History of the Augusta and Summerville Railroad Company
Author: Ben L. Skinner
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Published: 1959
Total Pages: 36
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Author: Ben L. Skinner
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Published: 1959
Total Pages: 36
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Published: 1877
Total Pages: 77
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Published: 1901
Total Pages: 1544
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Published: 1877
Total Pages: 77
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Christopher Hunt Robertson, M.Ed.
Publisher: Christopher Hunt Robertson, M.Ed.
Published: 2019-07-01
Total Pages: 100
ISBN-13: 0359810799
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBefore the Civil War, William Johnston served as president of Charlotte's first railroad, the Charlotte & SC Railroad. After the war, he rebuilt that line and extended it to Augusta, GA, creating the fastest route between New York and the deep South. He was instrumental in connecting Charlotte by rail early to two seaports, Charleston and Wilmington, allowing the small village to grow rapidly. After retiring from railroad management, he served four terms as a transformative Mayor of Charlotte, built the popular Buford Hotel for the region's rail and mill leaders, and co-organized the Commercial National Bank which, through mergers, evolved into today's Bank of America. Beyond these economic contributions, William Johnston successfully proposed an amendment to the North Carolina Constitution to broaden the state's religious tolerance, and also oversaw the creation of Charlotte's first grade school for African-American children. (Recipient of a 2020 Award of Excellence from the North Carolina Society of Historians)
Author: Augusta Terminal Railway Company
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Published: 1902
Total Pages: 1
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Joseph M. Lee III
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2000-10-30
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 1439610843
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAugusta and Summerville showcases rare nineteenth-century stereoviews and photographs from the extensive collection of Joseph M. Lee III and the Augusta Museum of History, spanning a 41-year period from 1859 to 1900. The engaging images within these pages were captured on film by some of Augustas earliest photographers, including J.W. Perkins, John Usher Jr., J.A. Palmer, and H.C. Hall, among others. Most of the images have never been published and provide an unusually valuable source of information about Augusta and its environs. Known the world round for its pristine landscapes and Garden City charm, Augusta has always been a photographers dream. Lush, verdant scenes recall a city yet unmarked by the scars of expansion, still enjoying the tranquility of life in the Old South. Views of early businesses and homes on Broad and Greene Streets, the flood of 1888, local monuments, historic churches and cemeteries, pioneering schools, the early cotton crop, and area waterways all contribute to this visual journey. The reader will delight in scenes of yesteryear, diving deep into the annals of one of Georgias most beloved cities.
Author: Columbia and Augusta Railroad Company
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Published: 1869
Total Pages: 32
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Published: 1886
Total Pages: 22
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Published: 1930
Total Pages: 456
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