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The historic Central Railroad of New Jersey (CRRNJ) Terminal operated for nearly 80 years from 1869 until 1967. It served as the main passenger terminal for the CRRNJ and its tenant Class I railroads...

In nearly a century and a half of continuous use, Boston's Charles Street Jail was a bustling crossroads where the famous and infamous rubbed elbows. Everyone from Whitey Bulger to a captured German...

Although fairly new on the American scene of cities, Chesapeake possesses a long history dating back to the early 1600s, when the first intrepid settlers began establishing farms on the fertile soils...

The history of Chicago Heights mirrors the growth and struggles of the entire nation. From determined settlers to visionary industrialists, from the power of rail to the vast intercontinental highway...

Since 1850, Chicago has felt the benefits of a vital Italian presence. These immigrants formed much of the unskilled workforce employed to build up this and many other major U.S. cities. From often...

In what has emerged as one of the most desirable places to live at the turn of this new century, the journey of Chico since its inception is one of growth as well as remembrance. A rich cultural...

First Asian cookbook published in America, in 1914.Author: Onoto WatannaPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Publication Date: Mar 07, 2006Number of Pages: 128 pagesBinding: Paperback or...

Over 60 images relating to Christmas in a full-color paperback. Part of Applewood's Pictorial America series, the book features images drawn from historical sources and include prints, paintings,...

Cincinnati's Mt. Lookout NeighborhoodAuthor: Jason FitzhughPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Publication Date: Oct 07, 2024Number of Pages: NA pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding: PaperbackISBN-10:...

Once known as a great commercial port and pork-packing center, Cincinnati developed a diverse industrial economy in a bid to remain the West's Queen City. It is a community familiar with change as...

Now a bustling city of more than 50,000 residents, Cleveland Heights, situated just six miles from Cleveland's Public Square, boasts a history that begins well before its own incorporation. The...

Positioned west of the Cuyahoga River and occupying 96 acres is Riverside Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio. Established in 1876, Riverside Cemetery was the long-term solution to the ever-growing suburbs...

Seattle's first cookbook, published in 1896.Author: Jacqueline WilliamsPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Publication Date: Mar 21, 2006Number of Pages: 300 pagesBinding: Paperback or SoftbackISBN-10:...

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum's new exhibition program, Close Up, features a single work from their collection. The inaugural installation of the series focuses on an altarpiece of The...

Coffee - 9781458501080Author: Robert Hewitt JrPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Publication Date: Jun 15, 2011Number of Pages: 106 pagesBinding: Paperback or SoftbackISBN-10: 1458501086ISBN-13:...

In 1778, George Rogers Clark, at the age of twenty five, led a secret campaign into the Ohio Valley, which reduced the British posts between the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. This campaign had far...

Colorado has a long, rich ice hockey history. The earliest references date back to January 28, 1893, from an article in the Rocky Mountain Sun. There have been many colorful teams, like the Colorado...

Lying in the shadows of Mt. Hood and the Cascade peaks, Columbia River Gorge is as rich in history as the bounty its fertile soils provide. From the numerous native tribes, Lewis & Clark, and famed...

In 1790, when the seat of South Carolina's government was moved from the lowcountry port of Charleston to the "backwoods" of the state's midlands, the city of Columbia, on the banks of the Congaree...

From the enigmatic Moundbuilders who left their mark in the heart of the Buckeye State to the National Road and Ohio Canal that drew an influx of settlers to the burgeoning capital, Columbus...

Hopper's 1914 baseball classic tells the riches to rags to riches story of Tom Hussey, a pitcher for the New York Giants. Hopper's lively narrative takes us back to the days when major league ball...

This book vividly traces the captivating evolution of Concord, California, from its humble beginnings to its vibrant present. Delve into the city's rich history through a blend of archival and...

Concord Days - 9781458501608Author: Amos AlcottPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Publication Date: Jul 07, 2011Number of Pages: 292 pagesBinding: Paperback or SoftbackISBN-10: 1458501604ISBN-13:...

American philosopher, essayist, and Transcendentalist Amos Bronson Alcott's diary entries from April through September 1869 were originally published as "Concord Days" in 1872. Written at Orchard...

Only five copies of this receipt book are known to have survived. During the Civil War, Southerners were forced to find substitutes for the food, clothing, and other everyday household items they...

Constructive GeometryAuthor: E. HedrickPublisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Publication Date: Aug 31, 2011Number of Pages: 86 pagesBinding: Paperback or SoftbackISBN-10: 1458501116ISBN-13: 9781458501110

A Study on the Evolution of the Human Mind Cosmic Consciousness is considered to be one of the classic books on the mystical experience. Its author outlines the development of various faculties in...

The early west-central Indiana town of Crawfordsville saw the passage of several Native American tribes, as well as French traders and missionaries, traveling along Sugar Creek. Flourishing as the...

Compelling firsthand accounts and primary source U.S. history documents underpin History Compass' popular Perspectives on History series. This volume introduces criminal justice in the American...

The Cripple Creek District, on the back of Pikes Peak in central Colorado, first found fame through Bob Womack, the cowboy who publicized his knowledge of gold in the high country and drew thousands...