Washington D C In Vintage Postcards

Author : Gayle Floyd
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 0738541575

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Washington, D.C. in Vintage Postcards by Gayle Floyd Pdf

Created as a Federal City over two centuries ago, Washington, D.C., was designed by architect Pierre L'Enfant on land purchased by the government from Maryland and Virginia. L'Enfant's vision of wide, tree-lined avenues, mixed with modifications by the McMillan Commission in the early 1900s and exemplified by many other architects and sculptors, has evolved into a unique, fast-paced, and politically focused Capital City of the United States of America.

Author : Robin Chapman
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 9780738518329

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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 Park's 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 : Robert Reed
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Postcards
ISBN : 0486234185

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Thirty-two Picture Postcards of Old Washington, D. C. by Robert Reed Pdf

Author : Nan DeVincent-Hayes,Bo Bennett
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2002-05-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439627808

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Rehoboth Beach in Vintage Postcards by Nan DeVincent-Hayes,Bo Bennett Pdf

Rehoboth Beach is heralded as the "nation's summer capital." Located along the Atlantic Coast within 100 miles of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia, Delaware's treasured resort has provided millions of tourists with unforgettable memories along its mile-long boardwalk and white, sandy beach. Vintage postcards and photographs will allow readers to experience the thrill of this renowned beach and see why many have made Rehoboth their choice for vacations, holidays, and getaways time and time again-and why some call it home year-round. This photo album features then-and-now scenes of the beach, documents the rise of other attractions surrounding the area, pays homage to storms that shook the seacoast, and showcases some of the people, festivals, hotels, and motels that make this a special place to visit.

Author : J. Robert Boykin III
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2003-04-02
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781439612354

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Historic Wilson in Vintage Postcards by J. Robert Boykin III Pdf

Wilson, North Carolina was formed in 1849 when the villages of Toisnot and Hickory Grove merged together. Named for Mexican War hero Gen. Louis D. Wilson, the new town came to be known for agriculture and education. The Wilson of today holds fast to its roots, offering antique shops laden with treasures from all walks of life and nationally recognized historic districts brimming with remarkable structures, significant styles of architecture, and numerous locations to taste the famed Eastern North Carolina style of barbecue. Historic Wilson in Vintage Postcards is a priceless collection of images that depict, among other views, the Wilson Depot from the late 1800s, local businesses, street scenes, churches, cotton and tobacco, and residential areas. The volume also affords readers postcards of Nash Street when it was considered "one of the most beautiful streets in America," tobacco scenes when Wilson was "the world's largest tobacco market," and the infamous 1911 trial of the Lewis West gang.

Author : Sherry Arent Cawley
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 0738507717

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Berrien County in Vintage Postcards by Sherry Arent Cawley Pdf

As one of the earliest developed areas of the state of Michigan, Berrien County has a rich history that appeals to the locals as well as the tourists who still enjoy the many treasures to be found there. Author Sherry Arent Cawley has compiled over 200 vintage postcards chronicling the life and times of this historic area. The historic Benton Harbor Fruit Market, Silver Beach, the mineral baths at the Whitecomb Hotel, and the House of David are all featured here in vivid postcards, some never before published, with accompanying captions. Images of Grand Beach, Niles, New Buffalo, Paw Paw Lake, and Berrien Springs offer readers a nostalgic glimpse into a Berrien County of yesteryear.

Author : Erwin R. Tiongson
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2023-03-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467149020

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Philippine-American Heritage in Washington, D.C. by Erwin R. Tiongson Pdf

Journey into the Philippine-American experience in Washington, DC. Washington is famed for its place in the history of the United States, but few know its close connections with the Philippines. Trace the intertwined histories of the two countries along the streets of Washington, from the end of the Spanish American War in 1898 through Philippine independence in 1946, and the many years since. West Potomac Park was inspired by Manila's Luneta, and District streets are named after pivotal Philippine battle grounds. These landmarks are often unmentioned in guidebooks. Hidden in plain sight are the stories of the fascinating figures that once inhabited these spaces. Professor and community historian Erwin Tiongson offers a first account of the city's Philippine heritage.

Author : Rock Wilson
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 0738517100

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Ritchie County in Vintage Postcards by Rock Wilson Pdf

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.

