| St. Joseph and Benton Harbor Contributor(s): Thomopoulos, Elaine Cotsirilos (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738531901 ISBN-13: 9780738531908 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2003 Annotation: Two distinct communities which share equally vibrant histories, the twin cities of St. Joseph and Benton Harbor possess a rich heritage rooted in agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, and tourism. Through more than 200 photographs, this book documents the cities' development from the time when pioneers first struggled to create a community in the wilderness. It pays tribute to the men and women who labored to establish farms and industries, and celebrates the delightful beaches and amusement parks-such as the House of David and Silver Beach-that have brought joy to generations of residents and visitors alike. |
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| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Midwest(ia,il,in,ks,mi,mn,mo,nd,ne,oh,sd,wi - Travel | United States - Midwest - East North Central (il, In, Mi, Oh, Wi) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Historical |
| Dewey: 977.411 |
| LCCN: 2003112064 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.36" H x 6.36" W x 9.4" (0.65 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Great Lakes - Cultural Region - Midwest - Geographic Orientation - Michigan |
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| Publisher Description: Through more than 200 photographs, this book documents St. Joseph's and Benton Harbor's development from the time when pioneers first struggled to create a community in the wilderness. Two distinct communities which share equally vibra |
Contributor Bio(s): Thomopoulos, Elaine Cotsirilos: - Author Elaine Cotsirilos Thomopoulos is an alumnus of Northwestern University, the University of Illinois-Urbana, and the Illinois Institute of Technology, where she received her Ph.D. in Psychology. She has served as the president of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Benton Harbor, and co-project director of the Berrien County Historical Association's Greeks of Berrien County project. She previously authored Greek American Pioneer Women of Illinois, also published by Arcadia. |
