Dover - Slavin, Peter F.; Slavin, Timothy A.
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On December 7, 1787, at the Golden Fleece Tavern in Dover, Delaware's legislature ratified the United States Constitution, and Delaware thus became "The First State." While still a hub for legislative matters, Dover also boasts a restored downtown, modern industry, rolling farms, and numerous special events that all give the town a unique identity. A few miles away from the bustle of Legislative Hall, horses and carriages still pull Amish farmers along pristine country roads. The memorable photographs and detailed captions in Images of America: Dover offer a fascinating look at the nation's…mehr

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On December 7, 1787, at the Golden Fleece Tavern in Dover, Delaware's legislature ratified the United States Constitution, and Delaware thus became "The First State." While still a hub for legislative matters, Dover also boasts a restored downtown, modern industry, rolling farms, and numerous special events that all give the town a unique identity. A few miles away from the bustle of Legislative Hall, horses and carriages still pull Amish farmers along pristine country roads. The memorable photographs and detailed captions in Images of America: Dover offer a fascinating look at the nation's first state capital, including its residents, events, farms, and local architecture.
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Autorenporträt
All images in this volume were selected from the records of the Delaware Public Archives, including some never-before-seen images that illustrate a special piece of American history. Peter F. Slavin is a journalist with experience in news and feature writing for newspapers and magazines. Timothy A. Slavin is an archivist with more than 15 years of experience working with historical records. Through interviews and extensive research, they have produced a work that will serve as a treasured historical record.