Author: Craig Hutchison
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738523071
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Located on the banks of the Rouge River just ten miles from Detroit, the city of Dearborn began as a humble pioneer settlement in the 1780s. Over the course of two centuries, it has developed into a close-knit community, a college town, a major tourism center, and a world-famous industrial city. Through an impressive collection of photographs drawn from the Dearborn Historical Museum, Images of America: Dearborn, Michigan documents the influential people, places, and events that have shaped Dearborn's rich history. This book traces Dearborn's spirit of innovation through engaging glimpses of the 19th century U.S. Arsenal, the historic River Rouge Plant, Mayor Hubbard's lasting influence, and the legacy of Henry Ford. From the European settlers who first settled on the banks of the Rouge, to the streets, buildings, and schools that were named for them, Dearborn is revealed as a vibrant urban community with a strong sense of civic pride.
Dearborn, Michigan
Author: Craig Hutchison
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738523071
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Located on the banks of the Rouge River just ten miles from Detroit, the city of Dearborn began as a humble pioneer settlement in the 1780s. Over the course of two centuries, it has developed into a close-knit community, a college town, a major tourism center, and a world-famous industrial city. Through an impressive collection of photographs drawn from the Dearborn Historical Museum, Images of America: Dearborn, Michigan documents the influential people, places, and events that have shaped Dearborn's rich history. This book traces Dearborn's spirit of innovation through engaging glimpses of the 19th century U.S. Arsenal, the historic River Rouge Plant, Mayor Hubbard's lasting influence, and the legacy of Henry Ford. From the European settlers who first settled on the banks of the Rouge, to the streets, buildings, and schools that were named for them, Dearborn is revealed as a vibrant urban community with a strong sense of civic pride.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738523071
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Located on the banks of the Rouge River just ten miles from Detroit, the city of Dearborn began as a humble pioneer settlement in the 1780s. Over the course of two centuries, it has developed into a close-knit community, a college town, a major tourism center, and a world-famous industrial city. Through an impressive collection of photographs drawn from the Dearborn Historical Museum, Images of America: Dearborn, Michigan documents the influential people, places, and events that have shaped Dearborn's rich history. This book traces Dearborn's spirit of innovation through engaging glimpses of the 19th century U.S. Arsenal, the historic River Rouge Plant, Mayor Hubbard's lasting influence, and the legacy of Henry Ford. From the European settlers who first settled on the banks of the Rouge, to the streets, buildings, and schools that were named for them, Dearborn is revealed as a vibrant urban community with a strong sense of civic pride.
Orvie
Author: David L. Good
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
The literature on political machines of American mayors is rich and varied. Essentially undiscovered, however, is "Orvie," the most flamboyant and original of them all-and, on his home turf, arguably the most powerful. David L. Good describes the public and private life of Orville L. Hubbard, a man whose remarkable political career overlapped the terms of seven presidents. Hubbard was mayor of Dearborn, Michigan, home of the Ford Motor Company, from 1942 to 1978, ranking him as the second-longest-tenured mayor in U.S. history. He became a model for successful suburban leaders, establishing a reputation for outstanding municipal services and low taxes-as well as for the most notorious racist rhetoric north of the Mason-Dixon line. During his reign, Hubbard was compared with nearly all the tyrants of the twentieth century and some before. At his peak of some 350 pounds, Orvie was a blimp-shaped dreadnaught who set up a government in exile in Canada because sheriff's deputies were waiting to arrest him back home; was pictured in the newspapers on his way to the Republican National Convention disguised in a clown mask; and ordered his fire chief to take an axe to the office door of Henry Ford II. Acquitted in a federal civil rights case, Hubbard showed his appreciation to the jury by taking them out to dinner. After the 1967 riots in Detroit, Orvie threatened to "shoot looters on sight." Hubbard took over a town-the town run by the American legend Henry Ford-without a traditional party organization, extensive patronage, or other trappings of a political machine. The "Hubbard machine" was essentially a one-man operation, consisting of Hubbard himself who prevailed on the sheer force of his personality. David L. Good, who reported on Hubbard for eighteen years, bases his book on personal observation, public and private records, and interviews with Hubbard and family members. Although the book reads like the stuff of novels, Orvie: The Dictator of Dearborn is a serious study of one of the most controversial figures in American municipal government.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
The literature on political machines of American mayors is rich and varied. Essentially undiscovered, however, is "Orvie," the most flamboyant and original of them all-and, on his home turf, arguably the most powerful. David L. Good describes the public and private life of Orville L. Hubbard, a man whose remarkable political career overlapped the terms of seven presidents. Hubbard was mayor of Dearborn, Michigan, home of the Ford Motor Company, from 1942 to 1978, ranking him as the second-longest-tenured mayor in U.S. history. He became a model for successful suburban leaders, establishing a reputation for outstanding municipal services and low taxes-as well as for the most notorious racist rhetoric north of the Mason-Dixon line. During his reign, Hubbard was compared with nearly all the tyrants of the twentieth century and some before. At his peak of some 350 pounds, Orvie was a blimp-shaped dreadnaught who set up a government in exile in Canada because sheriff's deputies were waiting to arrest him back home; was pictured in the newspapers on his way to the Republican National Convention disguised in a clown mask; and ordered his fire chief to take an axe to the office door of Henry Ford II. Acquitted in a federal civil rights case, Hubbard showed his appreciation to the jury by taking them out to dinner. After the 1967 riots in Detroit, Orvie threatened to "shoot looters on sight." Hubbard took over a town-the town run by the American legend Henry Ford-without a traditional party organization, extensive patronage, or other trappings of a political machine. The "Hubbard machine" was essentially a one-man operation, consisting of Hubbard himself who prevailed on the sheer force of his personality. David L. Good, who reported on Hubbard for eighteen years, bases his book on personal observation, public and private records, and interviews with Hubbard and family members. Although the book reads like the stuff of novels, Orvie: The Dictator of Dearborn is a serious study of one of the most controversial figures in American municipal government.
