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 South Carolina Postcards Charleston Berkeley and Dorchester Counties written by Howard Woody and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 1997 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Postcards from the 1890s through the 1930s "survive as telling reminders of an important era in America's history."--Cover, v. 1.
Download or read book South Carolina Postcards written by Howard Woody and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2001-09-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bordering the northwestern side of South Carolina's Lake Murray and encompassing portions of both the Dutch Fork community and the Sumter National Forest, Newberry County possesses a rich agrarian history. While it suffered greatly during the changes of the previous century, it has been rebuilt continually and today is home to Newberry College and the Newberry Opera House, among other historic localities.
Download or read book South Carolina Postcards Volume IX written by Howard Woody and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2003-06-10 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revolutionary War general Robert Anderson is honored today in northwestern South Carolina through two namesakes: Anderson County and its county seat, also called Anderson. The town was the Palmetto State's first with long-run electrical power, and it therefore earned the early nickname of "The Electric City." Smaller towns in the county, including Belton, Honea Path, Piedmont, Pelzer, Pendleton, and Williamston, developed around depots serving the Greenville and Columbia Railroad.
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 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 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 South Carolina Postcards written by Howard Woody and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 1999-07-01 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 "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.
Download or read book South Carolina Postcards written by Howard Woody and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2000-09-01 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 "golden age" can today be considered works of art. A key link in the connection of South Carolina's four principal sections--the Piedmont, the Coastal Plain, the Pee Dee, and Savannah River Valley--Lexington County has provided an abundance of images that serve as a microcosm of the state's growth and development during the first third of the twentieth century. This fascinating new history of Lexington County showcases more than two hundred of the best vintage postcards available and allows readers a nostalgic view into another way of life: a mirror of a bygone day in largely rural but diverse settings, from The Fork in the southwest to the Dutch Fork in the northeast of the county.
Download or read book Lost Charleston written by J. Grahame Long and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2019-04-22 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even in a city as conscious of history as Charleston, not everything has survived. Natural disasters, wars and other calamities claimed many treasures. Only a few preserved bits of one of the city's grandest mansions survive at Dock Street Theatre. An old Quaker graveyard still rests in peace but does so under a downtown parking garage. The famous corner of Meeting and Broad Streets was once the area's busiest marketplace. The Grace Memorial Bridge spanned the Cooper River for more than seventy years. Author J. Grahame Long details the history of these and more lost locations in the Holy City.
Download or read book South Carolina Postcards Lexington County and Lake Murray Postcard History Series Bk 4 written by Howard Woody and published by . This book was released on with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book South Carolina Postcards written by Howard Woody and published by . This book was released on 1999-11-01 with total page 128 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 2005 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Established in 1800 and located in the heart of South Carolina, Sumter County was named after the Revolutionary War hero Gen. Thomas Sumter, whose fighting spirit earned him the nickname "The Gamecock." The county has played an integral role in American history. Battles during both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars were fought in the area. Today, Sumter County has evolved from a rural agricultural society to a modern community with a thriving economy. Residents are proud to call Sumter home, celebrating the area's Southern culture and many recreational opportunities, including numerous golf courses and parks. This fascinating new volume on Sumter County captures the charm of its people, documenting the county's fascinating history in an engaging collection of historic images.
Download or read book Columbia South Carolina written by David C. Sennema 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: A fascinating collection of picture postcards document the history of Columbia, South Carolina, from the early 1900s through the 1950s. With Columbia, South Carolina: A Postcard History, Dave and Marty Sennema have assembled an unprecedented collection of picture postcards to create a retrospective of the area from the early 1900s through the 1950s. Here you will find dramatic images of businesses, street scenes, hotels, office buildings, and homes. Even more fascinating are the buildings which have, over the years, been recycled and used to house various businesses and educational institutions.
Download or read book South Carolina in Postcards written by Howard Woody and published by . This book was released on 1998-09-01 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 2003-03-01 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The small, historic town of Camden is one of South Carolina's most beloved communities. The state's oldest inland settlement, Camden is well known for its participation in both Revolutionary and Civil War battles, as well as equestrian events, business enterprises, and social life. Included in these pages are views of the city's commercial district, the Mather Academy, famed resorts, and cotton mills. Cultural aspects, including images from the initial running of the Carolina Cup, round out the collection and prove to be a rare and priceless find. A tribute to the prevailing prosperity of Camden and her residents, this volume will be enjoyed by newcomers, locals, and anyone with a penchant for nostalgia.
Download or read book South Carolina Lighthouses 15 Historic Postcards written by Margie Willis Clary and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2008-07 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
