Editore: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Dez 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 1540201791 ISBN 13: 9781540201799
Da: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germania
Buch. Condizione: NEW. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Sedalia has garnered a number of names since its founding in 1860, including Queen of the Prairie and the State Fair City. The trend toward positive designations vanished in the 1930s along with Sedalia's economic base. Life magazine declared Sedalia the city second hardest hit by the Depression in the United States. The postwar prosperity of the 1950s brought new life to Sedalia. Manufacturing and industry sprang up, setting the stage for future industrial development. At the same time, businesses and services began moving outside the downtown core. Shopping malls and motels converted Broadway Boulevard, once a residential street for Sedalia's elite, into a major highway. The silence of the railroad shops and the sounds of the Ozark Music Festival and Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival were other hallmarks of the era. Through more than 160 pictures, many previously unpublished, this book celebrates Sedalia's most memorable landmarks and pivotal events from 1950 to present. 98 pp. Englisch.
Editore: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Dez 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 1540201864 ISBN 13: 9781540201867
Da: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germania
Buch. Condizione: NEW. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware 130 pp. Englisch.
Editore: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Dez 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 1540201775 ISBN 13: 9781540201775
Da: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germania
Buch. Condizione: NEW. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -From its humble beginnings as a strip of wilderness just west of William Penn s greene country towne, Powelton Village has seen a rise in both prestige and activism since its inception in the late 17th century. An aristocratic estate at its founding, Powelton has found itself in a state of constant evolution, from the summer retreat of George Washington to the home of Pennsylvania s agricultural fair and from the playground of the elite to a hotbed of activism. In spite of, or because of, its mixed history, Powelton Village is unique among Philadelphia neighborhoods, both in its eclectic diversity and in its historic roots to the founding of the nation. Today, Powelton serves as a home to academics and their students, to the urban poor of Philadelphia, and to the elites of the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University.' 130 pp. Englisch.
Editore: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Dez 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 1540201988 ISBN 13: 9781540201980
Da: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germania
Buch. Condizione: NEW. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware 130 pp. Englisch.
Editore: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Dez 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 1540201902 ISBN 13: 9781540201904
Da: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germania
Buch. Condizione: NEW. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -While other cities are credited for birthing and honing the legendary crime figures who inevitably influenced and shaped their susceptible surroundings and culture, Miami is where the Mob, like many American citizens, often turned when seeking vacation, vice, or a new beginning. Dating back to the first quarter of the 20th century, resourceful gangsters from across the nation recognized the profitable business opportunities Miami could provide with its booming population, perfect year-round climate, cooperative law enforcement, and mutual understanding among otherwise rival gangs. The promise of an open city, free from familiar encumbrances and restrictions, prompted eager mobsters from around the country to migrate south and trade in their suits and fedoras for swim trunks and flip-flops. Organized Crime in Miami examines the considerable yet heavily underpublicized involvement of the American Mafia in South Florida and its lasting impact on the community through their business activities, both illegal and within the confines of the law. 130 pp. Englisch.
Editore: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Dez 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 154020183X ISBN 13: 9781540201836
Da: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germania
Buch. Condizione: NEW. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Ten houses of refuge, unique to Florida s east coast, were constructed by the US Life-Saving Service between 1876 and 1886. When ships traveling along the almost uninhabited coast were grounded or wrecked on reefs, survivors often made it to land but had no way to reach civilization. House of refuge keepers and their families provided food and shelter to victims of shipwrecks. The keepers lives were monotonous but punctuated with the excitement of an occasional shipwreck. The US Life-Saving Service provided the framework on which the east coast of Florida developed. With the establishment of the US Coast Guard in 1915, the Life-Saving Service houses of refuge became Coast Guard stations.' 130 pp. Englisch.
