| Clermont, Fayette County Contributor(s): Jurgens, Jane (Author) |
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ISBN: 1531600948 ISBN-13: 9781531600945 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions OUR PRICE: $35.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 1999 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - General - History | United States - State & Local - Midwest(ia,il,in,ks,mi,mn,mo,nd,ne,oh,sd,wi - Travel | Pictorials (see Also Photography - Subjects & Themes - Regional) |
| Dewey: 977.737 |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 6.69" W x 9.61" (0.91 lbs) 130 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Heartland - Cultural Region - Upper Midwest - Geographic Orientation - Iowa |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Located on the east and west banks of the Turkey River, Clermont has historically attracted settlers for both its idyllic setting and its proximity to water. Clermont's story is revealed here in over 200 vintage photographs that trace the town's progress from the early days through the late 1920s. Drawn by inexpensive and fertile land, immigrants from Germany, Ireland, and Norway came to Clermont because of the new possibilities and opportunities afforded to those living by the river. The building of the brick mill, the cooper mill, and the introduction of the railroad were all major events that resulted in Clermont's development as a trading center. With informative captions narrating your visual tour, this collection provides an intimate look at the town. |