Author: Matt Parbs
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467144843
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Two things people frequently say about Clinton are that it was the lumber capital of the world and home to the most millionaires per capita. While those interesting nuggets are not exactly true, there are plenty of fascinating facts about the city. Learn why Clinton could easily be known as a holiday town if not overshadowed by the meetings and parties of America's lumber kings. See what life was like guiding an acre-long log raft down the Mississippi. Enter the century-long debate on the location of the Big Tree. And find out how Clinton fed the world. Matt Parbs, director of the Sawmill Museum, unearths Clinton's past from the weight of myth and details its hidden history.
Hidden History of Clinton, Iowa
Author: Matt Parbs
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467144843
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Two things people frequently say about Clinton are that it was the lumber capital of the world and home to the most millionaires per capita. While those interesting nuggets are not exactly true, there are plenty of fascinating facts about the city. Learn why Clinton could easily be known as a holiday town if not overshadowed by the meetings and parties of America's lumber kings. See what life was like guiding an acre-long log raft down the Mississippi. Enter the century-long debate on the location of the Big Tree. And find out how Clinton fed the world. Matt Parbs, director of the Sawmill Museum, unearths Clinton's past from the weight of myth and details its hidden history.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467144843
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Two things people frequently say about Clinton are that it was the lumber capital of the world and home to the most millionaires per capita. While those interesting nuggets are not exactly true, there are plenty of fascinating facts about the city. Learn why Clinton could easily be known as a holiday town if not overshadowed by the meetings and parties of America's lumber kings. See what life was like guiding an acre-long log raft down the Mississippi. Enter the century-long debate on the location of the Big Tree. And find out how Clinton fed the world. Matt Parbs, director of the Sawmill Museum, unearths Clinton's past from the weight of myth and details its hidden history.
The History of Clinton County, Iowa
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Clinton County (Iowa)
Languages : en
Pages : 806
Book Description
"Introduces the reader to fractions and decimals."--
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Clinton County (Iowa)
Languages : en
Pages : 806
Book Description
"Introduces the reader to fractions and decimals."--
Clinton, Iowa
Author: Clinton County Historical Society
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439613885
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Since settlers first touched upon its shores in 1835, the city of Clinton, Iowa has evolved from a humble trading post on the Mississippi River into a vibrant city of thriving commerce, majestic homes, and riverfront splendor. Once the largest lumber milling center in the world, Clinton has long possessed a rich cultural heritage and a pioneering spirit. This book documents and explores the history of this proud community through a unique collection of historical photographs.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439613885
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Since settlers first touched upon its shores in 1835, the city of Clinton, Iowa has evolved from a humble trading post on the Mississippi River into a vibrant city of thriving commerce, majestic homes, and riverfront splendor. Once the largest lumber milling center in the world, Clinton has long possessed a rich cultural heritage and a pioneering spirit. This book documents and explores the history of this proud community through a unique collection of historical photographs.
Industrial Survey of Clinton, Iowa
Author: Clinton (Iowa). Chamber of Commerce
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Industries
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Industries
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Industrial-economic Survey of Clinton, Iowa and the Surrounding Area
Author: Clinton Development Company, Clinton, Iowa
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Clinton (Iowa)
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Clinton (Iowa)
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
Industrial-economic Survey of Clinton, Iowa, and the Surrounding Area
Author: Clinton Development Company, Clinton, Ia
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Clinton (Iowa)
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Clinton (Iowa)
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Clinton, Iowa
Author:
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738523491
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Since settlers first touched upon its shores in 1835, the city of Clinton, Iowa has evolved from a humble trading post on the Mississippi River into a vibrant city of thriving commerce, majestic homes, and riverfront splendor. Once the largest lumber milling center in the world, Clinton has long possessed a rich cultural heritage and a pioneering spirit. This book documents and explores the history of this proud community through a unique collection of historical photographs.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738523491
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Since settlers first touched upon its shores in 1835, the city of Clinton, Iowa has evolved from a humble trading post on the Mississippi River into a vibrant city of thriving commerce, majestic homes, and riverfront splendor. Once the largest lumber milling center in the world, Clinton has long possessed a rich cultural heritage and a pioneering spirit. This book documents and explores the history of this proud community through a unique collection of historical photographs.
Clinton County
Author:
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738532240
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Before settlers first arrived in the 1800s, Clinton County rested full of promise along the western edge of the Mississippi River. In the years that have passed, it has become an area of great commercial, agricultural, and industrial accomplishments. From the initial settlement of Lyons, DeWitt, and Camanche, where axe and oxen were prevalent on the scene, to the modern communities that are now home to astronauts and artisans, this book illustrates the incredible growth that has occurred over nearly two centuries. Through over 200 historical photographs, the Clinton County Historical Society documents how Clinton County has become a national treasure of culture and character.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738532240
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Before settlers first arrived in the 1800s, Clinton County rested full of promise along the western edge of the Mississippi River. In the years that have passed, it has become an area of great commercial, agricultural, and industrial accomplishments. From the initial settlement of Lyons, DeWitt, and Camanche, where axe and oxen were prevalent on the scene, to the modern communities that are now home to astronauts and artisans, this book illustrates the incredible growth that has occurred over nearly two centuries. Through over 200 historical photographs, the Clinton County Historical Society documents how Clinton County has become a national treasure of culture and character.
History of Clinton County, Iowa
Author: Western Historical Co
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Clinton County (Iowa)
Languages : en
Pages : 918
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Clinton County (Iowa)
Languages : en
Pages : 918
Book Description
The History of Clinton County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns &c., Biographical Sketches of Citizens
Author: Western Historical Co
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781017609271
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781017609271
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description