West Chester, Pennsylvania
Title | West Chester, Pennsylvania PDF eBook |
Author | West Chester, Pa. Board of trade |
Publisher | |
Pages | 148 |
Release | 1888 |
Genre | West Chester (Pa.) |
ISBN |
West Chester
Title | West Chester PDF eBook |
Author | Martha Carson-Gentry |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Pages | 132 |
Release | 1997-08 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780738537443 |
Established in 1799 in one of the three original counties in Pennsylvania, the borough of West Chester is steeped in history. West Chester serves as the county seat and is the home of West Chester University of Pennsylvania, once known as West Chester State Normal School. Two hundred years of memories vital to Pennsylvania's renowned history will be celebrated in the year 1999, West Chester's bicentennial. Much of this history is brought to life in West Chester. A collection of over two hundred images which were generously lent by West Chester residents make up this journey back into the borough's past, covering the years from the dawn of photography up to 1920. Many of the images within have never before appeared in print, and they vary from authentic photograph postcards of the community to the photographs taken between 1875 and 1910 by Gilbert Cope, the co-author of The History of Chester County (1881). Also among the illustrations are old broadsides, one of which is the oldest existing Chester County broadside. The first newspaper printed in Chester County, dating back to 1794, and a sketch of one of West Chester's oldest homes round out this fascinating visual history.
Sundiata
Title | Sundiata PDF eBook |
Author | Djibril Tamsir Niane |
Publisher | |
Pages | 120 |
Release | 1965 |
Genre | Legends |
ISBN |
The son of Sogolon, the hunchback princess, and Maghan, known as "the handsome", Sundiata grew up to fulfill the prophesies of the soothsayers that he would unite the twelve kingdoms of Mali into one of the most powerful empires ever known in Africa, which at its peak stretched right across the savanna belt from the shores of the Atlantic to the dusty walls of Timbuktu. Retold by generations of griots, the guardians of African culture, this oral tradition has been handed down from the thirteenth century and captures all the mystery and majesty of medieval African kingship. It is an epic tale, part history and part legend.
Annual Catalogue of the West Chester State Normal School for the First District, West Chester, Chester County, Pa
Title | Annual Catalogue of the West Chester State Normal School for the First District, West Chester, Chester County, Pa PDF eBook |
Author | West Chester State Teachers College |
Publisher | |
Pages | 370 |
Release | 1910 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
West Chester
Title | West Chester PDF eBook |
Author | Bruce E. Mowday and Melissa A. Mowday |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Pages | 1 |
Release | 2016 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 146712382X |
West Chester is a thriving modern American town that honors its historic past and has become a sought-after location to live. First known as Turks Head, the town was a frequent stop for travelers before the American Revolution. Later, Abraham Lincoln's first campaign biography was printed in the town. West Chester is the seat of government for Chester County, one of the most affluent and best governed counties in the nation. West Chester and the county have been named repeatedly by a myriad of national publications as one of the top places to live, work, and raise a family in the United States. The community offers many exciting events during the year, including a professional bicycle race, parades, and art and restaurant festivals. West Chester's famous residents include composer Samuel Barber and artist Horace Pippin.
A History of the County of Westchester, from Its First Settlement to the Present Time
Title | A History of the County of Westchester, from Its First Settlement to the Present Time PDF eBook |
Author | Robert Bolton |
Publisher | |
Pages | 640 |
Release | 1848 |
Genre | Westchester County (N.Y.) |
ISBN |
1799-1899
Title | 1799-1899 PDF eBook |
Author | West Chester (Pa ) |
Publisher | Legare Street Press |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2023-07-18 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781020220456 |
This program provides a fascinating glimpse into the centennial celebration of the Borough of West Chester, PA in 1899. Featuring a detailed schedule of events, as well as information on local businesses and organizations, this program captures the spirit of small-town America at the turn of the 20th century. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of West Chester, PA or the social history of the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.