Aiken

by Paul Miles

Overview

It seems unlikely that a place as far off the beaten track as Aiken, South Carolina, would become the preferred wintering location for the denizens of New York society. But from the late 1800s, the most recognized names in America�the Vanderbilts, the Whitneys, and even the Roosevelts�began coming to this charming Southern city to escape the cold, relax among the oaks, and play. And play they did, establishing Aiken as an international polo capital and a premier place to ride, hunt, and golf. Aiken has so much history beyond the folks known as the winter colonists. Legends of the area�s restorative powers date back to Native Americans. Aiken also boasts an amazing number of records, including the destination for the world�s longest railroad in 1833 and the second-oldest 18-hole golf course in the United States, the Palmetto Golf Club, built in 1892.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781439626733
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	03/07/2011
Series:	Images of America Series
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	54 MB
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About the Author

Janice McDonald and Aiken native Paul Miles tap a treasure trove of photographs to retrace the town�s eclectic and often amazing history. Dating to before the Civil War, countless photographers have turned their lens to Aiken. Miles and McDonald utilize both private collections and notable historic photographers, such as Freudy and Palmer, to tell Aiken�s colorful story.