Pasadena In Vintage Postcards

Author : Marlin Heckman
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2001-02-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439628058

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Pasadena in Vintage Postcards by Marlin Heckman Pdf

The postcard has been a popular part of American communication for over a century, documenting both the interest of a place and its history. Captured here in nearly 200 vintage postcards is the unique history of this California town, translated in Chippewa as "Crown of the Valley." The City of Pasadena, just north of Los Angeles, sits against the majesty of the Sierra Madre mountain range. Incorporated in 1885, the city was originally known as a resort city, filled with tourists from all over the world. Showcased here through the use of the author's personal postcard collection are vintage images of Millionaires Row, the Tournament of the Roses Parade, the Mt. Lowe Railway, and the Alpine Tavern.

Author : C. Milton Hinshilwood,Elena Irish Zimmerman
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2001-02-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439628003

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Old Los Angeles and Pasadena in Vintage Postcards by C. Milton Hinshilwood,Elena Irish Zimmerman Pdf

Covering the history and geography of Los Angeles and Pasadena between 1900 and 1950, the collection of over 200 vintage postcards compiled in this new volume offers a unique glimpse into turn-of-the-century southern California. As communication by postcards became popular in the late 19th century, those who received them were offered a rare view of the "right here, right now" aspect that only postcard photography could offer. From the earliest images of the Angels' Flight in Los Angeles, to the Tournament of Roses parades gliding down Colorado Street, the authors celebrate the history of these two beautiful cities through the personal medium of vintage postcards.

Author : C. Milton Hinshilwood,Elena Irish Zimmerman
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 0738508098

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Old Los Angeles and Pasadena in Vintage Postcards by C. Milton Hinshilwood,Elena Irish Zimmerman Pdf

Covering the history and geography of Los Angeles and Pasadena between 1900 and 1950, the collection of over 200 vintage postcards compiled in this new volume offers a unique glimpse into turn-of-the-century southern California. As communication by postcards became popular in the late 19th century, those who received them were offered a rare view of the "right here, right now" aspect that only postcard photography could offer. From the earliest images of the Angels' Flight in Los Angeles, to the Tournament of Roses parades gliding down Colorado Street, the authors celebrate the history of these two beautiful cities through the personal medium of vintage postcards.

Author : Mary L. Martin,Kim Hufford
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12
Category : History
ISBN : 0764328522

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Greetings from Pasadena by Mary L. Martin,Kim Hufford Pdf

Take a historical journey to Pasadena, California, through rare views of vintage postcards spanning the early 1900s through the 1960s. See how this city in the suburbs of Los Angeles offered Californians entertainment, beautiful sights, and a place to call home, where exquisite architecture has withheld the test of time. Visit Marengo Avenue's overhanging pepper trees, and East Colorado Street, where the annual Tournament of Roses takes place every New Years Day. Become immersed in Pasadena's lovely landscaping that lasts all year, including lush orange groves and floral gardens.

Author : Guy Ball
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 0738507911

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Santa Ana in Vintage Postcards by Guy Ball Pdf

Santa Ana began as the dream of early pioneers in the 1800s when the dry, desolate area was little more than windswept fields of wild mustard grass. Santa Ana celebrates this area's pioneer heritage and the people who created it, and chronicles the development of this city with fascinating vintage postcards. Santa Ana was one of the earliest incorporated cities, and became the county seat in 1889. Wealthy businessmen, successful political leaders, and even an occasional maharajah chose Santa Ana as their home. Today, Orange County is one of the most dynamic counties in California.

Author : Bob Voliva,Kay Voliva
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1999-10-12
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781439627112

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Santa Rosa, California in Vintage Postcards by Bob Voliva,Kay Voliva Pdf

From the first Rose Carnival in 1864, to the Great Earthquake in 1906, and the building of Highway 101, this book documents the history of Santa Rosa, illuminated in over 200 vintage postcards. Included are postcards of Luther Burbank, horticulturalist and local hero, as well as many views of Fourth Street as it changed and grew with the town.

Author : Randall Gabrielan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Historic buildings
ISBN : OCLC:1302086171

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Jersey City in Vintage Postcards by Randall Gabrielan Pdf

Author : Marlin Heckman
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2000-11-09
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781439627976

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Long Beach in Vintage Postcards by Marlin Heckman Pdf

Long Beach successfully incorporated as a city in 1888, and would eventually become California's fifth largest city. Author Marlin Heckman has compiled over 200 vintage postcards to chronicle the history of the "Queen of Beaches." Competition between the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific Railroads brought great numbers of visitors to Southern California at the turn of the century. Resort hotels, apartments, pavilions, and band shells quickly dotted the landscape to accommodate the massive influx of tourists. Seen here are the more famous Long Beach attractions, including Rainbow Pier, the Sun Pavilion, the Hotel del Mar, and the great "Walk of a Thousand Lights," or the Pike, as it was better known.

