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9. Dauphin East, How Sweet it is
written by Jeffrey L. Adams; in Harrisburg, Postcard History (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing), 113-116
Harrisburg lies on a broad swath of the great Susquehanna River, punctuated with its distinctive bridges. Founder John Harris ventured beyond the frontier and established a ferry in 1733 that ushered the pioneer migrants as they trickled west. Many stayed on to establish a city that became the legislative seat of...
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written by Jeffrey L. Adams; in Harrisburg, Postcard History (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing), 113-116
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Harrisburg lies on a broad swath of the great Susquehanna River, punctuated with its distinctive bridges. Founder John Harris ventured beyond the frontier and established a ferry in 1733 that ushered the pioneer migrants as they trickled west. Many stayed on to establish a city that became the legislative seat of America’s most industrious state. The unusual vintage postcards in Harrisburg illustrate the history of a city that played an importa...
Harrisburg lies on a broad swath of the great Susquehanna River, punctuated with its distinctive bridges. Founder John Harris ventured beyond the frontier and established a ferry in 1733 that ushered the pioneer migrants as they trickled west. Many stayed on to establish a city that became the legislative seat of America’s most industrious state. The unusual vintage postcards in Harrisburg illustrate the history of a city that played an important role in the Civil War and politics of a growing nation. From canals to superhighways, Harrisburg was always one step ahead of others. Birthplace of the steel mill and transportation giant of the North, this city is a story of triumph, tragedy, and rebirth.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Jeffrey L. Adams
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Postcard History
Topic / Theme
Streetcars, Amusement parks, Food industry, Caves
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 by Jeffrey Adams
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