South Bend in Vintage Postcards

by John Palmer

Overview

In the early 20th century, South Bend, Indiana's population more than tripled. Established industries like Studebaker and the Singer Sewing company rose to unprecedented heights of production, new businesses took root, and immigrants flooded into the area.

Photo postcards, originally a quick and inexpensive form of communication, became key documents of South Bend's growth, recording events, businesses, landmarks, and people. Through nearly 200 vintage postcards, this book details South Bend's story from the turn of the 20th century to the aftermath of World War II. These images give a glimpse of lost glamour, representing the city as past generations witnessed it.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738534350
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	08/10/2005
Series:	Postcard History Series
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,086,289
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

John Palmer, a reference librarian in the Local History and Genealogy Room of the St. Joseph County Public Library prior to his retirement, is a member of the Northern Indiana Historical Society, the South Bend Area Genealogical Society, and the Support the Fort Group, Inc. He is the author of South Bend: Crossroads of Commerce, also published by Arcadia.