The Catskills In Vintage Postcards

Author : Irwin Richman
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439610371
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Catskills in Vintage Postcards written by Irwin Richman and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 1999-11-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the 1890s through the 1920s, the postcard was an extraordinarily popular means of communication. Many of the postcards produced during this “golden age,” and even some from later years, can today be considered works of art. Postcard photographers traveled the length and breadth of the nation snapping photographs of busy street scenes, documenting local landmarks, and assembling crowds of local children only too happy to pose for a picture. These images, printed as postcards and sold in general stores and five and dimes across the country, survive as telling reminders of an important era in America’s history. This fascinating new history of the Catskills of New York showcases more than two hundred of the best, most evocative vintage postcards available.

Author : Irwin Richman
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738503080
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Catskills in Vintage Postcards written by Irwin Richman and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the 1890s through the 1920s, the postcard was an extraordinarily popular means of communication. Many of the postcards produced during this "golden age," and even some from later years, can today be considered works of art. Postcard photographers traveled the length and breadth of the nation snapping photographs of busy street scenes, documenting local landmarks, and assembling crowds of local children only too happy to pose for a picture. These images, printed as postcards and sold in general stores and five and dimes across the country, survive as telling reminders of an important era in America's history. This fascinating new history of the Catskills of New York showcases more than two hundred of the best, most evocative vintage postcards available.

Author : Phil Brown
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231123612
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book In the Catskills written by Phil Brown and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2004-04-21 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With selections from Isaac Bashevis Singer, Allegra Goodman, Moss Hart, TaniaGrossinger, and many others, this volume is a tribute to the legendary Jewishresort area of the Catskills. 40 halftones. 26 figures.

Author : John Martin Smith
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738519166
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Angola and Steuben County in Vintage Postcards written by John Martin Smith and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Past visitors to the famous lakes of Steuben County had a wide range of interesting images on postcards to send back home or to add to their collections. The favorite locations and activities of vacationers were chronicled in the postcards that have been passed down through generations. Featuring more than 200 vintage postcards, Angola and Steuben County captures fleeting images that reflect the interesting and significant scenes of Steuben County's towns and day-to-day activities at the turn of the century. From thriving squares and bustling industries, to pleasant residential and lake areas, these postcards embrace the past and offer a glimpse into the lives and activities of a different era.

Author : Jerry Thomas Kendall
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738515045
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bennettsville and Marlboro County in Vintage Postcards written by Jerry Thomas Kendall and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nestled in South Carolina's Pee Dee region, Bennettsville serves as the seat of Marlboro County. In the early days, agriculture moved the city forward, quickly turning it into one of the Palmetto State's wealthiest communities. Legend says that the land is so rich, it was once sold by the pound. Stately homes dating back to the agricultural glory years still stand, reminding residents of early prosperity. Many downtown buildings have their original Victorian store fronts and are considered to be architectural gems. Even today, Bennettsville's Main Street exemplifies the American small town from the turn of the 20th century.

Author : Gary L. Doster
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738589909
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.0X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Northeast Georgia in Vintage Postcards written by Gary L. Doster and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 1998-09 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the 1890s through the 1920s, the postcard was an extraordinarily popular means of communication, and many of the postcards produced during this "golden age" can today be considered works of art. Postcard photographers traveled the length and breadth of the nation snapping photographs of busy street scenes, documenting local landmarks, and assembling crowds of local children only too happy to pose for a picture. These images, printed as postcards and sold in general stores across the country, survive as telling reminders of an important era in America's history. This fascinating new history of Northeast Georgia showcases more than two hundred of the best vintage postcards available.

Author : Alan A. Siegel
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738500782
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.8X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Somerset County in Vintage Postcards written by Alan A. Siegel and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 1999-03-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the 1890s through the 1920s, the postcard was an extraordinarily popular means of communication, and many of the postcards produced during this "golden age" can today be considered works of art. Postcard photographers traveled the length and breadth of the nation snapping photographs of busy street scenes, documenting local landmarks, and assembling crowds of local children only too happy to pose for a picture. These images, printed as postcards and sold in general stores across the country, survive as telling reminders of an important era in America's history. This fascinating new history of New Jersey's Somerset County showcases more than two hundred of the best vintage postcards available.

Author : Brian Nielsen
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738504704
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.0X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Around Cooperstown written by Brian Nielsen and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best known today as the Home of Baseball, Cooperstown and the Otsego Lake area are rich in history and, unlike many places, much of this heritage remains intact. Thus, the Cooperstown area is said to offer us "a step back in time." You will not find any fast-food restaurants or chain stores here. A majority of the original buildings are still in use, serving as small shops, offices, banks, and other businesses. Each of the nearby villages--Cherry Valley, Springfield, Milford, Hartwick, and Index--has its own incredible architecture and its own story to tell. Otsego Lake is the famed Glimmerglass in the writings of Cooperstown's favorite son, James Fenimore Cooper. The area also boasts the Glimmerglass Opera, the Leatherstocking Golf Course, and historical museums, including the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Author : Don Pocher
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439616124
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cape May in Vintage Postcards written by Don Pocher and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 1998-06-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the twentieth century was young, visitors to Cape May knew exactly how to show the folks back home the attractions, accommodations, and ambiance of "the Nation's Oldest Seaside Resort": they sent a penny postcard. Publishers such as local entrepreneur Joseph K. Hand provided a vast choice of views, capturing white sands crowded with colorful tents and wool-suited bathers or beachfront hotels such as the Stockton, Lafayette, and Congress Hall. Popular postcards depicted amusement centers and nearby diversions: the Casino, Red Mill, Corinthian Yacht Club, Fun Factory, Convention Hall, and Cape May Point Lighthouse. Reprinted Victorian views of hotels destroyed by fire served as reminders of the resort's glory days. Real-photo cards chronicled newsworthy events including the creation of the harbor, construction of the huge Hotel Cape May, and the 1907 fire at the Iron Pier.

Author : Ron Playle
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738540375
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Iowa State Fair in Vintage Postcards written by Ron Playle and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 190 vintage postcards provide glimpses of the historic fair from the 1890s through the mid-1950s. The quintessential event has an attendance topping 1 million each year.