Des Moines (Paperback)

The city of Des Moines experienced a rebirth at the beginning of the 20th century. The City Beautiful movement focused on cleaning up the city, starting with a new civic center along the Des Moines River. A progressive wave in city politics organized the Des Moines plan of commission government. Modern streetcars traveled along recently paved roads and newly constructed bridges, while electric lights kept the streets safe at night. The city motto said it all: Des Moines Does Things. This postcard collection showcases the best the city had to offer during that time, as the city changed and prospered, becoming the "City of Certainties," through challenges during both world wars, and beyond into the postwar boom, when Des Moines became the crossroads of the nation.

General

Imprint:	Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Postcard History
Release date:	October 2007
First published:	October 2007
Authors:	Craig S. McCue • Ron Playle
Dimensions:	235 x 167 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	128
ISBN-13:	978-0-7385-5088-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > History > American history > General Promotions
LSN:	0-7385-5088-4
Barcode:	9780738550886

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