Download or read book Peabody in Vintage Postcards written by William R. Power and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peabody was settled in 1626 as Brooksby Village and was originally a part of the town of Salem. In 1752, citizens joined in the area of town known as Salem Village to form the town of Danvers. The separation of the two towns into Danvers and South Danvers took place in 1855. In 1868, the name of South Danvers was changed to Peabody to honor its native son George Peabody.In Peabody, vivid postcards offer a contrasting view of what it was like to live and work in a community having two distinct characters: the town center, with its bustling tanning industries, which soon earned Peabody the sobriquet of "Leather Capital of the World," and the pastoral farming villages of Brookdale, Locustdale, Brooksby, and West Peabody, which portray a sense of life in rural America during this same era.
Download or read book Amelia Peabody Postcard Collection written by Amelia Peabody and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description: The second of two volumes of commercial postcards collected by Amelia Peabody of sites that she visited while traveling in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia between 1930 and 1940. There are also some postcards of European art and architecture.
Download or read book Amelia Peabody Postcard Collection Volume 2 written by Amelia Peabody and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description: The second of two volumes of commercial postcards collected by Amelia Peabody of sites that she visited while traveling in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia between 1930 and 1940. There are also some postcards of European art and architecture.
Download or read book Memphis in Vintage Postcards written by Scott Faragher and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Salem in Vintage Postcards written by Christopher R. Mathias and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 1999-12-01 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Salem, Massachusetts, showcases more than two hundred of the best vintage postcards available.
Download or read book Troy in Vintage Postcards written by Brian Nielsen and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Troy is situated on the banks of the Hudson River, just ten miles from the state capital of Albany. Well known as the Collar City, it is the home of Uncle Sam and of the largest annual Flag Day parade. It is less well known as being the home of two National Baseball Hall of Famers, Johnny "the Trojan" Evers and Michael "King" Kelly. In its prime, Troy had more than sixty churches, fifteen breweries, and at least a dozen theaters. Troy in Vintage Postcards reveals through the postcard photographer's eyes what the city was like from the early to the mid-1900s, with a few added surprises from the late 1800s. It shows not only how much of Troy has changed but also how much has remained the same.
Download or read book Southampton Cottages of South Main Street The written by Sally Spanburgh and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In 1887, Southampton was proclaimed 'the most charming of all small cities by the sea.' From 1870 to 1930, the colonial farmsteads that dotted its oldest street made way for the stately second homes of America's most fashionable elite. Hollywood royalty like Ginger Rogers and Jimmy Stewart lived and played in these magnificent second homes. Situated on the east side of Lake Agawam, South Main Street cottagers fished, bicycled, sailed and walked to the beach and into the village throughout the summer season. Today all but five of these grand landmarks survive. Local author Sally Spanburgh uses her historical and architectural expertise to tell the stories behind the construction of these beautiful homes and their remarkable owners"--Publisher description.
Download or read book East Orange in Vintage Postcards written by Bill Hart and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By the close of the nineteenth century, East Orange was a community of mansions, tree-lined streets, and undisturbed serenity. With the addition of luxury apartment buildings in the 1920s and the continued development of Main Street and Central Avenue, East Orange quickly became one of the largest and busiest cities in New Jersey. East Orange captures the tranquillity and innocence of the city at the turn of the century. Over two hundred photo-postcards brilliantly illustrate the evolution of East Orange between 1900 and 1960, while fact-filled captions convey the passion of the residents for their hometown.
Download or read book Columbus Georgia in Vintage Postcards written by Kenneth H. Thomas and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Columbus's identity as one of Georgia's 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 today--the Bell Tower, the City Market, North Highlands Park, and Wildwood Park--as 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.
Download or read book New York City s Financial District in Vintage Postcards written by Randall Gabrielan and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The early decades of the twentieth century were among the most vibrant for both New York City and the world of postcards. The 1898 consolidation of the city's five boroughs sparked a building boom that inspired a heightened awareness of the city's changing landscape. In response to this new appreciation, the postcard industry began a colorful pictorial record that was especially rich for New York.
Download or read book Westfield in Vintage Postcards written by Joan B. Ackerman and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2000-07 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The early twentieth century was a vibrant era for the world of postcards. Here, in this stunning collection from the Westfield Athenaeum, the history of the town is told, using rare and antique postcards. The old trolleys and street scenes come to life in this volume, along with the parades and celebrations of early Westfield. Hampton Ponds and Stanley Park, two popular recreation spots in town, can be seen in days gone by. Postcards were also used for local advertising to sell everything from men's clothing to hotels. Westfield is sure to entertain and enlighten readers with its diverse images.
Download or read book Shreveport in Vintage Postcards written by Eric J. Brock and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Between the end of the 19th century and the present day, roughly 2,000 postcards were produced depicting scenes and landmarks in the city of Shreveport and the surrounding area. Most of these were made and distributed during the golden age of postcards, from approximately 1905 through the 1920s. In all, more than half of Shreveport's 170-year history is represented on postcards. Ranging from advertising and promotional cards to scenic views and fold-out souvenirs, the cards showcased the community's growth and development.
Download or read book Frances Peabody Mayer papers written by Frances Peabody Mayer and published by . This book was released on 1878 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Consists of clippings, memorabilia associated with the Peabody Family Association, the annual report for the Peabody Donation Fund, a book containing a biographical sketch of George Peabody, and postcards of Peabody, Mass.
Download or read book The Peabody Hotel written by Scott Faragher and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The South's finest and one of America's best-these words have always defined the world-famous Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. The Peabody emerged from the war-torn, post-Civil War South in 1869 to become one of the finest hotels in America. Its reputation for comfort, service, and fine dining grew along with Memphis's stature as "the river city, cotton capital, and birthplace of the blues." The most famous and infamous citizens of the era stayed at the original Peabody in its day. There, plantations were won or lost on a roll of the dice. After more than 50 years, the original hotel was replaced by a new 12-story, 615-room hotel in 1925. It was then that the hotel's name became synonymous with elegance. It also became the social center of Memphis and the mid-South, and a haunt for the rich and famous. The celebrated ducks swimming in the marble lobby fountain, parties in the skyway, or dancing on the open plantation roof to the music of the most renowned bands and orchestras of the day have all been part of this fabulous hotel's history. Today, the fully restored Peabody retains its reputation for legendary Southern hospitality and tasteful elegance. The hotel continues to serve as an anchor for the restoration and revitalization of the downtown area of one of America's most important cities.
Download or read book Peabody Collection written by George Peabody and published by . This book was released on 185? with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Correspondence to and from Peabody; books about Peabody; pamphlets containing his speeches and building dedications; books owned by Peabody; admission cards and announcements to attend his funeral and view the funeral train; letter (1866) from Queen Victoria thanking Peabody for his gifts; drawing of the family coat of arms; Peabody nightcap and lock of hair; ribbon from a reception given in his honor; commemorative coin issued for the centennial of his birth; and photographs of various statutes, portraits, and receptions given for Peabody.
Download or read book Greetings from Salem Massachusetts written by Mary Martin and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2007 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes photographs of vintage postcards of Salem from the 1900s to the 1950s.
Download or read book A Brief Sketch of George Peabody written by Jabez Lamar Monroe Curry and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-02 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Brief Sketch of George Peabody: And a History of the Peabody Education Fund Through Thirty Years For the use of the engraved portrait of Mr. Peabody, which serves as a frontispiece to this volume, the Trustees are indebted to the Massachusetts Historical Society, for one Of whose volumes it was originally prepared. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
