William L. Oleksak

Around Ford City (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Ford City was once known as one of Pennsylvania's fastest-growing communities. Experience its transition from company town to bustling borough through stories and images.The Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company and the Ford China Company, both established by John B. Ford, made this town the destination of many United States citizens, as well as European immigrants searching for a new life of employment and prosperity.The vintage postcards in Around Ford City reflect the essence of this hardworking, proud, ethnic community. The people, along with the factories, hotels, churches, and many homes, have grown together over generations to form the spirit of Ford City.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. September 2008
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781439620502
• Artikelnr.: 37905944

Autorenporträt

William L. Oleksak, the son of a glassworker, is a retired teacher and a lifelong resident of Ford City. He graduated from Ford City High School and Clarion University of Pennsylvania with a master's degree in elementary education. He has spent the last 25 years collecting memorabilia and postcards from his hometown.