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Three Lakes (Paperback)
Alan Tulppo, Kyle McMahon, Three Lakes Historical Society
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R635
Discovery Miles 6 350
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Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin's renowned Northwoods and
surrounded by the world's largest inland chain of lakes, Three
Lakes has developed into a premier resort and vacation destination
while maintaining its small-town character. The pristine woodland
trails and picturesque lakeside views that residents and visitors
of today are accustomed to were not always here. Three Lakes was
founded as a supply station for the massive logging operations of
the late 1800s and early 1900s. Much of the area was barren of
standing timber by the end of the first decade of the 20th century.
The community reinvented itself as an agricultural center and as a
vacation destination that played host to such notable individuals
as Amelia Earhart, Bob Hope, and Pres. Dwight D. Eisenhower. The
community has always shown pride in its schools, churches, and
local organizations.
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Kemah (Paperback)
Pepper Coffey, The Kemah Historical Society
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R613
Discovery Miles 6 130
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Kemah is the Karankawa Indian word for "wind in the face." In the
early 1900s, it was a breezy coastal village where many residents
made a living in the fishing or boating industries. From the 1920s
to the 1950s, Kemah relied on illegal gambling and bootlegging to
survive. After the devastation of Hurricane Carla in 1961, local
restaurants rebuilt and became favorites of Houstonians, who
enjoyed the seafood and relaxing atmosphere. Because subsidence
caused much of Kemah to flood during high tide, a marina was built
in 1988 to ease the problem in low-lying areas. Today, the Kemah
area has the third largest fleet of recreational boats in America.
When older homes were converted into quaint shops, the Kemah
Lighthouse Shopping District was formed. In 1997, property on the
Clear Creek channel and Kemah bay front was acquired in order to
develop the Kemah Boardwalk, one of the top 10 boardwalks in
America.
Roanoke, Virginia, is one of America's great historic railroad
centers. The Norfolk & Western Railway Company, now the Norfolk
Southern Corporation, has been in Roanoke for over a century. Since
the company has employed many of the city's African Americans, the
two histories are intertwined. The lives of Roanoke's black
railroad workers span the generations from Jim Crow segregation to
the civil rights era to today's diverse corporate workforce. Older
generations toiled through labor-intensive jobs such as janitors
and track laborers, paving the way for younger African Americans to
become engineers, conductors and executives. Join author Sheree
Scarborough as she interviews Roanoke's African American railroad
workers and chronicles stories that are a powerful testament of
personal adversity, struggle and triumph on the rail.
Deer Isle, a coastal town in Penobscot Bay, was settled by farmers
and mariners in the 1760s after the end of the French and Indian
War. People, freight, and mail came by water to the secluded island
where mackerel and lobster fishing were the mainstays of the
island's economy. In the late 19th century, granite from booming
Stonington quarries was shipped by boat. Summer visitors began
arriving by the boatload to rusticate in gracious inns and seasonal
cottages. These became the subjects of vintage postcards, many
created by local photographers capturing the views of harbors and
towns, rural roads and bridges, masts of the great sailing vessels,
and derricks of the large quarries.
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Price Hill (Paperback)
Christine Mersch, Price Hill Historical Society
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R594
Discovery Miles 5 940
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Early settlers first called this area Boldface Hill, for a Native
American chieftain, but the name was soon changed to Priceas Hill,
named after Rees Price and his family, who were among the first
city dwellers to see the residential potential of the area. Reesas
father, Evan Price, speculated in land west of the city, and his
son opened a brickyard and sawmill to serve the building boom. In
1874, Reesas sons John and William built an inclined plane to make
the commute up the hill easier. With improved transportation, the
communityas population soared, mostly because the air was cleaner
up on the hill than it was downtown. Strong community roots were
quickly seeded and have since grown. Schools such as Seton, Elder,
and Western Hills each have a large number of supportive alumni.
Catholic and Protestant churches were built, as well as two
synagogues. Businesses were started, and two libraries grew with
the population. Residents were active in politics, social clubs,
and civic associations. The first Skyline Chili opened here and was
named for the stunning view of Cincinnati this hill offers. Other
local favorites are Price Hill Chili and the Crowas Nest. Through
more than 200 photographs and illustrations, readers can see for
themselves the roots of this great community.
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Orcas Island (Paperback)
Orcas Island Historical Society And Museum
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R594
Discovery Miles 5 940
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Orcas Island, the largest of the 172 islands in San Juan County,
lies in the Salish Sea north of Puget Sound. Known as the "Gem of
the San Juans" for her shimmering emerald hills bounded by 125
miles of rocky, tree-lined shore, Orcas was home to countless
generations of Native Americans before the arrival of its first
white settlers, formerly Hudson's Bay men who had hunted on the
island, in the late 1850s. An international boundary dispute,
popularly known as the Pig War, prevented early pioneers from
settling land claims until the dispute was resolved by the German
kaiser in 1872. Settlement grew slowly until improved steamship
routes and increased commerce brought more tourists to the island.
In 1906, Robert Moran built a fabulous estate, Rosario, now a
world-class resort. Thousands of visitors have been coming to Orcas
Island over the years to explore her forested hills, camp in Moran
State Park or stay at one of the many historic resorts, and fish in
the pristine waters surrounding this island paradise.
The majestic beauty of Grand Teton National Park has moved people
throughout time. Native Americans believed in the spiritual power
of the towering mountain peaks and journeyed there to gain special
powers. Early fur traders, who had just crossed less ominous
mountain ranges, viewed with trepidation the massive obstacle that
loomed before them on their passage to the Pacific Northwest. In
others, the Tetons ignited vision and passion--a vision to preserve
for all generations to come and a passion to protect the
independent way of life known by the first settlers of this western
frontier. The formation of Grand Teton National Park spanned the
course of nearly 70 years. Although there were many people who
shared the struggle before them, it was not until Stephen Mather
and Horace M. Albright took up the fight in 1915 that steps towards
success were taken. Albright's tenacity and ability to convey his
vision to philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr. set in motion a
very long journey that culminated with Pres. Harry S. Truman
signing today's Grand Teton National Park into existence on
September 13, 1950.
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Sonoma Valley (Paperback)
Valerie Sherer Mathes, Diane Moll Smith, Sonoma Valley Historical Society
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R618
Discovery Miles 6 180
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Californiaas Wine Country, its rolling hills studded with ancient
oaks and laced with vines. Tourists flock to the charming, historic
towns in the aValley of the Moon,a from Kenwood in the north to
Schellville in the south. The town of Sonoma may be the birthplace
of the State of California. Its central plaza, designed as a parade
ground by Mexican general Mariano Vallejo and still ringed by
mid-19th century buildings, was the site of the 1846 Bear Flag
Revolt. Since 1823, when Mission San Francisco Solano, the last
link in the long chain of California missions, was established
here, to the famous present-day wineries, restaurants, and shops,
Sonoma Valley has been treasured by residents and visitors alike.
Complete Bible, King James Version, standard size, new easy-to-read layout, black hardcover.
Features maps and colour-coded wrapper indicating actual text size.
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