Shreveport in Vintage Postcards
Title | Shreveport in Vintage Postcards PDF eBook |
Author | Eric J. Brock |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Pages | 132 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780738517469 |
Between the end of the 19th century and the present day, roughly 2,000 postcards were produced depicting scenes and landmarks in the city of Shreveport and the surrounding area. Most of these were made and distributed during the golden age of postcards, from approximately 1905 through the 1920s. In all, more than half of Shreveport's 170-year history is represented on postcards. Ranging from advertising and promotional cards to scenic views and fold-out souvenirs, the cards showcased the community's growth and development.
Legendary Locals of Shreveport
Title | Legendary Locals of Shreveport PDF eBook |
Author | Gary D. Joiner |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Pages | 232 |
Release | 2016-02-08 |
Genre | Photography |
ISBN | 1439655790 |
Legendary Locals of Shreveport chronicles fascinating people who have made a difference in the Shreveport-Bossier City area. Some are good, some are bad, and more than a few are wicked. There are movie starlets, entertainers, decorated war veterans, gangsters, preachers, madams, politicians, giants of industry, and humble folk who rose to greatness or infamy. Shreveport began as a rough and tumble frontier town that came late to being "civilized." A Baptist preacher shot one of Quantrill's Raiders when he rode his horse into church during a Sunday service. The most famous madam in the region was also a suffragette. The first successful bankers in Shreveport were immigrants from Prussia who developed a business model that extends into the modern era. Shreveport lost one quarter of its population in less than a month due to a yellow fever epidemic. And that is just the beginning.
Insiders' Guide® to Shreveport
Title | Insiders' Guide® to Shreveport PDF eBook |
Author | David Otto |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Pages | 221 |
Release | 2010-08-17 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 076276340X |
Your Travel Destination. Your Home. Your Home-To-Be. Shreveport A place of hidden treasures and Southern charm. Casinos, culture, fine dining, and outdoor fun. • A personal, practical perspective for travelers and residents alike • Comprehensive listings of attractions, restaurants, and accommodations • How to live & thrive in the area—from recreation to relocation • Countless details on shopping, arts & entertainment, and children's activities
Shreveport
Title | Shreveport PDF eBook |
Author | Eric J. Brock |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Pages | 134 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780738524795 |
A collection of over 100 images which providina a view of life and commerce in Shreveport, Louisiana from settlement of the area in the 19th century through its present-day role.
Memphis in Vintage Postcards
Title | Memphis in Vintage Postcards PDF eBook |
Author | Scott Faragher |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Pages | 132 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780738505602 |
Postcards are an important element of understanding our past, for they provide future generations a rare glimpse into a world that many times has disappeared under the aegis of expansion and progress. This book, containing over 175 vintage postcards, allows readers to see one of the South's most historic cities as it looked in the earlier part of the twentieth century--a time when the city was experiencing unparalleled growth. Memphis contains scenes of early river commerce, images of many historic hotels, such as the Peabody Hotel and Hotel Claridge, postcards of significant commercial buildings, as well as examples of the rapid development of downtown, showcasing Beale Street, Madison Avenue, and Main Street.
New Orleans in Vintage Postcards
Title | New Orleans in Vintage Postcards PDF eBook |
Author | Scott Faragher |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Pages | 132 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780738502069 |
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 Orleans showcases more than two hundred of the best vintage postcards available.
Westport and Weston
Title | Westport and Weston PDF eBook |
Author | William L. Scheffler |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Pages | 132 |
Release | 1998-10 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780738590424 |
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. Westport, Connecticut, a tourist mecca with an artistic reputation, has been captured on numerous postcards featuring scenes of the New England town's shore, its restaurants and inns, and its stately homes and gardens. The neighboring town of Weston, where the beauty of the surroundings is paramount, featured captivating nature scenes. 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 Westport and Weston, Connecticut, showcases more than two hundred of the bestvintage postcards dating from the late 1800s to the 1950s.