| Around Ford City Contributor(s): Oleksak, William L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738557870 ISBN-13: 9780738557878 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2008 Annotation: Ford City was once known as one of the fastest-growing communities in Pennsylvania. The Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company and the Ford China Company, both established by John B. Ford, made this town the destination of many United States citizens, as well as European immigrants searching for a new life of employment and prosperity. The vintage postcards in Around Ford City reflect the essence of this hardworking, proud, ethnic community. The people, along with the factories, hotels, churches, and many homes, have grown together over generations to form the spirit of Ford City. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) - Travel | United States - Northeast - Middle Atlantic (nj, Ny, Pa) - History | Social History |
| Dewey: 974 |
| LCCN: 2008923399 |
| Series: Postcard History |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.4" W x 9" (0.70 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Pennsylvania |
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| Publisher Description: Ford City was once known as one of Pennsylvania's fastest-growing communities. Experience its transition from company town to bustling borough through stories and images. The Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company and the Ford China Company, both established by John B. Ford, made this town the destination of many United States citizens, as well as European immigrants searching for a new life of employment and prosperity. The vintage postcards in Around Ford City reflect the essence of this hardworking, proud, ethnic community. The people, along with the factories, hotels, churches, and many homes, have grown together over generations to form the spirit of Ford City. |
Contributor Bio(s): Oleksak, William L.: - William L. Oleksak, the son of a glassworker, is a retired teacher and a lifelong resident of Ford City. He graduated from Ford City High School and Clarion University of Pennsylvania with a master's degree in elementary education. He has spent the last 25 years collecting memorabilia and postcards from his hometown. |