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  • Quakertown

    Series series Images of America
    English and Welsh Quakers moving north from Philadelphia were the first European settlers to come to Quakertown in the early eighteenth century. German immigrants followed soon afterward and, together with their neighbors, formed this diverse community. The earliest settlement, beginning in 1716 and known as Rich Land, followed the path of the stagecoach on its route from Philadelphia to Allentown ... Leer más

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  • Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges Into Pennsylvania

    Series series Plunges Into
    From Pittsburgh to Philly, Steelers to Eagles, chocolate to Peeps--it's all here. Uncle John has put together this absolutely awesome anthology of Pennsylvania facts, firsts, famous feats, and much more.Take a ride on the Reading Railroad! (Either pronunciation of “Reading” works here.) Yes, the Keystone State is rich in history, beauty, and the world’s most delicious cheesesteak (Whiz wit!). ... Leer más

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  • Gowanus

    Brooklyn’s Curious Canal

    The surprising history of the Gowanus Canal and its role in the building of BrooklynFor more than 150 years, Brooklyn’s Gowanus Canal has been called a cesspool, an industrial dumping ground, and a blemish on the face of the populous borough—as well as one of the most important waterways in the history of New York harbor. Yet its true origins, man-made character, and importance to the city have ... Leer más

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  • Smoketown

    The Untold Story of the Other Great Black Renaissance

    de Mark Whitaker ...
    From the bestselling author of The Afterlife of Malcolm X comes a brilliant, lively account of the Black Renaissance that burst forth in Pittsburgh from the 1920s through the 1950s—“Smoketown will appeal to anybody interested in black history and anybody who loves a good story…terrific, eminently readable…fascinating” (The Washington Post).Today black Pittsburgh is known as the setting for August ... Leer más

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  • The Parrys of Philadelphia and New Hope

    A Quaker Family’S Lasting Impact on Two Historic Towns

    de Roy Ziegler ...
    The Parrys left England to practice their Quaker religion without ridicule. They found their home in New Hope, Pennsylvania, where they went on to become one of the regions most illustrious families.Follow two generations of the Parry family, spanning a period of one hundred years from the pre-Revolutionary War to the end of the American Civil War. They rely on their knowledge, skills, and ... Leer más

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  • Blairstown and Its Neighbors

    Series series Postcard History
    Tucked beside the Kittatinny Mountains in the beautiful valley of the Paulinskill River, Blairstown combines the charm of an 1800s agrarian village with many amenities of a 21st-century community. Named for its most famous resident, noted American industrialist and railroad builder John Insley Blair, it was incorporated in 1845. Known for the college preparatory academy that bears Blair's name, ... Leer más

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  • The Gilded Age in New York, 1870-1910

    de Esther Crain ...
    An expansive exploration of The Gilded Age in New York City, from of the extravagant lifestyles and magnificent mansions of the ultra-rich to the daily doings of the wretchedly poor who lived in the shadows of their newly constructed skyscrapers—written by the curator of Ephemeral New York and illustrated with hundreds of rarely-seen images."A beguiling, lavishly illustrated book that ... ... Leer más

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  • King of Prussia

    Series series Images of America
    King of Prussia is a fascinating journey through time by way of thought-provoking images from the late 19th century. Follow the growth of the community through this timeless collection of photographs depicting majestic homes and thriving business, some of which still exist today and others that have fallen in the name of progress. From picturesque and humble beginnings, these rare photographs ... Leer más

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  • Historic Photos of Broadway

    New York Theater 1850-1970

    Series series Historic Photos
    The history of theater in New York is captured in the images of the Billy Rose Theatre Division of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. From this valuable archive, author Leonard Jacobs spotlights the evolution of the world’s most storied dramatic community. Reaching from the 1850s to the recent past, these images give insight into the passion and character of the theaters, the ... Leer más

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  • Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad

    Series series Images of Rail
    Andrew Carnegie�s vision of transporting iron ore from his boats on Lake Erie to his Pittsburgh steel mills was realized when he obtained ownership of a series of railroad companies in the region. In 1900, these companies became the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad, which connected the Lake Erie ports of Erie, Pennsylvania, and Conneaut, Ohio, south to North Bessemer near Pittsburgh. Through ... Leer más

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  • Rochester Leaders and Their Legacies

    Series series Images of America
    Rochester owes much to those who made it the exceptional andunique city it has become. Many of the civic, commercial, industrial, and entertainment leaders who brought fame and prosperity to the city are saluted in Rochester Leaders and Their Legacies. A gallery of rare photographs reveals the images of the founders and their legacies: McCurdy�s, McFarlin�s, Edwards, and Sibley�s department stores ... Leer más

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  • Great Storms of the Chesapeake

    Discover the hurricanes, blizzards, and historic floods that have shaped the history of the Chesapeake Bay.Even before John Smith's crew weathered its first squall, the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries had been ravaged by every type of storm imaginable. A 1769 hurricane altered the course of history, demolishing the shipping channels of Charlestown and making Baltimore the dominant port. A once ... Leer más

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