Vincennes 1930-1960 by Richard Day
As the first and oldest town in Indiana, Vincennes is rich in history. It had an important role in the American Revolution and later was the capital of the Indiana Territory. This book focuses on a more recent time, the years between 1930 and 1960--the period of the Great Depression, the New Deal, World War II, and the post-war years. Fascinating views of stores, clubs, theaters, churches, factories, groceries, and gas stations, many of which are gone or greatly changed, are captured in Vincennes: 1930-1960. Some events in Vincennes remain the same, such as the Fourth of July fireworks display at the Clark Memorial and the high-school homecoming parade, and these images are displayed within these pages as well.
Day, Richard: - William Hopper and Richard Day are lifelong residents of Vincennes. Mr. Hopper, an elementary school principal, is active in government, tourism, and the arts, and is well known for his collection of Vincennes postcards. Mr. Day is recognized as the city's most distinguished historian. A former professor of English at Vincennes University, he now works at Vincennes State Historical Sites, and serves as the city's official host, portraying the Sieur de Vincennes, the eponymous founder of the city.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780738539836 |
| ISBN 10 | 073853983X |
| Title | Vincennes 1930-1960 |
| Author | William Hopper |
| Series | Images Of America |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
| Year published | 2006-04-19 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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