| Belleville: 1814-1914 Contributor(s): Fietsam Jr, Robert (Author), Belleville, Judy (Author), Le Chien, Jack (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738533335 ISBN-13: 9780738533339 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2004 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Historical - Travel | Pictorials (see Also Photography - Subjects & Themes - Regional) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) |
| Dewey: 977.389 |
| LCCN: 2004110909 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.37" H x 6.46" W x 9.12" (0.76 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Illinois - Cultural Region - Midwest - Cultural Region - Upper Midwest |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: By legislative decree, the planned community of Belleville began in 1814 as the new county seat on the site of George Blair s farm, in proximity to no major crossroads or rivers. This book chronicles Belleville s remarkable if not phenomenal rise to become the Capitol of Southern Illinois, a feat celebrated to no small degree by proud residents on the occasion of Belleville s centennial celebration. Much of what contributed to Belleville s 19th-century rise to prominence in politics and its economic growth in agribusiness, mining, banking, manufacturing, and retail sectors are illustrated here. This collection of photographs shows some of the many reasons why modern-day Bellevillian s retain pride in the city s history and continue their efforts to preserve it." |
Contributor Bio(s): Fietsam Jr, Robert: - Authors Robert Fietsam Jr., Judy Belleville, and Jack Le Chien are members of the St. Clair County Historical Society. Mr. Fietsam Jr. is the immediate past president and present treasurer. Ms. Belleville and Mr. Le Chien are past chairmen of the Belleville Historic Preservation commission. Ms. Belleville played a key role in founding the Labor and Industry Museum and is the museum collections coordinator. Mr. Le Chien is chairman of the Gustave Koerner House Restoration committee. |