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Troup County in Vintage Postcards

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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing

Page : 132 pages

File Size : 16,20 MB

Release : 2002

Category : History

ISBN : 9780738514581

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Troup County in Vintage Postcards traces a major period of growth and development for this Georgia community, from the late 19th through the mid-20th century. Snapshot glimpses of history preserved on postcards reveal the second courthouse, which burned in 1936; the textile mills that opened at a rapid pace as the county entered the era of the "New South;" the early days of LaGrange Female College, which became co-ed in 1954; Southern Female College, which closed in 1919; Ferrell Gardens, which began in 1832 and is now a landmark in the county; as well as scenes of schools, churches, homes, farms, and businesses.



Troup County in Vintage Postcards

Author : Troup County Historical Society

Publisher : Arcadia Publishing

Page : 132 pages

File Size : 30,3 MB

Release : 2002-09-05

Category : Antiques & Collectibles

ISBN : 1439629277

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Troup County in Vintage Postcards traces a major period of growth and development for this Georgia community, from the late 19th through the mid-20th century. Snapshot glimpses of history preserved on postcards reveal the second courthouse, which burned in 1936; the textile mills that opened at a rapid pace as the county entered the era of the "New South;" the early days of LaGrange Female College, which became co-ed in 1954; Southern Female College, which closed in 1919; Ferrell Gardens, which began in 1832 and is now a landmark in the county; as well as scenes of schools, churches, homes, farms, and businesses.



Troup County

Author : Glenda Ralston Major

Publisher : Arcadia Publishing

Page : 132 pages

File Size : 10,64 MB

Release : 2007

Category : History

ISBN : 9780738552545

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Established in 1826, Troup County is located in west Georgia midway between Atlanta and Montgomery. The county name honors George Michael Troup, governor of Georgia when the United States purchased the lands from the Creek Indian Nation. Fertile lands, several Native American trails, and the Chattahoochee River, which cuts across the county, gave rise to early settlements. Rapid growth and development soon made Troup one of the leading counties in the state. Since the late 19th century, the county has moved from one with an agriculturalbased economy to an important industrial center where education has always been of prime concern. More than half of the residents now live in LaGrange, West Point, and Hogansville, towns with roots in the early days of the county.



Carroll and Haralson Counties in Vintage Postcards

Author : David N. Wiggins

Publisher : Arcadia Publishing

Page : 132 pages

File Size : 21,59 MB

Release : 2004

Category : History

ISBN : 9780738517148

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Located just west of Atlanta on the Georgia-Alabama border, Carroll and Haralson Counties comprise an area that originally belonged to the Creek Indians. In Carroll and Haralson Counties in Vintage Postcards, images from the first half of the 20th century reveal the delightful and rich history of two counties whose unique stories tell the tale of two long-standing partners. Included within the pages of this volume are images of the architecture, landmarks, and residents that have all played a part in shaping the community's heritage.



West Central Georgia in Vintage Postcards

Author : Gary L. Doster

Publisher : Arcadia Publishing

Page : 132 pages

File Size : 37,36 MB

Release : 1998

Category : Travel

ISBN : 9780752413808

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"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 West Central Georgia showcases more than two hundred of the best vintage postcards available"--Page 4 of cover.



Columbus, Georgia in Vintage Postcards

Author : Kenneth H. Thomas Jr.

Publisher : Arcadia Publishing

Page : 132 pages

File Size : 32,74 MB

Release : 2001-08-01

Category : Photography

ISBN : 1439610940

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Founded in 1828 as a planned city by the Georgia Legislature, Columbus prospered due to its location on the Chattahoochee River. Industry sprang up along the shores of the Chattahoochee and shaped Columbuss identity as one of Georgias premier cities. Today a thriving metropolis, it is the Columbus of yesteryear that is illuminated within these pages. Early postcard views reflect the city from around 1905 to 1942, showcasing many of its businesses, neighborhoods, and parks. Included are places virtually unknown to citizens todaythe Bell Tower, the City Market, North Highlands Park, and Wildwood Parkas well as those that were landmarks a century ago and landmarks still: the Iron Bank, the Springer Opera House, the Union Depot, the YMCA, and Fort Benning.



Vintage Postcards of Otsego County

Author : Main Street Miscellaneous

Publisher :

Page : 124 pages

File Size : 24,90 MB

Release : 2005-12-01

Category : Otsego County

ISBN : 9780977474400

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Lower Chattahoochee River

Author : The Columbus Museum

Publisher : Arcadia Publishing

Page : 134 pages

File Size : 45,70 MB

Release : 2007-05-09

Category : Photography

ISBN : 143963369X

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The Chattahoochee River has dramatically shaped the heritage of the lower Chattahoochee Valley of east and southeast Alabama and west and southwest Georgia. As the regions dominant geographic feature, the Chattahoochee has served residents of the area as an engine for commerce and as an important transportation route for centuries. It has also been a natural and recreational resource, as well as an inspiration for creativity. From the streams role as one of the Souths busiest trade routes to the dynamic array of water-powered industry it made possible, the river has been at the very center of the forces that have shaped the unique character of the area. A vital part of the communitys past, present, and future, it binds the Chattahoochee Valley together as a distinctive region. Through a variety of images, including historic photographs, postcards, and artwork, this book illustrates the importance of the Chattahoochee River to the region it has helped sustain.



Winter Park in Vintage Postcards

Author : Robin Chapman

Publisher : Arcadia Publishing

Page : 130 pages

File Size : 42,75 MB

Release : 2005-08-03

Category : Antiques & Collectibles

ISBN : 1439629897

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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.



Petoskey in Vintage Postcards

Author : C. S. Wright

Publisher : Arcadia Publishing

Page : 124 pages

File Size : 45,23 MB

Release : 2004

Category : History

ISBN : 9780738532608

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Historic Petoskey and the greater Little Traverse Bay area possess a wealth of natural and cultural gifts. The region's virgin forests, crystal clear waters, and powerful Native American heritage inspired Henry Wadsworth Longfellow to write "The Song of Hiawatha." Its plentiful wildlife and peaceful natural settings provided Ernest Hemingway with his early hunting and fishing experiences. Abundant natural resources set the stage for industries like the fur trade, lumbering, shipping, and limestone quarrying. Petoskey's ideal location on the picturesque bay has attracted visitors and adventurers since the 1870s. In this unique volume, author C.S. Wright explores the many legacies of the Petoskey area, from the native tribes that first protected the land through the eras of industry, transportation, and tourism. A rare collection of historic postcards illustrates Petoskey's rich history, providing immaculate images of pastoral scenes, industrial achievements, striking architecture, and community development.