A History of the Origin of the Place Names in Nine States Served by the Chicago and North Western Railroad
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Publisher: CitizenBooks
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 202
ISBN-13: 9781596960077
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Publisher: CitizenBooks
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 202
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Published: 1908
Total Pages: 220
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: W. H. (William H. ). 1832-1915 Stennett
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Published: 2016-08-27
Total Pages: 222
ISBN-13: 9781371784690
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Publisher: Palala Press
Published: 2016-04-27
Total Pages: 218
ISBN-13: 9781354815632
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
Author: Tom Murray
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Total Pages: 126
ISBN-13: 9781616731540
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBy the time it was merged into the Union Pacific in 1995, the Chicago & North Western was one of the nations oldest surviving railroads, a testament to the Midwestern stoicism with which it had gone about its business since 1859. This illustrated history chronicles how C&NW emerged from a collection of regional carriers to become a strategic link between eastern railroads and the West. Author Tom Murray traces the railroads expansion as it extended secondary lines throughout the Midwest. He also explores C&NWs joint ownership of UP passenger trains and describes how the railroad answered challenges from regional rivals with the "400" series of passenger trains. As fascinating as the story are the hundreds of accompanying illustrations--historical photographs, archival images, route maps, and period print ads. The result is an entertaining and informative history of an iconic Midwestern railroad--a narrative that spans the decades from the 1850s to the 1990s and takes in steam and diesel motive power, freight and passenger operations, and all the key characters, events, and deals that figured in the Chicago & North Westerns rise and eventual demise.
Author: Chicago and North Western Railway Company
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Published: 1908
Total Pages: 220
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: William H. Stennett
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Published: 1908
Total Pages: 222
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Published: 1914
Total Pages: 66
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Edward Callary
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Published: 2010-10-01
Total Pages: 458
ISBN-13: 0252090705
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis extensive guide shows how the history and culture of Illinois are embedded in the names of its towns, cities, and other geographical features. Edward Callary unearths the origins of names of nearly three thousand Illinois communities and the circumstances surrounding their naming and renaming. Organized alphabetically, the entries are concise, engaging, and full of fascinating detail revealing the rich ethnic history of the state, the impact of industrialization and the coming of the railroads, and insight into local politics and personalities. Many entries also provide information on local pronunciation, the name’s etymology, and the community’s location, all set in historical and cultural context. A general introduction locates Illinois place names in the context of general patterns of place naming in the United States. An extremely useful reference for scholars of American history, geography, language, and culture, Place Names of Illinois also offers intriguing browsing material for the inquisitive reader and the curious traveler.
Author: Sally J. Southwick
Publisher: Ohio University Press
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 225
ISBN-13: 0821416170
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAnnotation "A highly original study that is of particular importance as communities across the United States and elsewhere explore heritage tourism as a way to boost local economies, Sally J. Southwick's book Building on a Borrowed Past: Place and Identity in Pipestone, Minnesota demonstrates how small-town citizens and boosters contributed to the generic image of "the Indian" in American culture and describes the process of one culture absorbing the heritage of another for civic advantage."--BOOK JACKET. Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved