Download or read book Raleigh written by Norman D. Anderson and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 1996-09-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raleigh: North Carolina's Capital City on Postcards contains more than two hundred postcard images, which together capture much of what life was like in the "City of Oaks" and its neighbors in Wake County during the first half of the twentieth century. The Raleigh area has experienced tremendous growth since World War II, and much of what is fondly remembered by old-timers has been lost to the demands of development and the rigors of time. Some of the well-known landmarks, businesses, and characters, however, were captured on film by enterprising postcard photographers who were unknowingly creating an invaluable archive of historical data which now gives us an insight into the way life was lived in North Carolina's capital during the "Golden Age of Postcards." This wonderful new book brings to life the history of this diverse and dynamic region through carefully selected postcards from that era, accompanied by informative and insightful captions as well as a helpful essay on the history and importance of postcards.
Download or read book Raleigh North Carolina s Capital City on Postcards written by Norman D. Anderson and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Durham North Carolina written by Stephen E. Massengill and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 1997-07-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than two hundred vintage postcard images, Durham, North Carolina, captures much of what life was like in the rapidly growing city during the first half of the twentieth century. This rare collection of postcards represents many aspects of Durham, especially the bustling downtown district. In the early 1900s, Durham was a small but budding town with a population of less than seven thousand. However, a tremendous number of people began to pour into the city, and by 1930 the population had increased to more than fifty thousand. That explosion of growth was attributable in large measure to the rapid expansion of the tobacco and textile industries, as well as to the endowment of nearby Trinity College (1924) by tobacco magnate James B. Duke, which lead to the institution's renaming as the now-renowned Duke University. In only a few years, the town's skyline began to be transformed with the construction of modern office buildings and grand mansions.
Download or read book Concord and Cabarrus County in Vintage Postcards written by George Michael Patterson and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2001-09 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Located in the rolling hills of North Carolina's Piedmont, between the Yadkin and the Catawba Rivers, Cabarrus County was once a haven of lush vegetation and wild animals. Early immigrants-mostly of German and Scotch-Irish descent-arrived with a strong pioneering spirit to carve out of this wilderness a place to call home. The rich and fertile soil was ideal for agriculture, while the shiny yellow rocks proved to be "worth their weight" when correctly identified as nuggets of gold. Today, Cabarrus County and its county seat, Concord, are considered home to more than 100,000 residents.
Download or read book South Carolina Postcards written by Howard Woody and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2001-04-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the heart of South Carolina lies Richland County, an area steeped in stories of conflict and resolution amidst America's formation. Home to Columbia, the present-day capital of South Carolina, Richland County has witnessed firsthand the state's growth and change as it has faced an ever-evolving palette of ideas and traditions. This new volume showcases over 200 postcards that illustrate early 20th-century South Carolina, highlighting the ways of life that still exist today and reminding readers of those that have since been abandoned.
Download or read book North Carolina written by Best of Images of America and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2000-09-18 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Winston Salem in Vintage Postcards written by Molly Grogan Rawls and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Moravian town of Salem joined with its industrial neighbor, Winston, to officially become the city of Winston-Salem in 1913. Located in the Piedmont section of North Carolina, at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Winston-Salem has a rich cultural heritage. Tourists and residents alike visit Old Salem to experience the restored Moravian village and participate in traditional events. Some come to explore Winston-Salem's historic homes and neighborhoods and to sample the city's varied culinary treats. Others come to tour picturesque college campuses, attend sporting events, and partake in the city's vast array of arts offerings.
Download or read book South Carolina Postcards written by Howard Woody and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 1997-11-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the 1890s through the 1930s, the postcard was an extraordinarily popular means of communication, and many of the postcards produced were works of art.
Download or read book The Outer Banks in Vintage Postcards written by Chris Kidder and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2005-04-06 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Outer Banks of North Carolina have been a destination for seasonal visitors since Algonkian Indians hunted and fished on the islands. In 1584, English explorers arrived and before long were promoting the area as a land of natural abundance and beauty, pleasant weather, and kindly natives. Not much has changed in that respect. By the beginning of the 20th century, visitors and residents alike were using postcards to share the things that make the Outer Banks unique with family and friends in other places.
Download or read book Raleigh the Capital of North Carolina the County Seat of the Metropolitan County of Wake written by and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Early History of Raleigh the Capital City of North Carolina written by Kemp P 1831-1919 Battle and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this address, delivered on the occasion of the centennial celebration of Raleigh's founding, Kemp P. Battle offers a fascinating glimpse into the early history of the city and the state of North Carolina. Drawing from a variety of primary sources, Battle provides a richly detailed account of the people and events that shaped the region. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Robeson County in Vintage Postcards written by K. Blake Tyner and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carved out of fertile farmland along the border of the Carolinas in 1787, Robeson County is North Carolina's largest county, spanning 948 square miles. The county is called “The State of Robeson” not only because of its size, but because of its fierce independence and self-reliance. Unique in its equally balanced tri-racial population, Robeson County has residents that are Native American, African American, and white. Over the centuries, these people have worked together to create a culturally diverse community.
Download or read book South Carolina Postcards written by Howard Woody and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 1997-09-01 with total page 132 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 agolden agea 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 Americaas history. This fascinating new history of Southern CarolinaaAllendale, Bamburg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jaspera showcases more than two hundred of the best vintage postcards available from 1900 to the 1930s.
Download or read book The Early History of Raleigh written by Kemp P. Battle and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book South Carolina Postcards written by Howard Woody and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2002-07-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Located to the east of South Carolina's capital city of Columbia, Kershaw County contains some of the most historic localities within the Palmetto State. From the county seat of Camden, the state's oldest inland settlement, and Boykin, with its old-timey mill and broom factory, to Indian mounds and Revolutionary and Civil War battlefields, the Kershaw of today is a constant reminder of its flavorful past.
Download or read book Raleigh of Today written by Raleigh Chamber of Commerce (Raleigh, N.C.) and published by . This book was released on 1904* with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Remembering Charlotte written by Mary Norton Kratt and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Remembering Charlotte: Postcards from a New South City, 1905-1950
