Author: Vicki Berger Erwin for the Kirkwood Public Library
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467110043
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
In St. Louis in the 1850s, citizens were tiring of the crowded and unhealthy conditions of urban living, but there were few convenient alternatives for those who worked in the city. When the Pacific Railroad decided to build a line through an outlying area then known as Collins Station, Hiram Leffingwell and Richard Elliott seized an opportunity and bought the surrounding land. Using Leffingwell's experience in planning additions to the city, he and Elliott developed the first planned suburban community west of the Mississippi River. The area was named Kirkwood after the chief engineer for the Pacific Railroad, James Kirkwood, who chose the railroad's route. Kirkwood officially incorporated in 1865. Today, it is still referred to as the "Queen of the Suburbs" for its housing stock, convenient transportation, shopping, and excellent schools.
Kirkwood
Author: Vicki Berger Erwin for the Kirkwood Public Library
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467110043
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
In St. Louis in the 1850s, citizens were tiring of the crowded and unhealthy conditions of urban living, but there were few convenient alternatives for those who worked in the city. When the Pacific Railroad decided to build a line through an outlying area then known as Collins Station, Hiram Leffingwell and Richard Elliott seized an opportunity and bought the surrounding land. Using Leffingwell's experience in planning additions to the city, he and Elliott developed the first planned suburban community west of the Mississippi River. The area was named Kirkwood after the chief engineer for the Pacific Railroad, James Kirkwood, who chose the railroad's route. Kirkwood officially incorporated in 1865. Today, it is still referred to as the "Queen of the Suburbs" for its housing stock, convenient transportation, shopping, and excellent schools.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467110043
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
In St. Louis in the 1850s, citizens were tiring of the crowded and unhealthy conditions of urban living, but there were few convenient alternatives for those who worked in the city. When the Pacific Railroad decided to build a line through an outlying area then known as Collins Station, Hiram Leffingwell and Richard Elliott seized an opportunity and bought the surrounding land. Using Leffingwell's experience in planning additions to the city, he and Elliott developed the first planned suburban community west of the Mississippi River. The area was named Kirkwood after the chief engineer for the Pacific Railroad, James Kirkwood, who chose the railroad's route. Kirkwood officially incorporated in 1865. Today, it is still referred to as the "Queen of the Suburbs" for its housing stock, convenient transportation, shopping, and excellent schools.
California Historical Landmarks
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : California
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : California
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Historic Southern Monuments
Author:
Publisher: New York : [s.n.]
ISBN:
Category : Monuments
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
Publisher: New York : [s.n.]
ISBN:
Category : Monuments
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
Eldorado National Forest (N.F.), Kirkwood Winter Sports Complex
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 598
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 598
Book Description
An Inventory of the Ancient and Historical Monuments with the Report of the Commission
Author: Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Monuments
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Monuments
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Directory of Historical Organizations in the United States and Canada
Author: American Association for State and Local History
Publisher: Rowman Altamira
ISBN: 9780759100022
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1366
Book Description
This multi-functional reference is a useful tool to find information about history-related organizations and programs and to contact those working in history across the country.
Publisher: Rowman Altamira
ISBN: 9780759100022
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1366
Book Description
This multi-functional reference is a useful tool to find information about history-related organizations and programs and to contact those working in history across the country.
Missouri Historical Review
Author: Francis Asbury Sampson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Missouri
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Missouri
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Amador County
Author: John Poultney
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738547015
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Located in the heart of California's gold country, rural Amador County has retained much of its gold rush?era atmosphere, even as modern times have influenced the populace and the landscape. In the early days, life was quite rugged here, and lumberjacks, hard-rock miners, and railroad men were a common sight. Today much of the community's stunning natural setting remains nearly as sylvan and pristine as it was when the county was incorporated in 1854. Proud of an extensive and colorful history that includes mining, lumber, mountaineering, Native Americans, wine making, agriculture, and railroads, Amador County residents truly enjoy this slowly evolving place they call home.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738547015
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Located in the heart of California's gold country, rural Amador County has retained much of its gold rush?era atmosphere, even as modern times have influenced the populace and the landscape. In the early days, life was quite rugged here, and lumberjacks, hard-rock miners, and railroad men were a common sight. Today much of the community's stunning natural setting remains nearly as sylvan and pristine as it was when the county was incorporated in 1854. Proud of an extensive and colorful history that includes mining, lumber, mountaineering, Native Americans, wine making, agriculture, and railroads, Amador County residents truly enjoy this slowly evolving place they call home.
Landmark Yellow Pages
Author: National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
In addition to discussing a wide variety of subjects from architectural styles to tax incentives, all National Trust member organizations, including groups in the Main Street network, are listed--providing some 5,000 nationwide contacts ranging from state and local preservation organizations, historical societies and museums to government agencies, professionals and corporations. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
In addition to discussing a wide variety of subjects from architectural styles to tax incentives, all National Trust member organizations, including groups in the Main Street network, are listed--providing some 5,000 nationwide contacts ranging from state and local preservation organizations, historical societies and museums to government agencies, professionals and corporations. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Forest Park
Author: Carolyn Mueller
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781681062211
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781681062211
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description