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General, Franconia Gateway
in General (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2002), 160 page(s),
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Of the several entrances to the White Mountains, none is more majestic than the Franconia Gateway. The gateway begins in the valley of the Pemigewasset River and reaches through broad meadows, between jagged mountains, alongside quiet pools and cascades of sparkling water, into the wilderness of Franconia Notch an...
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in General (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2002), 160 page(s),
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Of the several entrances to the White Mountains, none is more majestic than the Franconia Gateway. The gateway begins in the valley of the Pemigewasset River and reaches through broad meadows, between jagged mountains, alongside quiet pools and cascades of sparkling water, into the wilderness of Franconia Notch and beyond. Altogether, this region contains more historical secrets and hidden treasures than any other part of the White Mountains. Th...
Of the several entrances to the White Mountains, none is more majestic than the Franconia Gateway. The gateway begins in the valley of the Pemigewasset River and reaches through broad meadows, between jagged mountains, alongside quiet pools and cascades of sparkling water, into the wilderness of Franconia Notch and beyond. Altogether, this region contains more historical secrets and hidden treasures than any other part of the White Mountains. The Franconia Gateway opens the way from a new perspective. With nearly one hundred fifty breathtaking views and fascinating stories, this history and guide leads from lore of the Native Americans, explorers, and early entrepreneurs to the logging boom years and the subsequent preservation era on to the days of the artists and poets and, ultimately, the tourists. The journey progresses through the communities of Plymouth, Campton, Thornton, Waterville Valley, Woodstock, and Franconia, and includes all the wonder and mystery of sites such as the Lost River, the Flume, and the Old Man of the Mountain.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
General
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2002 by Bruce D. Heald, Ph.D.
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General, Glass in Northwest Ohio
in General (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2007), 128 page(s),
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The discovery of natural gas around Findlay in 1886 started an industrial rush in northwest Ohio. Within five years, over 100 glass companies had moved into the region for free gas and railroad connections to the western markets. Unfortunately the gas ran out in just a few years, and many glass companies moved on,...
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in General (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2007), 128 page(s),
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The discovery of natural gas around Findlay in 1886 started an industrial rush in northwest Ohio. Within five years, over 100 glass companies had moved into the region for free gas and railroad connections to the western markets. Unfortunately the gas ran out in just a few years, and many glass companies moved on, but those that stayed changed the nature of the glass industry forever. A brilliant inventor, Michael Owens of Libbey Glass automated...
The discovery of natural gas around Findlay in 1886 started an industrial rush in northwest Ohio. Within five years, over 100 glass companies had moved into the region for free gas and railroad connections to the western markets. Unfortunately the gas ran out in just a few years, and many glass companies moved on, but those that stayed changed the nature of the glass industry forever. A brilliant inventor, Michael Owens of Libbey Glass automated the glass-making process after 3,000 years of no change. His automated bottle-making machine changed American life with the introduction of the milk bottle, beer bottle, glass jar, baby bottle, and soda bottle. It also eliminated child labor in the glass factories. Owens also automated the production of fl at glass by 1920. By 1930, over 85 percent of the world’s glass was being produced on the machines of Michael Owens, bestowing the title of “Glass Capital of the World” upon northwest Ohio.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
General
Topic / Theme
Industry
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2007 by Quentin R. Skrabec Jr., Ph.D.
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General, It Didn't Play in Peoria: Missed Chances of a Middle American Town
in General (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2009), 160 page(s),
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“Will it play in Peoria?” was an old Vaudeville phrase meaning, “Will it appeal to the average person?” The Illinois city has gained fame through the years, but more often as the butt of jokes or as an example of the typical Middle American town than through any recognition of its many accomplishments. But...
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in General (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2009), 160 page(s),
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“Will it play in Peoria?” was an old Vaudeville phrase meaning, “Will it appeal to the average person?” The Illinois city has gained fame through the years, but more often as the butt of jokes or as an example of the typical Middle American town than through any recognition of its many accomplishments. But it had greatness in its grasp, and more than once. Peoria boasts a string of close brushes with prosperity, any one of which could hav...
“Will it play in Peoria?” was an old Vaudeville phrase meaning, “Will it appeal to the average person?” The Illinois city has gained fame through the years, but more often as the butt of jokes or as an example of the typical Middle American town than through any recognition of its many accomplishments. But it had greatness in its grasp, and more than once. Peoria boasts a string of close brushes with prosperity, any one of which could have made it a Chicago or a St. Louis. Charles Lindbergh, for example, first approached Peoria for backing for his historic flight, but the town’s moneymen refused him and his Spirit of Peoria, perhaps losing a chance at the airline industry as well.
