Historic Photos of Greater Hampton Roads

Historic Photos of Greater Hampton Roads
Title Historic Photos of Greater Hampton Roads PDF eBook
Author Emily J. Salmon
Publisher Historic Photos
Pages 204
Release 2007
Genre History
ISBN 9781596523975

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Before the Jamestown colonists reached their final shore, they arrived at a place they named Cape Henry, and beyond that lay an inlet that would one day shelter the towns of Hampton Roads: Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach. The images collected in Historic Photos of Greater Hampton Roads offer a remarkable glimpse into the history of these unique communities. Included among hundreds of photographs are snapshots of Naval Station Norfolk, the Atlantic and the Chamberlin hotels, the Planters works, the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad station, St. John's Church, Norfolk's City Market, the 1907 Jamestown Ter-Centennial, the Virginia Beach boardwalk, the Glenn Curtiss flying school, and countless others.

Historic Photos of Greater Hampton Roads

Historic Photos of Greater Hampton Roads
Title Historic Photos of Greater Hampton Roads PDF eBook
Author
Publisher Turner Publishing Company
Pages 348
Release 2007-10-01
Genre Photography
ISBN 1618586351

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From an area that boasts itself as America's First Region from the first settlement of Jamestown in 1607, the Greater Hampton roads area is steeped in American history. The area is mostly known for seven main cities that surround one of the world's largest natural harbors and has the mouth of two rivers, Elizabeth and James, that empty into the Chesapeake Bay heading out to the Atlantic Ocean. There are also several independent cities and counties that make up this beautiful coastal area. With around 200 photographs, many of which have never been published, Historic Photos of Greater Hampton Roads shows the historical growth from the mid-1800's to the late 1900's of the area in stunning black and white photography. The book follows life, government, events and people important to Hampton Roads history and the building of this unique area. Spanning over two centuries and two hundred photographs, this is a must-have for any long-time resident or history lover of the Greater Hampton Roads!

The Ports of Greater Hampton Roads

The Ports of Greater Hampton Roads
Title The Ports of Greater Hampton Roads PDF eBook
Author Hampton Roads Maritime Association
Publisher
Pages 886
Release 1973
Genre Hampton Roads (Va. : Harbor)
ISBN

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Includes advertising matter.

Remembering Greater Hampton Roads

Remembering Greater Hampton Roads
Title Remembering Greater Hampton Roads PDF eBook
Author
Publisher Remembering
Pages 134
Release 2010-06
Genre History
ISBN 9781683368359

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Before the Jamestown colonists reached their final shore, they arrived at a place they named Cape Henry, and beyond that lay an inlet that would one day shelter the towns of Hampton Roads: Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach. With a selection of fine historic images from their best-selling book Historic Photos of Greater Hampton Roads, Emily J. and John S. Salmon provide a valuable and revealing historical retrospective on the growth and development of the region. The images collected in Remembering Greater Hampton Roads offer a remarkable glimpse into the history of these unique communities. Published in vivid black-and-white, these images communicate the historic events and everyday life of two centuries of Americans and two centuries of a fascinating corner of America. Remembering Greater Hampton Roads is sure to captivate anyone curious about the region's past, from the student of history to the local history buff.

This Is My South

This Is My South
Title This Is My South PDF eBook
Author Caroline Eubanks
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Pages 369
Release 2018-10-01
Genre Travel
ISBN 1493034316

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You may think you know the South for its food, its people, its past, and its stories, but if there’s one thing that’s certain, it’s that the region tells far more than one tale. It is ever-evolving, open to interpretation, steeped in history and tradition, yet defined differently based on who you ask. This Is My South inspires the reader to explore the Southern States––Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia––like never before. No other guide pulls together these states into one book in quite this way with a fresh perspective on can’t-miss landmarks, off the beaten path gems, tours for every interest, unique places to sleep, and classic restaurants. So come see for yourself and create your own experiences along the way!

The Ports of Greater Hampton Roads Annual

The Ports of Greater Hampton Roads Annual
Title The Ports of Greater Hampton Roads Annual PDF eBook
Author
Publisher
Pages 250
Release 1998
Genre Hampton Roads (Va. : Harbor)
ISBN

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Our One Common Country

Our One Common Country
Title Our One Common Country PDF eBook
Author James Conroy
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Pages 437
Release 2013-12-23
Genre History
ISBN 1493004115

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Our One Common Country explores the most critical meeting of the Civil War. Given short shrift or overlooked by many historians, the Hampton Roads Conference of 1865 was a crucial turning point in the War between the States. In this well written and highly documented book, James B. Conroy describes in fascinating detail what happened when leaders from both sides came together to try to end the hostilities. The meeting was meant to end the fighting on peaceful terms. It failed, however, and the war dragged on for two more bloody, destructive months. Through meticulous research of both primary and secondary sources, Conroy tells the story of the doomed peace negotiations through the characters who lived it. With a fresh and immediate perspective, Our One Common Country offers a thrilling and eye-opening look into the inability of our nation’s leaders to find a peaceful solution. The failure of the Hamptons Roads Conference shaped the course of American history and the future of America’s wars to come.