Findlay in Vintage Postcards
Findlay in Vintage Postcards

Author: Eric Van Renterghem

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738519395

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With the advent of new and inexpensive photographic technology emerging in the United States during the mid-19th century, communication by postcard became a very popular way to exchange travel stories, news, and gossip over the centuries. Seen through the eyes of vintage postcards, this new book features a history of Findlay and Hancock County, Ohio. Captured here in over 200 vintage images is the development of this quintessential Midwest town, from its origins as a rural farming region to the prosperous community it is today. Following the experiences and correspondence of Findlay's visitors and residents, readers will witness almost first-hand the trials and tribulations of the city's inhabitants at the turn of the century, including images of its thriving downtown, lost buildings, furious storms, and developing industries.

Wheeling in Vintage Postcards
Wheeling in Vintage Postcards

Author: William A. Carney

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2003-06-25

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 9780738515328

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The history of Wheeling and Ohio County is both eclectic and engaging. Beginning in the colonial era when the legendary Betty Zane saved Fort Henry from an Indian attack by hiding gunpowder in her skirt, Wheeling eventually emerged as an important link between Eastern cities and the rest of the United States. The Wheeling Suspension Bridge, the Old National Road, and the B&O Railroad all passed through the bustling Ohio County. Over the years, Wheeling has been labeled everything from "Victorian Wheeling" to "Sintown USA," and these monikers represent the diverse qualities of a town molded and shaped by the steel, coal, tobacco, and transportation industries. Whether residents and visitors frequented the impressive Victorian mansions or Wheeling's infamous brothel district, they always had something to write home about. The incomparable collection showcased in this book spans five decades and was begun and continued by the Carney family.

Ohio's Amusement Parks in Vintage Postcards
Ohio's Amusement Parks in Vintage Postcards

Author: David W. Francis

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738519975

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By 1912, there were 54 amusement parks in Ohio. The parks came in all sizes, and featured such attractions as the Flying Ponies carousel, the Chute-the-Chutes water ride, and the Cyclone, Racer, and Dip-the-Dips roller coasters. Some, like Cleveland's White City, seemed to be courted by bad luck from the beginning, and folded after only a few disappointing seasons. Others, like Youngstown's Idora Park, enjoyed long lives and fostered beloved memories, but eventually closed down in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. A few, like Sandusky's Cedar Point, have grown to be considered among the greatest amusement parks in the world. But most are now forgotten.

Westfield in Vintage Postcards
Westfield in Vintage Postcards

Author: Joan B. Ackerman

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2000-07

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9780738504766

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The early twentieth century was a vibrant era for the world of postcards. Here, in this stunning collection from the Westfield Athenaeum, the history of the town is told, using rare and antique postcards. The old trolleys and street scenes come to life in this volume, along with the parades and celebrations of early Westfield. Hampton Ponds and Stanley Park, two popular recreation spots in town, can be seen in days gone by. Postcards were also used for local advertising to sell everything from men's clothing to hotels. Westfield is sure to entertain and enlighten readers with its diverse images.

Winter Park in Vintage Postcards
Winter Park in Vintage Postcards

Author: Robin Chapman

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2005-08-03

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1439629897

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The perfume of the orange blossoms . . . the beauty of every scene, combine to make me wonder whether I am not in Paradise, wrote one visitor to Winter Park, Florida, in 1918. Just five miles north of Orlando, Winter Parks oak-lined brick streets and its quiet lakes have been attracting visitors since the late 19th century, when U.S. president Chester A. Arthur declared, This is the prettiest spot I have seen in Florida. The New Englandlike city in the heart of the subtropics was once home to the Seminole Hotel, the largest resort south of Jacksonville. In 1885, prestigious Rollins College was founded here, the first institution of higher learning in Florida.

Post Cards from Helena: A Vintage Post Card Book
Post Cards from Helena: A Vintage Post Card Book

Author: Farcountry Press

Publisher: Farcountry Press

Published: 2007-05

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9781560374558

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These vintage cards offer views of the capital city's rich history, from the State Capitol to the historic downtown and fairgrounds. 23 cards, reproduced from vintage postcards from the early 1900s. Enjoy as a book, or remove cards along the perforation and mail!

Vintage Postcards for the Holidays
Vintage Postcards for the Holidays

Author: Robert Reed

Publisher:

Published: 2005-11

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781574324761

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Everyone has a favorite holiday, and they are all celebrated in this sweeping collection of vintage postcards. Christmas, Halloween, Valentine's Day, Easter, and more are all memorialized in authentic postcards nearly a century old. More than 850 color images present the greeting selections of long ago in exquisite detail. This new and expanded edition features many vintage holiday postcards not included in the first edition, plus additional chapters such as April Fool's Day and Arbor Day. Authors Robert and Claudette Reed have carefully arranged this fascinating volume chronologically to provide reading and viewing through all the seasons of the year. A final special section includes early twentieth century postcards, paying tribute to birthdays, graduations, and other special occasions. You won't want to miss this exciting new edition of Vintage Postcards for the Holidays. 2006 values.