Vanishing Vancouver (Images of America) - Softcover

Jollota, Pat

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1467130303 ISBN 13: 9781467130301

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

Stretching along the north shore of the Columbia River, Vancouver, Washington, is the gateway to the state of Washington. Beginning as a wilderness outpost for the Hudson's Bay Company, Vancouver has seen many, often rapid changes. In its early years as an Army town, Vancouver attracted settlers seeking the security of the military. Farms and orchards prospered. Shipyards and the defense industry brought explosive growth during both world wars, each followed by a devastating slump. New highways and bridges brought more growth through the last half of the 20th century. The city grew to the north and the east. Through all the changes, the resiliency of the city and its people shone through, and as changes alter the present-day city, that tradition is certain to continue.

About this title

About the Author

Author Pat Jollota, former curator of the Clark County Historical Museum and a retired city council member, is the author of three books for Arcadia Publishing: Downtown Vancouver, Camas, and Legendary Locals of Vancouver. She has gathered these images from private collections as well as her own. The photographs offer a nostalgic look into the Vancouver of the past--its bustling streets, homes, and businesses--and its place in history.

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1467130303
• ISBN 13: 9781467130301
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128