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(More customer reviews)This book, which is part of Turner Publishing's "Historic Photos of..." series, is a beautiful, coffee table-sized (10"x10") pictorial account of Rochester, New York. The photographs date back to the time of the Civil War and trace the growth of the city through immigration expansions, challenges of the early 1900s, pre- and post- World War 1, and finally, more recent developments through the 1970s. Each of the six chapters begins with a one-page text overview of that era, but the main body of the book is pictures, pictures, and more pictures! Almost 200 photographs are included, each one featured on its own page and accompanied by a concise yet detailed description further illuminating that time period. Virtually every area of city life is covered, from frequent floods, transportation, and commerce to architecture, landscape, and recreation. A wonderful gift for transplants to Rochester like myself and area natives alike; highly recommended!
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By the late nineteenth century, the city of Rochester was a vibrant cultural center of the North. Through changing fortunes, Rochester has continued to grow and prosper by overcoming adversity and maintaining the strong, independent culture of its citizens.Historic Photos of Rochester captures this journey through still photography selected from the finest archives. From the Erie Canal to Holly Water Works, Historic Photos of Rochester follows life, government, education, and events throughout the city's history. This volume captures unique and rare scenes through the lens of hundreds of historic photographs. Published in striking black and white, these images communicate historic events and everyday life of two centuries of people building a unique and prosperous city.
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