Excerpt from History of Indiana, Vol. 3 of 3: From Its Exploration to 1922
A Brief Account of the Growth and Development of the City - Its Governmental and Civic Affairs - Public Util ities and Their Coming - Taxes - Incorporation - Fire Department - Natural Advantages of the City - Meat Packing - Distilling - Iron Industry - Foundries and Machine \yorks - Articles Manufactured in Terre Haute and Vigo County - Commercial Solvents Company - Di versification of Industrial Life - Capital Invested - Value of Manufactures - Rolling Mills - Principal Foundries - Malleable Castings - Glass Industry - Garment Mak ing - Columbian Enameling Stamping Company American Car 8: Foundry co.-grasselli Chemical Com pany - Coal Mining - Wholesale Groceries - Candies Meats Lumber Paints Wholesale Drugs Many Other Businesses - Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce, Its Work and Benefit to City - Parks, Boulevards and City Planning - The Press, a Brief Account of the City's Newspapers, past and present.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a richly detailed historical portrait of Vigo County, Indiana, a region that embodies the grand narrative of American westward expansion. Through its intricate exploration of the countyââ â¢s geology and topography, the author weaves together a tapestry of Native American life, colonial conflict, and early settlement. Readers will be captivated by the tales of French fur traders, Spanish claims, and British imperial ambitions that shaped this region before the arrival of the United States. The author illuminates the pivotal role of figures like George Rogers Clarke and Francis Vigo in the Revolutionary War, as well as the significant role of Fort Harrison in the War of 1812. The book offers a glimpse into the challenges of early life, with its reliance on river trade, the construction of mills and roads, and the emergence of a burgeoning town at Terre Haute. The author further delves into the cultural and economic development of Vigo County, examining the growth of industries, the establishment of banks, and the importance of education in laying the foundation for a thriving community. This fascinating historical account provides a valuable lens into the evolution of life and identity in early America, illustrating the struggle for land, the development of communities, and the enduring legacy of the pioneers who helped shape this nation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334652622_0
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