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2. The Mill, the Creek, and the Crops
written by Stephanie Ross Matthews; in Los Gatos, Postcard History (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2009), 15-26
The charming town of Los Gatos is nestled at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains and is sometimes referred to as the “Gem City of the Foothills.” It has inspired hundreds of postcard images through the years, many reflecting the area’s abundance of natural beauty. As the town and surrounding area grew and p...
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written by Stephanie Ross Matthews; in Los Gatos, Postcard History (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2009), 15-26
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The charming town of Los Gatos is nestled at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains and is sometimes referred to as the “Gem City of the Foothills.” It has inspired hundreds of postcard images through the years, many reflecting the area’s abundance of natural beauty. As the town and surrounding area grew and prospered through agriculture, logging, and commerce, the local architecture and landmarks became popular subjects. Glimpses of everyday...
The charming town of Los Gatos is nestled at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains and is sometimes referred to as the “Gem City of the Foothills.” It has inspired hundreds of postcard images through the years, many reflecting the area’s abundance of natural beauty. As the town and surrounding area grew and prospered through agriculture, logging, and commerce, the local architecture and landmarks became popular subjects. Glimpses of everyday life—churches, schools, houses, and businesses—further enhanced the pictorial history the postcards represent.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Stephanie Ross Matthews
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Postcard History
Topic / Theme
Grist mills, Rivers, Crops
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 by Stephanie Ross Mathews and the Los Gatos Library and Museum History Project
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1. In the Country
written by Todd L. Shulman; in Napa County, Postcard History (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2009), 9-26
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written by Todd L. Shulman; in Napa County, Postcard History (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2009), 9-26
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Todd L. Shulman
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Postcard History
Topic / Theme
Business, Food industry, Restaurants, Bridges, Buildings, Modes of transportation, Community events, Persons, Geophysical features
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 by Todd L. Shulman
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3. The Making of a World-Class City
written by Mark Sundquist; in Seattle, Postcard History (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2009), 33-74
The Puget Sound region was inhabited by Native Americans for thousands of years before settlers arrived. After initially landing at Alki Beach in West Seattle, the Denny Party established a settlement on the eastern shores of Elliott Bay in 1852. For years, the cultural and commercial life centered around Yesler's...
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written by Mark Sundquist; in Seattle, Postcard History (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2009), 33-74
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The Puget Sound region was inhabited by Native Americans for thousands of years before settlers arrived. After initially landing at Alki Beach in West Seattle, the Denny Party established a settlement on the eastern shores of Elliott Bay in 1852. For years, the cultural and commercial life centered around Yesler's Wharf and Sawmill. The city grew rapidly following the 1870s after the discovery of coal in the Cascade foothills. The entire commerci...
The Puget Sound region was inhabited by Native Americans for thousands of years before settlers arrived. After initially landing at Alki Beach in West Seattle, the Denny Party established a settlement on the eastern shores of Elliott Bay in 1852. For years, the cultural and commercial life centered around Yesler's Wharf and Sawmill. The city grew rapidly following the 1870s after the discovery of coal in the Cascade foothills. The entire commercial district was incinerated in the Great Seattle Fire of 1889, but it was quickly rebuilt out of enduring brick and stone. The city stumbled economically following the Panic of 1893, but it recovered after the Klondike Gold Rush began in 1897. By the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle was the undisputed leader in the Pacific Northwest.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Mark Sundquist
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Postcard History
Topic / Theme
Food industry, Trees, Boats and ships, Fish (Animal), Gold rushes, Miners, Tourist attractions, Town life, Vacation spots, Gold, Buildings, Construction, Industry, Treaty Between U.S. and Puyallup and Nisqualli, Medicine Creek, WA, December 26, 1854, Candoshi-Shapra, Hudkal, I-Kiribati
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Copyright © 2010 by Mark Sundquist
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Shell Fish
produced by Ford Motor Company (Detroit, MI: Ford Motor Company, 1921), 1 min
This documentary, produced by the Ford Motor Company, features shellfish.
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produced by Ford Motor Company (Detroit, MI: Ford Motor Company, 1921), 1 min
Description
This documentary, produced by the Ford Motor Company, features shellfish.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ford Motor Company
Date Published / Released
1921
Publisher
Ford Motor Company
Topic / Theme
Marine life, Fisheries, World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1921 by Ford Motor Company
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To A Queen's Taste, Part 1
produced by Ford Motor Company (Detroit, MI: Ford Motor Company, 1920), 1 min
This documentary, produced by the Ford Motor Company, features the making of chocolate.
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produced by Ford Motor Company (Detroit, MI: Ford Motor Company, 1920), 1 min
Description
This documentary, produced by the Ford Motor Company, features the making of chocolate.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ford Motor Company
Date Published / Released
1920
Publisher
Ford Motor Company
Topic / Theme
Food preparation, Chocolate and cocoa, Food industry, World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1920 by Ford Motor Company
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