Author : Elena Irish Zimmerman
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1997-04
Category : History
ISBN : 0738500402

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Atlanta in Vintage Postcards by Elena Irish Zimmerman 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.

Author : Marjorie G. McNinch
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 0738506478

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Wilmington in Vintage Postcards by Marjorie G. McNinch Pdf

Situated strategically in the midst of such large urban centers as Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City, the city of Wilmington, Delaware, boasts its own unique character as well as a fascinating and continuously evolving history that has spanned more than 350 years. Officially chartered in 1832, this determined community has steadily developed a prosperous business economy--fueled in earlier times by the demands of war and more recently by a liberal tax structure--as well as a dynamic residential life for the thousands who make Wilmington home.

Author : Gianni DeVincent Hayes,Nan DeVincent-Hayes,Bowen Bennett
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 0738506869

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Rehoboth Beach in Vintage Postcards by Gianni DeVincent Hayes,Nan DeVincent-Hayes,Bowen Bennett Pdf

Rehoboth Beach is heralded as the “nation's summer capital.” Located along the Atlantic Coast within 100 miles of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia, Delaware's treasured resort has provided millions of tourists with unforgettable memories along its mile-long boardwalk and white, sandy beach. Vintage postcards and photographs will allow readers to experience the thrill of this renowned beach and see why many have made Rehoboth their choice for vacations, holidays, and getaways time and time again-and why some call it home year-round. This photo album features then-and-now scenes of the beach, documents the rise of other attractions surrounding the area, pays homage to storms that shook the seacoast, and showcases some of the people, festivals, hotels, and motels that make this a special place to visit.

Author : Gary L. Doster
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1998-09
Category : History
ISBN : 073858990X

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Northeast Georgia in Vintage Postcards by Gary L. Doster 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 new history of Northeast Georgia showcases more than two hundred of the best vintage postcards available.

Author : Scott Faragher,Katherine Harrington
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 0738505609

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Memphis in Vintage Postcards by Scott Faragher,Katherine Harrington Pdf

Postcards are an important element of understanding our past, for they provide future generations a rare glimpse into a world that many times has disappeared under the aegis of expansion and progress. This book, containing over 175 vintage postcards, allows readers to see one of the South's most historic cities as it looked in the earlier part of the twentieth century--a time when the city was experiencing unparalleled growth. Memphis contains scenes of early river commerce, images of many historic hotels, such as the Peabody Hotel and Hotel Claridge, postcards of significant commercial buildings, as well as examples of the rapid development of downtown, showcasing Beale Street, Madison Avenue, and Main Street.

Author : Christopher S. Clay
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 0738519820

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Minneapolis and St. Paul in Vintage Postcards by Christopher S. Clay Pdf

During the first half of the 20th century, communication by postcard was an inexpensive and popular means of exchanging travel stories, news, and gossip across the United States. The postcard, for just a few cents, connected friends and loved-ones separated by hundreds of miles. Today, we treasure these little correspondences of yesteryear as unique glimpses into the long-lost places of a long-gone era. Minneapolis and St. Paul in Vintage Postcards captures this historic era of Minnesota's "twin cities" through 200 classic postcard images. Inside will be found views of St. Paul's Hotel Ryan, providing a rare glimpse into a once-famous landmark that no longer stands. A picture of a solitary 1911 automobile traveling along Minneapolis' popular Lake Calhoun Drive will remind us of how one may have gone to-and-fro at the start of the last century. And the scene of a well-dressed Minnesota family at Minnehaha Falls shows us that this site was as popular among tourists in 1908, when the image was taken, as it is today.

Author : Carley R. Robison
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 0738507628

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Galesburg Illinois in Vintage Postcards by Carley R. Robison Pdf

Galesburg, Illinois, is a town proud of its history and heritage. From its founding by courageous and determined pioneers in 1837 to the present day, it has been referred to in many ways--including "The Ideal City" and "The Buckle on the Corn Belt." Galesberg, Illinois in Vintage Postcards uses postcards as the lens to focus on the fascinating history of this Midwestern town. Throughout its history, the postcard has always been a popular means of communication. Looking back at them now, we are offered a unique insight into the places and times illustrated on the cards, and an intimate look at the people sending these cards to loved ones in faraway locations.