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American History
Content Type
Book
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
General
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 by Greg Wahl and Charles Bobbitt
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Chapter V: Cities, Hotels & Restaurants
written by Arthur Frommer, 1929-; in The G.I.'s Guide to Travelling in Europe (Gebr. Schubert, Buch und Kunstdruck (Publisher), 1955), 36-46
Military Personnel
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written by Arthur Frommer, 1929-; in The G.I.'s Guide to Travelling in Europe (Gebr. Schubert, Buch und Kunstdruck (Publisher), 1955), 36-46
Description
Military Personnel
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Monograph
Author / Creator
Arthur Frommer, 1929-
Date Published / Released
1955
Publisher
Gebr. Schubert, Buch und Kunstdruck (Publisher)
Topic / Theme
Restaurants, Hotels and inns, Travel, Cities
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Glass Testing
produced by Ford Motor Company (Detroit, MI: Ford Motor Company, 1946), 14 mins
This documentary, produced by the Ford Motor Company, features glass testing.
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produced by Ford Motor Company (Detroit, MI: Ford Motor Company, 1946), 14 mins
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This documentary, produced by the Ford Motor Company, features glass testing.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ford Motor Company
Date Published / Released
1946
Publisher
Ford Motor Company
Topic / Theme
Cars, Automobile manufacturing, Post-war Era (1945–1960)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1946 by Ford Motor Company
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Description
Women (Adults)
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Monograph
Date Published / Released
1959
Publisher
Popular Library
Topic / Theme
Insurance industry
Copyright Message
Copyright owner is unknown. Alexander Street Press is eager to hear from any rights owners who are not properly identified so that appropriate information may be provided in the future. Any information concerning rights to this work can be sent to the editor at the address below.
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What Insurance Should You Carry?
in The Hamilton Homemaker's Manual (Two Rivers, WI: Hamilton Manufacturing Company, Two Rivers, WI, 1950), 19-21
Women (Adults)
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in The Hamilton Homemaker's Manual (Two Rivers, WI: Hamilton Manufacturing Company, Two Rivers, WI, 1950), 19-21
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Women (Adults)
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Monograph
Date Published / Released
1950
Publisher
Hamilton Manufacturing Company, Two Rivers, WI
Topic / Theme
Home management, Insurance industry, Property
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17: THE HOW AND WHAT OF CAR INSURANCE
written by Charlotte Montgomery, fl. 1960; in Handbook for the Woman Driver (New York, NY: Vanguard Press, 1960), 204-216
Women (Adults)
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written by Charlotte Montgomery, fl. 1960; in Handbook for the Woman Driver (New York, NY: Vanguard Press, 1960), 204-216
Description
Women (Adults)
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Monograph
Author / Creator
Charlotte Montgomery, fl. 1960
Date Published / Released
1960
Publisher
Vanguard Press
Topic / Theme
Cars, Automobile insurance industry, Traffic accidents
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Handbook on Storing Direct Distribution Food
written by United States. Department of Agriculture. Food and Nutrition Service, in Records of the Food and Consumer Service (RG462). Food and Nutrition Service Child Nutrition Division (RG462.2). Records Relating to the School Lunch Program, 1940-1973, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 1, Folder 2, Recipe) (January 1949) , 48 page(s)
Handbook from the USDA Production and Marketing Administration, Food Distribution Programs Branch for schools and other agencies receiving food through the Direct Distribution program.
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written by United States. Department of Agriculture. Food and Nutrition Service, in Records of the Food and Consumer Service (RG462). Food and Nutrition Service Child Nutrition Division (RG462.2). Records Relating to the School Lunch Program, 1940-1973, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 1, Folder 2, Recipe) (January 1949) , 48 page(s)
Description
Handbook from the USDA Production and Marketing Administration, Food Distribution Programs Branch for schools and other agencies receiving food through the Direct Distribution program.
Date Written / Recorded
January 1949, 1949
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
United States. Department of Agriculture. Food and Nutrition Service
Topic / Theme
Government programs, Food storage, Commodities, Warehouses, Post-war Era (1945–1960)
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Handbooks for American Employees, vol. 1
(Arabian-American Oil Company, 1950), 125 page(s)
Employees
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(Arabian-American Oil Company, 1950), 125 page(s)
Description
Employees
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Monograph
Date Published / Released
1950
Publisher
Arabian-American Oil Company
Topic / Theme
Industrial occupations, Regulations, Oil mines and mining, Arab people
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