Spartanburg, South Carolina
Postcards are an important element of understanding our past, for they provide future generations a rare glimpse into a world that many times has disappeared under the aegis of expansion and progress. This book, containing over 200 vintage postcards, allows readers to see one of the South's most historic cities as it looked in the earlier part of the twentieth century—a time when the city was experiencing unparalleled growth. Spartanburg, South Carolina contains scenes of early textile mills, postcards from the early military training camp at Camp Wadsworth, and images of the rapid development of downtown, showcasing Morgan Square, Midtown, Magnolia Street, and Church Street.
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Spartanburg, South Carolina
Postcards are an important element of understanding our past, for they provide future generations a rare glimpse into a world that many times has disappeared under the aegis of expansion and progress. This book, containing over 200 vintage postcards, allows readers to see one of the South's most historic cities as it looked in the earlier part of the twentieth century—a time when the city was experiencing unparalleled growth. Spartanburg, South Carolina contains scenes of early textile mills, postcards from the early military training camp at Camp Wadsworth, and images of the rapid development of downtown, showcasing Morgan Square, Midtown, Magnolia Street, and Church Street.
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Spartanburg, South Carolina

Spartanburg, South Carolina

by Jeffrey R. Willis
Spartanburg, South Carolina

Spartanburg, South Carolina

by Jeffrey R. Willis

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Overview

Postcards are an important element of understanding our past, for they provide future generations a rare glimpse into a world that many times has disappeared under the aegis of expansion and progress. This book, containing over 200 vintage postcards, allows readers to see one of the South's most historic cities as it looked in the earlier part of the twentieth century—a time when the city was experiencing unparalleled growth. Spartanburg, South Carolina contains scenes of early textile mills, postcards from the early military training camp at Camp Wadsworth, and images of the rapid development of downtown, showcasing Morgan Square, Midtown, Magnolia Street, and Church Street.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780738502946
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date: 09/27/1999
Series: Postcard History Series
Pages: 128
Sales rank: 1,040,167
Product dimensions: 6.40(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Author Jeffrey R. Willis has created, in word and image, an insightful history, sharing Spartanburg's unique story and traditions. A treasure of visual history, Spartanburg, South Carolina will appeal to all readers, whether a longtime native, a newcomer to the region, or simply a visitor to the city famous for historic mills and New South industry.
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