service in conflicts from the Revolutionary War to the Iraq War included generals, admirals, and a Medal of Honor recipient. Legendary Locals of Edgecombe and Nash Counties celebrates some of the individuals who have left their mark.

Author : Marjorie Ann Berry
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-15
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781439647233

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Legendary Locals of Elizabeth City by Marjorie Ann Berry Pdf

Elizabeth City is rich in legend and lore. The pirate Blackbeard was a frequent visitor to the area, selling his ill-gotten goods to a willing populace. The Wright brothers made Elizabeth City the first leg of their trips to Kitty Hawk, and they bought materials to build their flying machine from Kramer Brothers, a local lumberyard. Champion nine-ball player Luther Wimpy Lassiter was born and died here. Young Beautiful Nell Cropsey was murdered in 1901; her death is the towns most enduring mystery. Newspaperman W.O. Saunders, editor of the Independent, was known nationally after he walked down New Yorks Fifth Avenue in pajamas to protest uncomfortable work attire. Young Tamsen Donner, a member of the ill-fated Donner Party, was a teacher here in the 1830s. Fred Fearings Rose Buddies welcomed boaters to Elizabeth City with homegrown roses and wine and cheese parties. He has entertained Walter Cronkite and Willard Scott, among other luminaries. These are just a few of the stories, mysteries, and legends of Elizabeth Citys past and present.

Author : Jennifer Smart
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2008-06-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0738525359

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Wake Forest by Jennifer Smart Pdf

Author : Joseph A. Comm
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-02
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781439649626

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Legendary Locals of Latrobe by Joseph A. Comm Pdf

Located at the base of the rolling hills of the Laurel Highlands, Latrobe is best known as the birthplace of children’s television pioneer Fred Rogers and golf legend Arnold Palmer. It is the home of Rolling Rock Beer, Pittsburgh Steelers training camp, and St. Vincent College. Latrobe has also been recognized for many famous firsts, like the first banana split, first all-professional football team, first Benedictine monastery in the United States, first nonstop airmail pickup, and first female nuclear scientist at Westinghouse Electric Company. It is a community of individuals who collectively exemplify the strong, hardworking culture of Western Pennsylvania—people like Oliver Barnes, a railroad engineer and Latrobe’s founder; Philip Mowry McKenna, innovator in the machining of steel and father of “Kennametal” tools; Joseph E. Greubel, who transformed his family’s ice cream–centered dairy stores into the thriving Valley Dairy Restaurants; Dr. Sara Carr McComb, a “legendary” librarian; and Robert Mendler, a Holocaust survivor who spent his life educating young people to respect one other. Legendary Locals of Latrobe celebrates these and nearly 200 other noteworthy figures and groups who have shaped and continue to shape the community.

Author : Virginia Schafer
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467100380

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Legendary Locals of Fairfield County, South Carolina by Virginia Schafer Pdf

Local legend says that Marquis Charles Cornwallis, Revolutionary War hero, rode into this area and declared, "How fair are these hills" and thus, Fairfield County was born. Fairfield County is a unique blend of tradition, culture, and history. Freedom-seekers, farmers, and religious folks came from the northern trails, while many aristocrats and plantation owners traveled from the coast. These citizens bred a unique and proud folk ranging from sturdy military men who protected their land during the American Revolution and the Civil War to educators who started well-known educational institutions and produced prominent military men and politicians who forever changed the world. Fairfield County is also known for its culture and music. Many recognized beauty queens, artists, musicians, and sports figures hail from this midland region of South Carolina.

Author : Christopher P. Obert,Nancy S. Obert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0738589012

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Legendary Locals of Haverhill by Christopher P. Obert,Nancy S. Obert Pdf

Author : Rene' Johnston Carroll
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 1 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467101035

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Legendary Locals of Camas and Washougal by Rene' Johnston Carroll Pdf

This book delves into the history of some of the unique individuals and groups, past and present, who have made a memorable impact on their community throughout its history.

Author : Margaret Supplee Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0806142952

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American Ski Resort by Margaret Supplee Smith Pdf

Explores the combined phenomena of skiing, tourism, and architecture from a national perspective. Focusing on destination ski resorts in New England, the Rocky Mountains, the Far West, and southern Canada, Smith examines the architecture of recreational skiing from the 1930s to 1990, showing how small, family-operated businesses evolved into the massive, theme-oriented, multipurpose ski establishments of today.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1887
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015015749230

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Science by Anonim Pdf

Vols. for 1911-13 contain the Proceedings of the Helminothological Society of Washington, ISSN 0018-0120, 1st-15th meeting.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : North Carolina
ISBN : UOM:39015083730187

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The North Carolina Historical Review by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ed Power
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781680512977

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Dragons in the Snow by Ed Power Pdf

Edward Power sets the reader down in the midst of a February 2017 blizzard that raked Utah’s Uinta Range as nine snowboarders made their way into the backcountry for a day of intense adventure. As the boarders were taking their first turns, expert avalanche forecaster Craig Gordon was tracking the storm and its impact, posting one of the most dire avalanche forecasts and warnings in his career. In Dragons in the Snow, Power delves into the research and science behind avalanche forecasting and rescue, weaving in the art of backcountry skiing as well as dramatic tales of avalanche accidents, rescues, and recoveries. And he paints compelling portraits of the men and women who have made the study of avalanches their life’s work. The tales told by these avalanche forecasters, as well as the stories of the backcountry riders who may "wake the dragon" make for not just a compelling read, but also a powerful tool for raising avalanche awareness in everyone who plays in the winter backcountry.