Harrisburg
Author | : Jeffrey Adams |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 2009 |
ISBN-10 | : 0738562939 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780738562933 |
Rating | : 4/5 (39 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Harrisburg lies on a broad swath of the great Susquehanna River, punctuated with its distinctive bridges. Founder John Harris ventured beyond the frontier and established a ferry in 1733 that ushered the pioneer migrants as they trickled west. Many stayed on to establish a city that became the legislative seat of America's most industrious state. The unusual vintage postcards in Harrisburg illustrate the history of a city that played an important role in the Civil War and politics of a growing nation. From canals to superhighways, Harrisburg was always one step ahead of others. Birthplace of the steel mill and transportation giant of the North, this city is a story of triumph, tragedy, and rebirth.