| Columbus Contributor(s): Ulrich, Janice R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1467102601 ISBN-13: 9781467102605 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Midwest(ia,il,in,ks,mi,mn,mo,nd,ne,oh,sd,wi - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Historical - Travel | Pictorials (see Also Photography - Subjects & Themes - Regional) |
| LCCN: 2018958883 |
| Series: Postcard History |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.4" W x 9.1" (0.80 lbs) 128 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Founded in 1839 on the banks of the Crawfish River, Columbus is home to about 5,000 residents. For more than three quarters of a century, from 1900 to 1977, the canning factory and the businesses it spawned were the biggest contributors to area prosperity. When the canning factory, Stokley Van Camp, closed in 1977, Columbus maintained its vitality because of mostly decent weather, relatively fertile soil, industrious business leaders, and its proximity to the state capital, Madison. During the early 1900s, when communication by postcards reached its peak, Columbus-area residents were thriving, too. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ulrich, Janice R.: - Janice R. Ulrich has lived in Columbus for most of her life and is a longtime member of Columbus Historic Landmarks and Preservation Commission (CHLPC). She discovered her passion for the history of her hometown during her retirement. The extensive archives belonging to the CHLPC were an invaluable resource, but the author also appreciates the locals who were willing to share their postcard collections. |