History of Riverside County, California: With Biographical Sketches of the Leading Men and Women of the County Who Have Been Identified With Its Growth and Development From the Early Days to the Prese - Hardcover

Elmer Wallace Holmes

 
9780266589075: History of Riverside County, California: With Biographical Sketches of the Leading Men and Women of the County Who Have Been Identified With Its Growth and Development From the Early Days to the Prese

Synopsis

A detailed portrait of Riverside County’s rise, told through its people and their stories.

This historic survey captures the growth of a Southern California region from its early days to the modern era, through biographical sketches of the county’s leading figures.

This edition compiles comprehensive chapters on settlement, development, institutions, and community life. It blends place, period, and person to illuminate how Riverside County transformed into a thriving county with parks, schools, railways, and a public library system.
  • Biographical portraits of influential early settlers and citizens.
  • Chronicles of irrigation, transportation, industry, and urban growth.
  • Insight into civic institutions, education, and cultural organizations shaping the county.
  • A reference guide to the county’s development, geography, and heritage as it stood in the early 20th century.
Ideal for readers of local history, California history enthusiasts, and genealogists seeking context on Riverside County’s development and its notable residents.

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