| Historic Photos of Gainesville Contributor(s): Rajtar, Steve (Text by (Art, Photo Books)) |
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ISBN: 1684420091 ISBN-13: 9781684420094 Publisher: Turner OUR PRICE: $34.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - General |
| Dewey: 975 |
| Series: Historic Photos |
| Physical Information: 0.75" H x 8.5" W x 8.5" (1.66 lbs) 202 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Florida - Cultural Region - South Atlantic - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. - Locality - Gainesville, Florida - Cultural Region - South |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: What began as a distribution center for shipping agricultural products around 150 years ago became a community noted in the twentieth century for its leadership in research and education. Historic Photos of Gainesville focuses its lens on the unfolding development of this Alachua County town, encapsulating its cultural progress over the last two centuries with nearly 200 compelling black-and-white photos. This handsome book chronicles the 1906 founding of the University of Florida and includes rare photos of its rise from modest beginnings to one of the nation's largest universities and leading research facilities. Historic Photos of Gainesville draws from an extensive collection of rare images, revealing how a once quaint southern town became a modern-day city rich with history and educational opportunity. Archiving the growth of this vibrant community, Historic Photos of Gainesville is a must-have for area residents and historians alike. |