This fascinating addition to the Images of America series offers a glimpse into the unique history of Dixon, Illinois, with more than 200 historic photographs. In the spring of 1830, John Dixon settled with his family near the Rock River in Northern Illinois. Dixon, Illinois, soon grew as men crossed the river here on their way to work in the mines at Galena. In 1832, the Black Hawk War brought a number of now-famous men to this remote outpost of civilization. Winfield Scott, Zachary Taylor, Robert Anderson, Abraham Lincoln, and Jefferson Davis were all here, each of them equally unconscious of future immortal honors. The act of the Illinois General Assembly creating Lee County was approved February 27, 1839, with Dixon officially becoming the county seat on May 31, 1839. Dixon was on its way to fast becoming a central point in Illinois, well known for its industry, beautiful scenery, and the enchantment of the Rock River Valley. The fascinating story of Aurora's industries is recalled through the photographs of the workers themselves - many of which have never been published. Also featured in Aurora, Illinois, is a look at a master photographer and his son, who ran the foremost studio in Aurora. An 1887 description of downtown Aurora, written by a high school student who was a contemporary, is also included in this welcome new addition to the Images of America series.
This fascinating new addition to the Images of America series offers a glimpse into the unique history of Dixon, Illinois, with the use of over 200 historic photographs. In the spring of 1830, John Dixon settled with his family near the Rock River in Northern Illinois. Dixon, Illinois, soon grew as men crossed the river here on their way to work in the mines at Galena. In 1832, the Black Hawk War brought a number of now-famous men to this remote outpost of civilization. Winfield Scott, Zachary Taylor, Robert Anderson, Abraham Lincoln, and Jefferson Davis were all here, each of them equally unconscious of future immortal honors. The act of the Illinois General Assembly creating Lee County was approved February 27, 1839, with Dixon officially becoming the county seat on May 31, 1839. Dixon was on its way to fast becoming a central point in Illinois, well known for its industry, beautiful scenery, and the enchantment of the Rock River Valley.
Private sector commercial property represents some #400 bn, or 34% of total UK business assets and is a vital fabric for housing commercial enterprise. Yet social and economic forces for change, linked with new technology, are making owners and occupiers question the very nature and purpose of property and real estate.
Tired of boring, staid golf books with pretty photos of fairways and the same dull anecdotes and 'helpful' tips you have heard a thousand times before? Then you are going to love this book. Author and professional duffer Bob Loeffelbein takes an inspired look at the most unusual aspects of one of the most loved -- and loathed -- games in the world. Included in Offbeat Golf are an eccentric history of the sport, weird rules, trick shot artists, 'curious' courses, robots who golf, bizarre gadgets to improve your game, eclectic equipment, and the most unbelievable golf carts you have ever seen!
The result of 15 years of exhaustive research, this work is the definitive statistical and factual reference for everything related to college football in the past 50 years.
Written by golf zealots Bob Peck and Sandy Silver, this perfect Father's Day giftbook gives duffers ready-made reasons to play golf anytime, anywhere. Divided into humorous sectionsfrom medical reasons to self-improvementthe book offers quick excuses that cut to the chase.
Players, Coaches, & Sportswriters have done it. Now it's the Beerman's turn - authoring the quintessential book on baseball from the bleachers, as seen through beer-stained glasses. The only book of its kind, A VIEW FROM THE STANDS--A SEASON WITH BOB THE BEERMAN, provides a completely different perspective on America's national pastime & its fans. It's an irreverent, anecdotal view of ballpark ongoings outside the foul lines, capturing baseball buffs in their natural setting. Their actions, thoughts, & comments are relayed through the eyes & ears of a person every baseball enthusiast relates to: the beerman. What they are afraid to share with their doctor, the ball fans tell the beerman. The beerman, an ex-Wall Streeter, becomes the ballpark psychiatrist, with the entire stadium as his couch. What interests people is not so much the dreams of slugging the winning home run as the dreams of just stepping into the batter's box. Baseball is the setting, but human nature, the joys & frustrations of everyday life, is the theme. A VIEW FROM THE STANDS is a humorous, light-hearted look at the spectacle of baseball.
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