Bristol
In 1852, Joseph R. Anderson purchased 100 acres on the Virginia-Tennessee border with the intent of building a town in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Four years later, Bristol was incorporated, and it celebrated its 150th birthday in 2006. Taking its name from the English city, Bristol is also known as the Twin City because of its two distinct towns with two separate governments'one in Virginia and the other in Tennessee. Postcard History Series: Bristol portrays the city from the late 1800s through its growth during the 20th century and preserves its rich heritage in vintage postcards.
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Bristol
In 1852, Joseph R. Anderson purchased 100 acres on the Virginia-Tennessee border with the intent of building a town in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Four years later, Bristol was incorporated, and it celebrated its 150th birthday in 2006. Taking its name from the English city, Bristol is also known as the Twin City because of its two distinct towns with two separate governments'one in Virginia and the other in Tennessee. Postcard History Series: Bristol portrays the city from the late 1800s through its growth during the 20th century and preserves its rich heritage in vintage postcards.
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Bristol

Bristol

by George Stone
Bristol

Bristol

by George Stone

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Overview

In 1852, Joseph R. Anderson purchased 100 acres on the Virginia-Tennessee border with the intent of building a town in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Four years later, Bristol was incorporated, and it celebrated its 150th birthday in 2006. Taking its name from the English city, Bristol is also known as the Twin City because of its two distinct towns with two separate governments'one in Virginia and the other in Tennessee. Postcard History Series: Bristol portrays the city from the late 1800s through its growth during the 20th century and preserves its rich heritage in vintage postcards.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781439619483
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date: 02/20/2008
Series: Postcard History
Sold by: Bookwire
Format: eBook
Pages: 128
File size: 47 MB
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About the Author

In 2005, author George Stone collaborated with Sonya A. Haskins on Images of America: Bristol. Stone, a freelance writer, is a resident of Bristol and a former sportswriter of 21 years for the Bristol Herald Courier. He lives in Bristol with his wife, Marcia, and children, Michael and Katrina.
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