Worcester (Paperback)

Frank J. Morrill

ISBN 10: 0738538647 / ISBN 13: 9780738538648

Published by Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2005

Paperback. At the beginning of the 20th century, Worcester was one of the largest inland industrial cities in the world. The city boasted a diverse manufacturing base that drew immigrants from all over the globe. At this time, the postcard was a valuable and inexpensive way for friends and families to keep in touch with one another. The vintage postcards in Worcester show cherished recreation and leisure time in the city and highlight public places such as Elm Park. This book evokes memories of a simpler, slower-paced city. At the beginning of the 20th century, Worcester was one of the largest inland industrial cities in the world. The city boasted a diverse manufacturing base that drew immigrants from all over the globe. At this time, the postcard was a valuable and inexpensive way for friends and families to keep in touch with one another. The vintage postcards in Worcester show cherished recreation and leisure time in the city and highlight public places such as Elm Park. This book evokes memories of a simpler, slower-paced city. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780738538648

Synopsis:

At the beginning of the 20th century, Worcester was one of the largest inland industrial cities in the world. The city boasted a diverse manufacturing base that drew immigrants from all over the globe. At this time, the postcard was a valuable and inexpensive way for friends and families to keep in touch with one another. The vintage postcards in Worcester show cherished recreation and leisure time in the city and highlight public places such as Elm Park. This book evokes memories of a simpler, slower-paced city.

About the Author: Frank J. Morrill, William O. Hultgren, and Eric J. Salomonsson are active members of the local historical community. Morrill, a retired history teacher, reproduces images of local historical significance through his business, Prints of the Past. Morrill, Hultgren, and Salomonsson coauthored Worcester: 1880-1920. Hultgren and Salomonsson are founding members of the Nordic Heritage Trust and, with Philip Becker, coauthored Swedes of Greater Worcester and Swedes of Greater Worcester Revisited. Hultgren also authored Charlton.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Worcester (Paperback)
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new