Springfield (Paperback)

Harry C. Laybourne

ISBN 10: 0738545767 / ISBN 13: 9780738545769

Published by Arcadia Publishing (SC), 1998

About this Item

Paperback. Referred to as "Champion City," "Home City," and "City of Roses," Springfield's diversity and pride inspires various nicknames from its residents. First settled in 1799, Springfield quickly grew to become one of Ohio's most important industrial towns, the products of its great factories encircling the globe. Springfield is a compilation of historic photographs collected by author Harry Laybourne over the past 43 years. Using over two hundred images combined with historical explanations, this book chronicles the town's history from 1890 to present. Laybourne gives the reader a chance to experience what Springfield was like in the Good Old Days with fascinating scenes of its people and places—the lively downtown area, its beautiful parks, theaters and opera houses, swimming beaches, universities, bustling factories and businesses, as well as views of several buildings that no longer line the streets of downtown Springfield. Referred to as A[a¬AChampion City, A[a¬A A[a¬AHome City, A[a¬A and A[a¬ACity of Roses, A[a¬A SpringfieldA[a¬a[s diversity and pride inspires various nicknames from its residents. First settled in 1799, Springfield quickly grew to become one of OhioA[a¬a[s most important industrial towns, the products of its great factories encircling the globe. Springfield is a compilation of historic photographs collected by author Harry Laybourne over the past 43 years. Using over two hundred images combined with historical explanations, this book chronicles the townA[a¬a[s history from 1890 to present. Laybourne gives the reader a chance to experience what Springfield was like in the Good Old Days with fascinating scenes of its people and placesA[a¬athe lively downtown area, its beautiful parks, theaters and opera houses, swimming beaches, universities, bustling factories and businesses, as well as views of several buildings that no longer line the streets of downtown Springfield. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Springfield (Paperback)
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0738545767
• ISBN 13: 9780738545769
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Springfield chronicles the town's history from 1890 to the present with over two hundred historic photographs collected by author Harry Laybourne over the past 43 years.

Referred to as ""Champion City,"" ""Home City,"" and ""City of Roses,"" Springfield's diversity andpride inspires various nicknames from its residents.First settled in 1799, Springfield quickly grew tobecome one of Ohio's most important industrial towns, the products of its great factories encirclingthe globe. Laybourne gives the reader a chance to experience what Springfield was like in the Good Old Days with fascinating scenes of its people and places--the lively downtown area, its beautiful parks, theaters and opera houses, swimming beaches, universities, bustling factories and businesses, as well as views of several buildings that no longer line the streets of downtown Springfield.

About the Author

A native of Springfield, Harry Laybourne is a retired employee of the All-Phase Electric Company, with a deep interest in preserving and bringing to life the history of his hometown. He is very active in his community as a trustee for the Clark County Historical Society and serves as a member of several local groups. Laybourne is sure to delight both residents and visitors to the city with Springfield, a unique view of a town's past.