Halcyon, California, Images of America, Paperback The glistening white pillars of the Blue Star Memorial Temple lead to the federally recognized historic district of Halcyon, founded in 1903 as an intentionally formed community by the Temple of the People. This theosophical group came west from New York to establish a community dedicated to living the
The Morris Canal The Morris Canal was not the longest canal in the world, but it did have one superlative to its credit--it climbed higher than any other canal ever built. In its time, it was world famous, visited by tourists and technical people from as far away as Europe and Asia. For nearly 100
NEW Arcadia Publishing Las Vegas, NV 9781467161879 Past and Present Trade Paperb Las Vegas is truly a city unlike any other. NEW Arcadia Publishing Firefighting in Allegany County, MD 9780738541976 Images.
NEW Arcadia Publishing Hoover Dam, NV 9780738596099 Images of America Trade Pape Hoover Dam was America's shining light during the dark days of the Great Depression. This monumental structure was the largest federal works project of its time, constructed after years of scientific study and political maneuvering by California boosters. This thirsty state looked to
NEW Arcadia Publishing Hoover Dam, NV 9780738596099 Images of America Trade Pape Hoover Dam was America's shining light during the dark days of the Great Depression. This monumental structure was the largest federal works project of its time, constructed after years of scientific study and political maneuvering by California boosters. This thirsty state looked to
Washington, D.C., Film and Television, District of Columbia, Images of America, For generations, movies and television have been sources of entertainment that have shaped the country's consciousness. Washington, DC, Film and Television chronicles popular and obscure films and television programs that feature Washington, DC. Sharing the sites, neighborhoods, institutions, and monuments that filmmakers used as
Washington, D.C., Film and Television, District of Columbia, Images of America, For generations, movies and television have been sources of entertainment that have shaped the country's consciousness. Washington, DC, Film and Television chronicles popular and obscure films and television programs that feature Washington, DC. Sharing the sites, neighborhoods, institutions, and monuments that filmmakers used as
Plymouth's Air Rifle Industry, Michigan, Images of America, Paperback In the late 19th century, the Rockwellian city of Plymouth, Michigan, became the breeding ground for competitive air-rifle companies, putting this still-thriving suburban Detroit community on the map. Plymouth's Air Rifle Industry hones in on the three air-rifle companies and the spin-off .22-caliber rifle company that
Midway Airport, Illinois, Images of Aviation, Paperback In 1903, Chicago fell in love with flying. Enterprising people opened airfields and designed and built aircraft, and aviators won big money at air meets. After World War I, aviation was a serious matter with explosive commercial potential. A transcontinental airmail service was established and became the impetus
Mundelein Seminary, Illinois, Campus History, Paperback Anyone who has driven through central Lake County, Illinois, has likely wandered across the entrance to Mundelein Seminary. The arched gateway is a teaser to the magnificence that lies within.The heavily forested grounds and sparkling lake provide a backdrop to the unique Colonial architecture of the buildings. The seminary
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