Editore: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Dez 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 1540201686 ISBN 13: 9781540201683
Da: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germania
Buch. Condizione: NEW. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Mexican American Baseball in East Los Angeles highlights the unforgettable teams, players, and coaches who graced the hallowed fields of East Los Angeles between 1917 and 2016 and brought immense joy and honor to their neighborhoods. Off the field, these players and their families helped create the multibillion-dollar wealth that depended on their backbreaking labor. More than a game, baseball and softball were political instruments designed to promote and empower civil, political, cultural, and gender rights, confronting head-on the reactionary forces of prejudice, intolerance, sexism, and xenophobia. A century later, baseball and softball are more popular than ever in East Los Angeles. Dedicated coaches still produce gifted players and future community leaders. These breathtaking photographs and heartfelt stories shed unparalleled light to the long and rich history of baseball and softball in the largest Mexican American community in the United States. 130 pp. Englisch.
Editore: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Dez 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 1540201678 ISBN 13: 9781540201676
Da: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germania
Buch. Condizione: NEW. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Oklahoma State University was founded in 1889 18 years before statehood as Oklahoma A&M College (OAMC), under the Morrill Land Grant Acts that allowed for the creation of land grant colleges. By midcentury, OAMC had a statewide presence with five campuses and a public educational system established to improve the lives of people in Oklahoma, the nation, and the world by adhering to its land grant mission of high-quality teaching, research, and outreach. On July 1, 1957, Oklahoma A&M College became Oklahoma State University (OSU). With more than 350 undergraduate and graduate degrees, OSU and its nine different colleges provide an unmatched diversity of academic offerings. Today, OSU has students enrolled from all 50 states and nearly 120 nations. There are more than 200,000 OSU alumni throughout the world.' 130 pp. Englisch.
Editore: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Dez 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 1540201961 ISBN 13: 9781540201966
Da: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germania
Buch. Condizione: NEW. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -It is easy to look at a place such as Allegheny Cemetery in Pittsburgh s Lawrenceville neighborhood and think that it encompasses strictly the dead. But a closer look reveals many lives and stories told throughout the pages of time by those who have lived them. To define Allegheny Cemetery as simply a place does not do it justice. It is not only a physical location, but a crossroads in history, and a point in time where each of these lives converge. Images of America: Allegheny Cemetery shares these legacies with the hope that present and future generations will do the same.' 130 pp. Englisch.
Editore: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Dez 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 154020197X ISBN 13: 9781540201973
Da: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germania
Buch. Condizione: NEW. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware 130 pp. Englisch.
Editore: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Dez 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 1540201821 ISBN 13: 9781540201829
Da: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germania
Buch. Condizione: NEW. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Sunnyside Yard was built by the Pennsylvania Railroad as part of its massive New York Extension, the centerpiece of which was Pennsylvania Station in the heart of Manhattan. Opened in 1910, it is still the world s largest railroad passenger car storage yard. At the height of its operation in the 1930s, there were 79 tracks, with a capacity for 1,100 cars. Hell Gate Bridge was a joint venture of the Pennsylvania Railroad and the New Haven Railroad to construct a direct rail route for trains between New York City and the New England states. The main span is 1,017 feet between the towers, and it rises more than 300 feet from the East River to the top of the towers.' 130 pp. Englisch.
Editore: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Dez 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 1540201759 ISBN 13: 9781540201751
Da: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germania
Buch. Condizione: NEW. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Arriving in 1815 by boat at Howell s Landing off the Missouri River was Chesterfield s founder, Col. Justus Post. Chesterfield, Missouri, is a distinct city because it did not grow from a single named community like most. It was once six separate towns, each with its own post office. The history of these communities and families that lived in them interweave to make a remarkable story that still lives on in the city of Chesterfield. Since the beginning, the town has strived to serve its community with exceptional schools, places of worship, public services, and businesses. The railroad, steamboats, and later the airport aided the economy, and the city began to thrive. Chesterfield became incorporated in 1988 with the support of many, including the chamber of commerce, businesses, renowned schools, and dedicated citizens. The city continues to grow because of the seeds that were planted over two centuries ago. The rich history is embedded in the people, streets, and buildings that stand today.' 130 pp. Englisch.