Dearborn Inn
Author: Jennifer Czerwick Ganem
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738582702
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Henry Ford innovated the American automobile and the assembly line, but few know that Ford also applied his ingenuity to creating his ideal of a modern hotel. That vision, combined with a touch of grandeur, became the Dearborn Inn. Designed by noted architect Albert Kahn, with meticulous oversight by Henry Ford and his son Edsel, the inn opened in 1931 in Dearborn, Michigan. The famous landmark, with the charming appointments of a New England inn, originally accommodated pilots and passengers from the Ford Airport as well as visitors to Dearborn. Designated as both a national and Michigan state historic site, the Georgian-style Dearborn Inn includes five historic cottages replicating homes of famous Americans. As renovations have brought updates to the facility, great care has been taken to preserve the original character and integrity Ford envisioned. Follow the exciting journey from vacant land to airport hotel to world-class inn that still offers today's visitors charming and hospitable lodgings as well as outstanding, memorable meals.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738582702
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Henry Ford innovated the American automobile and the assembly line, but few know that Ford also applied his ingenuity to creating his ideal of a modern hotel. That vision, combined with a touch of grandeur, became the Dearborn Inn. Designed by noted architect Albert Kahn, with meticulous oversight by Henry Ford and his son Edsel, the inn opened in 1931 in Dearborn, Michigan. The famous landmark, with the charming appointments of a New England inn, originally accommodated pilots and passengers from the Ford Airport as well as visitors to Dearborn. Designated as both a national and Michigan state historic site, the Georgian-style Dearborn Inn includes five historic cottages replicating homes of famous Americans. As renovations have brought updates to the facility, great care has been taken to preserve the original character and integrity Ford envisioned. Follow the exciting journey from vacant land to airport hotel to world-class inn that still offers today's visitors charming and hospitable lodgings as well as outstanding, memorable meals.
Charter of the City of Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan
Author: Dearborn (Mich.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dearborn (Mich.)
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dearborn (Mich.)
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
Dearborn Michigan Fire Department
Author: Joseph Provost
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781684091263
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
In this book three retired firefighters trace the history of the Dearborn Fire Department. From 1869 when fire threatened the Army's arsenal at Dearbornville, through consolidation, to modern times, the fire department has been an integral part of the city's life.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781684091263
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
In this book three retired firefighters trace the history of the Dearborn Fire Department. From 1869 when fire threatened the Army's arsenal at Dearbornville, through consolidation, to modern times, the fire department has been an integral part of the city's life.
A Diary of Service
Author: Dearborn (Mich.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dearborn (Mich.)
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dearborn (Mich.)
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
The History of Sacred Heart Parish
Author: Sacred Heart Parish (Dearborn, Mich.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dearborn (Mich.)
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dearborn (Mich.)
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Welcome to Dearborn
Gone Too Soon
Author: Lisa Lark
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781949478594
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
? 9" x 12" Hardbound? Color Dust Jacket? 88 Pages, with 24 Color PagesFrom its earliest days, Dearborn, Michigan has had a strong connection to the US military. It was named for a Revolutionary War hero and served as a military arsenal in the 19th century. The Dearborn area has long sent its sons and daughters off to war in service of our country, and has long been known for honoring the sacrifices of those who have given their lives in service to our country.To further honor and remember the 347 people Dearborn has lost in service, MT Publishing presents Gone Too Soon: Dearborn Remembers Its Fallen Heroes. This coffee-table style book will include a brief biographical entry for each of the 347 names, as well as remembrances and artwork created by family, friends, and community members.Proceeds from the sale of the book will be used to further honor Dearborn's fallen, either through the creation of new memorials, the creation of educational resources, or the repair of existing memorials and grave markers.Only a limited number of books will be printed, therefore it is necessary to take all orders in advance. The pre-publication price is $69.95* for the bonded leather edition and $34.95* for the deluxe standard. This hardbound book will be 9" x 12" with a full color dust jacket and will contain 88 pages with 24 color pages. You may have your copy personalized with a name stamping on the cover for a nominal charge. Don't hesitate, place your order now!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781949478594
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
? 9" x 12" Hardbound? Color Dust Jacket? 88 Pages, with 24 Color PagesFrom its earliest days, Dearborn, Michigan has had a strong connection to the US military. It was named for a Revolutionary War hero and served as a military arsenal in the 19th century. The Dearborn area has long sent its sons and daughters off to war in service of our country, and has long been known for honoring the sacrifices of those who have given their lives in service to our country.To further honor and remember the 347 people Dearborn has lost in service, MT Publishing presents Gone Too Soon: Dearborn Remembers Its Fallen Heroes. This coffee-table style book will include a brief biographical entry for each of the 347 names, as well as remembrances and artwork created by family, friends, and community members.Proceeds from the sale of the book will be used to further honor Dearborn's fallen, either through the creation of new memorials, the creation of educational resources, or the repair of existing memorials and grave markers.Only a limited number of books will be printed, therefore it is necessary to take all orders in advance. The pre-publication price is $69.95* for the bonded leather edition and $34.95* for the deluxe standard. This hardbound book will be 9" x 12" with a full color dust jacket and will contain 88 pages with 24 color pages. You may have your copy personalized with a name stamping on the cover for a nominal charge. Don't hesitate, place your order now!
City of Dearborn, Michigan
Author: Elmer William Bachmann
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description