Chester Liebs traces the transformation of commercial development as it has moved from centralized main streets, out along the street car lines, to form the "Miracle Miles" and shopping malls of today. He also explores the evolution of roadside buildings, from supermarkets and motels to automobile showrooms and drive-in theaters. Both an historical survey and invaluable guide for reading highway landscapes. Soft Cover. more»
The 1848 discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in northern California set off a mining explosion that hastened the development of the American West. This new book gathers historic photos of mining in the Old West including photos of the miners, the saloons, the shafts, the tools & machinery designed to mine the gold. Over 300 B&W photos. Soft Cover. more»
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