Editore: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Dez 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 1540201872 ISBN 13: 9781540201874
Da: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germania
Buch. Condizione: NEW. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In 1900, the bucolic landscape that stretched for miles southwest of Denver was made up of truck farms, dairies, and ranches. While the separate town of Valverde would be absorbed by Denver in 1902, the countryside beyond was the domain of Arapahoe and Jefferson Counties. Isolated sentinels such as Loretto Heights and Fort Logan stood tall on the prairie. As happened in countless American cities, however, the abandonment of urban cores for new suburbs would radically change a rural way of life that had lasted for decades. With an aggressive annexation policy after World War II that helped to double Denver s land area in 30 years, the city set forth gobbling up these new subdivisions and former rural county lands. Some clamored to join Denver; others railed against the giant next door. A new sense of place was created in the process, not quite urban and not quite suburban. A proud heritage remains in the hearts of residents fortunate enough to have been brought into Southwest Denver before the annexation floodgates were permanently closed.' 130 pp. Englisch.
Editore: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Dez 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 1540201848 ISBN 13: 9781540201843
Da: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germania
Buch. Condizione: NEW. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Five years before the birth of Disneyland, Children s Fairyland opened on the shores of Lake Merritt in Oakland, a 10-acre storybook theme park designed to immerse young children in the world of stories and imagination. Over the years, Fairyland has amused and engaged generations of children and inspired similar storybook parks (including Walt Disney s) around the country. This is the story of Oakland s Fairyland, the little park with an enduring impact. It is a place where books, theater, animals, gentle rides, and creative play offer an alternative to highly commercial and technological entertainments. Through archival photographs, keepsakes, and remembrances, Children s Fairyland offers a behind-the-scenes tour of this remarkable and enchanting place.' 130 pp. Englisch.
Editore: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Dez 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 1540201813 ISBN 13: 9781540201812
Da: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germania
Buch. Condizione: NEW. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware 130 pp. Englisch.
Editore: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Dez 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 1540201716 ISBN 13: 9781540201713
Da: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germania
Buch. Condizione: NEW. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In 1864, Arizona was divided into four counties named after the local Indian communities: Yavapai, Yuma, Mohave, and Pima. Believed to have been the largest county ever created in the lower 48 states at the time, Yavapai encompassed over 65,000 square miles until 1891, when the state was divided into additional counties. Yavapai finally settled to 8,125 square miles. While still a US territory in 1900, Yavapai County had a population just under 13,800 people and was quite remote. Within a few years, postcards started appearing in drugstores, such as Brisley, Timerhoff, Owl, Heit, Corbin and Bork, or Eagle Drug in Prescott and Lynn Boyd or Mitchell in Jerome. Many of the original postcards showcase early mines, towns, and buildings that no longer exist today. 130 pp. Englisch.
Editore: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Dez 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 1540201740 ISBN 13: 9781540201744
Da: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germania
Buch. Condizione: NEW. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Two professors and a preacher invented Columbus radio. It began with science experiments in classrooms and a minister s desire to expand beyond his churchgoing audience. By 1922, government licenses had been issued for WEAO at Ohio State University and WJD at Denison University. At this same time, a Baptist minister went on the air for an hour each Sunday morning using a 10-watt transmitter licensed as WMAN. In this story of Columbus radio, the work of the professors and the preacher will evolve into radio with advertiser-supported programs of information and entertainment. Three important radio stations will serve a growing Columbus radio audience in different ways: WEAO becomes WOSU, a national pioneer in using radio for teaching; WMAN becomes WCOL and in the 1960s is number one in audience size; and CBS affiliate WBNS becomes the class act of Columbus radio, retaining the major share of local listeners for many decades. Including many other stations of lesser influence, the illustrated stories of Columbus radio are told in this book.' 130 pp. Englisch.
Editore: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Dez 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 1540201732 ISBN 13: 9781540201737
Da: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germania
Buch. Condizione: NEW. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware 130 pp. Englisch.
Editore: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Dez 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 1540201643 ISBN 13: 9781540201645
Da: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germania
Buch. Condizione: NEW. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware 130 pp. Englisch.
