Jamestown
Jamestown

Author: Kathleen Crocker

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9780738535159

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City founder James Prendergast and other industrious pioneers were drawn to the outlet of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State because of its abundant waterpower and virgin forests. The skills of these settlers, coupled with the area's natural resources, led to the emergence of industrial Jamestown, known worldwide for its diverse manufacture of quality products, including furniture, metal, and textiles. The authors have chosen more than two hundred vintage images based on historic markers for Jamestown. Thorough research and oral histories reveal contributions made by trailblazing immigrants, philanthropic families, diverse ethnic groups, earnest businessmen, and three hometown notables who achieved global fame: Lucille Ball, Roger Tory Peterson, and Robert H. Jackson.

Baseball Is Life Is Baseball
Baseball Is Life Is Baseball

Author: Charlie LaDuca

Publisher: Simply Francis Publishing Company

Published: 2022-01-24

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 9781630620363

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"Baseball Is Life Is Baseball" was inspired by a magical high school baseball season culminating in a State Championship. The lessons learned along the way serve as a recipe for success both on and off the field. The author uses his vast experience as teacher, coach, and player to list the ingredients and proper blending of them necessary to guarantee success. This is not a book of baseball fundamentals. It is about the many qualities other than fundamentals needed to take your team or personal life to the next level. Interwoven with detailed practical information are stories and experiences bringing these qualities to life. You will find yourself laughing and perhaps crying at times as you take this journey designed to lift you up and bring out your best.

History of Chautauqua County, New York, from Its First Settlement to the Present Time. with Numerous Biographical and Family Sketches
History of Chautauqua County, New York, from Its First Settlement to the Present Time. with Numerous Biographical and Family Sketches

Author: Andrew W 1802-1877 Young

Publisher: Franklin Classics Trade Press

Published: 2018-10-30

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 9780344505416

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Jamestown, New York
Jamestown, New York

Author: Peter A. Lombardi

Publisher: State University of New York Press

Published: 2014-04-09

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 1438449941

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New York's small cities are little-known treasure troves of American history. Among them, Jamestown stands out with a memorable and engaging cityscape highlighted by steep hills, brick streets, a remarkably intact city center, and numerous buildings of historical and architectural interest. Peter A. Lombardi's Jamestown, New York chronicles the development of this Southern Tier city's built environment over two-hundred years—from a frontier outpost, to a leading maker of furniture and textiles, to a reenergized postindustrial city. Part one provides a short history of Jamestown, emphasizing the economic and social forces that have influenced the city's architecture and development patterns. Part two includes detailed entries on more than one hundred buildings and sites, with maps to facilitate walking and driving tours. This comprehensive guide to New York's Pearl City illuminates the stories behind the buildings, connecting Jamestown's past and present to the evolution of urban America.

The Jamestown Furniture Industry: History in Wood, 1816-1920
The Jamestown Furniture Industry: History in Wood, 1816-1920

Author: Clarence Carlson

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2014-01-28

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 1625847793

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While all but gone today, Jamestown's furniture industry was once the second-largest producer of furniture in the United States. Manufacturing boomed from 1816, when William Breed and Royal Keyes opened their shops, to the 1920s, when Jamestown was still one of the top wood furniture producers in the country. In the nineteenth century, the thriving railroad industry allowed Jamestown's quality creations to be distributed nationwide. After the Civil War, an influx of Swedish immigrants brought their craftsmanship and skills to Jamestown, forming Morgan Manufacturing, Empire Furniture Company and many others. Then, their pieces were valued for quality and durability; today, they're coveted by collectors as beautiful antiques. Local expert Clarence Carlson uncovers the fascinating story of Jamestown furniture.

Limiteds, Locals, and Expresses in Indiana, 1838-1971
Limiteds, Locals, and Expresses in Indiana, 1838-1971

Author: Craig Sanders

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 2003-06-04

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 9780253342164

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The passenger train has long held a special place in the imagination of Americans, and Indiana was once a bustling passenger train crossroads. Limiteds, Locals, and Expresses in Indiana, 1838–1971 brings to life the countless locals, accommodation trains, and secondary expresses that Hoosiers patronized during the Golden Age of the passenger train. Craig Sanders gives us a comprehensive history of intercity passenger service in Indiana, from the time railroads began to develop in the state in the mid-19th century through May 1, 1971, when Amtrak began operations. Each chapter summarizes the history and development of one railroad, discusses the factors that shaped that railroad's passenger service—such as prolonged financial difficulties, competition, and the influence of a strong leader—and concludes with a detailed account of its passenger operations in Indiana. Sixteen maps, 87 photographs, and other evocative illustrations supplement Sanders's text.