Author : Jim C. Tumblin,C. Milton Hinshilwood
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 073851649X

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Fountain City by Jim C. Tumblin,C. Milton Hinshilwood Pdf

Named for its ebullient natural springs, Fountain City, Tennessee, has a rich history and a truly unique identity. Originally established in 1788 by John Adair as Adair's Fort, this area was a depot for the Cumberland Guard, which protected emigrant families traveling to settlements in present-day Nashville. With a population of about 30,000, Fountain City was thought to be the nation's largest unincorporated city by the mid-20th century. Though this distinction was lost when the community was incorporated into Knoxville in 1962, Fountain City has maintained a separate identity and preserved its extensive history. Filled with detailed images of the area, this volume provides a rare glimpse of the people, places, and events that have molded the suburb into an ideal environment in which to learn, relax, and enjoy a myriad of recreational activities.

Author : William T. Vollmann
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 1789 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2009-07-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781101105153

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Imperial by William T. Vollmann Pdf

From the author of Europe Central, winner of the National Book Award, a journalistic tour de force along the Mexican-American border – a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award For generations of migrant workers, Imperial Country has held the promise of paradise and the reality of hell. It sprawls across a stirring accidental sea, across the deserts, date groves and labor camps of Southeastern California, right across the border into Mexico. In this eye-opening book, William T. Vollmann takes us deep into the heart of this haunted region, exploring polluted rivers and guarded factories and talking with everyone from Mexican migrant workers to border patrolmen. Teeming with patterns, facts, stories, people and hope, this is an epic study of an emblematic region.

Author : Marlin L. Heckman
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2000-04-03
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781439628119

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Santa Barbara in Vintage Postcards by Marlin L. Heckman Pdf

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 history of Santa Barbara, California, showcases more than 200 of the best vintage postcards available.

Author : Wallace K. Ewing Ph.D.,David H. Seibold D.D.S.,Tri-Cities Historical Museum
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2003-06-17
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781439613849

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The Grand Haven Area 1905-1975 in Vintage Postcards by Wallace K. Ewing Ph.D.,David H. Seibold D.D.S.,Tri-Cities Historical Museum Pdf

By the start of the 20th century, the Grand Haven area had begun to establish itself as a desirable vacation spot, as well as the center of a vigorous manufacturing base. Trains, stately steamers, and private automobiles brought visitors to the resorts of their choice, while many new companies joined other well-established firms, broadening employment opportunities for local workers. It was a time of significant change, and the picture postcard helped record those changes. In this book, a companion to The Grand Haven Area: 1860-1960, the history of Grand Haven and the surrounding area is revealed through picture postcards. Lakeshore scenes, resorts, and cottages are paired with images of bridges, streets, homes, and people at work and play to document a remarkable era of originality, enjoyment, and progress.

Author : Alice van Ommeren,KC Greaney
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439671603

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Petaluma in Vintage Postcards by Alice van Ommeren,KC Greaney Pdf

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.

Author : Robin Chapman
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2005-08-03
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781439629895

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Winter Park in Vintage Postcards by Robin Chapman Pdf

The perfume of the orange blossoms . . . the beauty of every scene, combine to make me wonder whether I am not in Paradise, wrote one visitor to Winter Park, Florida, in 1918. Just five miles north of Orlando, Winter Parks oak-lined brick streets and its quiet lakes have been attracting visitors since the late 19th century, when U.S. president Chester A. Arthur declared, This is the prettiest spot I have seen in Florida. The New Englandlike city in the heart of the subtropics was once home to the Seminole Hotel, the largest resort south of Jacksonville. In 1885, prestigious Rollins College was founded here, the first institution of higher learning in Florida.

Author : Elaine J. Taylor
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 0738519898

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Bloomington-Normal in Vintage Postcards by Elaine J. Taylor Pdf

Bloomington and Normal have grown from small, pioneer settlements into the "Twin Cities" of central Illinois, linked by their proximity and shared history. Surviving and rebuilding after a devastating fire in 1900, the area has continued to grow and prosper. It is home to many businesses, including State Farm, the nation's largest auto and homeowners insurance company. The vintage postcards in this collection feature the delights and difficulties of Bloomington-Normal at the turn-of-the-century. These images capture historic events such as the Street Car Strike of 1917 in which workers took their demands to the streets. The businesses that closed-up shop years ago are opened again through these historic postcards, many of which were originally produced by Bloomington-based postcard publisher C.U. Williams.