Editore: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Dez 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 1540201635 ISBN 13: 9781540201638
Da: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germania
Buch. Condizione: NEW. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -For a century now, the Santa Cruz Wharf has shone as one of the crown jewels of the Pacific Coast, and today it serves as a gateway to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. What began as a shipping pier quickly morphed into the home of the colorful and fabled Santa Cruz Italian fishing colony. In its most recent iteration, the wharf serves as the primary destination for upward of four million annual visitors to Santa Cruz County. Since the time of the California Gold Rush in the late 1840s, there have been six wharves, or wooden piers, along the Santa Cruz waterfront, providing critical links for the local community to regional and global markets. The Santa Cruz Wharf, and all the 4,528 wooden piles that compose it, provides both external and internal vistas not found anywhere on land and is a place for contemplation, reflection, and quietude. 130 pp. Englisch.
Editore: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Dez 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 1540201805 ISBN 13: 9781540201805
Da: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germania
Buch. Condizione: NEW. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Throughout its history, New England College has been recognized for innovative academic programs and leadership in experiential education. Founded in 1946 to offer educational opportunities to veterans eager to return to the workforce, the college pioneered an accelerated and demanding three-year degree program, unique at that time. From the earliest years to the present day, the faculty has included practitioners active in their fields and fostered learning partnerships with external organizations. In 1971, the college acquired a British campus and became one of the first American institutions to offer students a full four-year degree program outside of the United States, an innovation in cross-cultural experiential education. In recent years, the college has effectively utilized technological advancements to extend the reach of its creative and supportive learning community, while still challenging individuals to transform themselves and their world, maintaining a curriculum focused on experiential learning, and fostering collaborative relationships among members of the community. 130 pp. Englisch.
Editore: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Dez 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 1540201856 ISBN 13: 9781540201850
Da: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germania
Buch. Condizione: NEW. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The Great Lakes Exposition was held in Cleveland during the summers of 1936 and 1937, drawing seven million visitors over its two-year run. The exposition was intended to observe the city s centennial anniversary and to celebrate the Great Lakes Region. It was also hoped that it would help lift the city s economy out of the Great Depression. The exposition boasted a staggering array of ever-changing national-level attractions and feature events. In a single day, exposition visitors could experience the latest technological innovations; see a world-class aquatics show; watch a Shakespearean play; ride in a blimp; and hear the music, taste the food, view the architecture, and experience the culture of 40 of the world s countries.' 130 pp. Englisch.
Editore: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Dez 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 1540201996 ISBN 13: 9781540201997
Da: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germania
Buch. Condizione: NEW. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The rich history of Williamston lives in the memories and memorabilia passed through generations of individuals. Williamston s raconteurs tell vivid tales of energizing spring water; a thriving community of hotels, restaurants, and theaters; and a school system reaching unbelievable heights. Founded by West Allen Williams near a natural mineral spring in 1842, the town of Williamston beckons for all to hear its history and soak in its rejuvenating heritage of trust, hope, and assurance. The town grew to accommodate travelers who arrived by train to partake of its medicinal waters. Many stayed in the Mammoth Hotel, the largest building in South Carolina at the time of its construction. The Civil War brought an end to this era of prosperity, but the turn of the 20th century saw the rise of cotton mills on the banks of the nearby Saluda River. This book unveils the timeless tapestry of Williamston s past a history woven through time that unites people from all walks of life.' 130 pp. Englisch.
Editore: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Dez 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 1540201910 ISBN 13: 9781540201911
Da: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germania
Buch. Condizione: NEW. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The search began in 1946 for a location to conduct long-range missile tests. Cape Canaveral was chosen in part due to a nearby deactivated military base that could support a long-range proving ground for test firing missiles. The base, originally known as Banana River Naval Air Station, was eventually renamed Patrick Air Force Base in honor of a distinguished Army general. Today, Patrick is part of Air Force Space Command, and it is operated by the 45th Space Wing that also oversees launch facilities at nearby Cape Canaveral Air Force Station with the vision of World s Premier Gateway to Space. ' 130 pp. Englisch.