The History Press
9781609494346
Pub Date: 10/20/11
On Sale Date: 10/20/11
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€17.99 EUR Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Landmarks
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.03 lb Wt
A History of Chicago's O'Hare Airport
Michael Branigan
Summary
The history of one of the most important airports in the US comes to life in over 150 historical photos.
In 1942, a stretch of Illinois prairie that had served as a battleground and a railroad depot became the site of a major manufacturing plant, producing Douglas C-54 Skymasters for World War II. Less than twenty years later, that plot of land boasted the biggest and busiest airport in the world. Many of the millions who have since passed through it have likely only regarded it as a place between cities. But for people like Michael Branigan, who has spent years on its tarmac, they know that O'Hare is a city unto itself, with a fascinating history of gangsters and heroes, mayors, presidents and pilots.
The History Press
9781467152280
Pub Date: 10/31/22
On Sale Date: 10/31/22
$23.99 USD/$26.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Distilled in Chicago A History
David Witter
Summary
Follow the trickle of alcohol through Chicago's history, starting with the town's first three permanent businesses: the Wolf, Green Tree and Eagle Exchange Taverns. Stir together stories from the Peoria Whiskey Trust and the temperance movement. The cocktails that lubricated the Levee District may have set up Chicago's first gangsters, but Prohibition-era bootleggers changed the city's identity forever. Post-Prohibition alcohol helped to create vast fortunes for Chicago-based families and corporations. Enjoy a thoughtful guide to Chicagoland's new wave of small-batch distilleries, which are adding a distinctive note to the city's well-established flavor profile. From the mash in pioneer stills to the Malört in a hipster's shot glass, David Witter explores how liquor has influenced nearly two centuries of Chicago's existence.
The History Press
9781625858931
Pub Date: 7/24/17
On Sale Date: 7/24/17
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 42 History / United States
HIS036090
Series: True Crime
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Touhy vs. Capone
The Chicago Outfit’s Biggest Frame Job
Don Herion
Summary
When beat cop Don Herion and his partner responded to shots fired on December 16, 1959, they didn't know that they had heard the final, fatal salvo in one of the most contorted conflicts in the history of organized crime. A canny bootlegger, Roger Touhy had survived a gang war with Al Capone, false imprisonment for a faked kidnapping, a prison break and recapture. His story dragged in all the notorious men of his day: Frank Nitti, John "Jake the Barber" Factor, Mayor Cermak, Melvin Purvis, J. Edgar Hoover, Baby Face Nelson, Dan "Tubbo" Gilbert, FDR and JFK. As Touhy's life was ending on his sister's front porch, Herion's quest to unravel the tangle of events that led to his assassination had just begun.
The History Press
9781467147712
Pub Date:
Lost Chicago Department Stores
Leslie
Goddard
Summary
Within thirty years of the Great Chicago Fire, the revitalized city was boasting some of America's grandest department stores. The retail corridor on State Street was a crowded canyon of innovation and inventory where you could buy anything from a paper clip to an airplane. Revisit a time when a trip downtown meant dressing up for lunch at Marshall Field's Walnut Room, strolling the aisles of Sears for Craftsman tools or redeeming S&H Green Stamps at Wieboldt's. Whether your family favored The Fair, Carson Pirie Scott, Montgomery Ward or Goldblatt's, you were guaranteed stunning architectural design, attentive customer service and eye-popping holiday window displays. Lavishly illustrated with photographs, advertisements, catalogue images and postcards, Leslie Goddard's narrative brings to life the Windy City's fabulous retail past.
9781467150798
Pub Date: 1/17/22
On Sale Date: 1/17/22
$21.99
176 Pages
Carton Qty: 10
History / United States HIS036090
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Jazz Age Chicago
Crucible of Modern America
Joseph Gustaitis
Summary
When people imagine 1920s Chicago, they usually (and justifiably) think of Al Capone, speakeasies, gang wars, flappers and flivvers. Yet this narrative overlooks the crucial role the Windy City played in the modernization of America. The city's incredible ethnic variety and massive building boom gave it unparalleled creative space, as design trends from Art Deco skyscrapers to streamlined household appliances reflected Chicago's unmistakable style. The emergence of mass media in the 1920s helped make professional sports a national obsession, even as Chicago radio stations were inventing the sitcom and the soap opera. Join Joseph Gustaitis as he chases the beat of America's Jazz Age back to its jazz capital.
Pub Date: 1/3/22
On Sale Date: 1/3/22
$23.99
128 Pages Carton Qty: 12 History / United States
9.3
Chicago's Motor Row
John F. Hogan, John S. Maxson, Jay Leno
Summary
Chicago's Motor Row earned a spot in the National Register of Historic Places by pioneering a new way to market an invention that was remaking America--the automobile.
From approximately 1905 to 1936, well over 100 makes of car were offered by dealers in the 28-acre district. Motor Row started when Henry Ford, the best known name in automobile manufacturing, opened one of his first dealerships outside Detroit on South Michigan Avenue near the homes of Chicago's most affluent citizens. Others followed with sales and service buildings designed by the nation's foremost architects, often side by side, inviting buyers to check out the models on display behind plate glass windows. Shoppers flocked to the automotive smorgasbord. Although the auto dealers have left, most of these architectural jewels remain. John F. Hogan is a veteran broadcast journalist and corporate executive. He was a reporter and editor for WGN Radio and Television in Chicago and director of communications for one of the nation's largest electric utilities. John S. Maxson, a lifelong antique car enthusiast, retired as pre...
Arcadia Children's Books
9781467198516
Pub Date: 11/1/21
On Sale Date: 11/1/21
$14.99 USD/$17.99 CAD Trade Paperback
96 Pages
Full Color
Carton Qty: 96
Ages 7 to 11, Grades 2 to 7
Juvenile Nonfiction / History
JNF025180
Series: Super Cities
8 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.03 lb Wt
Super Cities! Chicago
Chicago Mark Shulman
Summary
Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about Chicago's interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun!
Did you know that Chicago's Home Insurance Building was the world's first skyscraper? Or that lacrosse was originally created by the Algonquian people? Have you ever heard that Walt Disney was born in Chicago? From the Great Chicago Fire, to delicious deep-dish pizza, Super Cities!: Chicago covers it all, and is sure to engage any reader with fun facts about the history, culture, and people who make this city great. Dive into Lake Michigan, explore Little Italy, and join in the fun at Lollapalooza, all right here. Take a peek inside to learn more about the impressive, unusual, super history of Chicago!
The History Press
9781467150118
Pub Date: 9/27/21
On Sale Date: 9/27/21
Historic Chicago Bakeries
Jennifer Billock
Summary
As immigrants came from outside the United States and settled in pockets around Chicago, each neighborhood had its own bakery--and sometimes several. At one time, more than seven thousand bakeries dotted the city streets. Stalwarts like Dinkel's, Roeser's, Weber's, Pticek and Ferrara continue a legacy that shaped Chicago's food traditions: an atomic cake for family celebrations, bacon buns in the morning or a poppy seed bun for hot dogs and pączki and zeppole for holidays. Even the never-ending debate over seeded or unseeded rye. From pioneering bakers to today's cake makers, author Jennifer Billock puts the sweet and doughy history of Chicago on display.
The History Press
9781467143509
Pub Date: 7/8/19
On Sale Date: 7/8/19
$23.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
144 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Hidden History
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Hidden Chicago Landmarks
John R. Schmidt
Summary
Take in the sights of Chicago's forgotten byways, including a cow trail through a downtown hotel. Pause reflectively at the cemetery in a working scrapyard and the church built without a nail. Stop by the one-time homes of Walt Disney, Joe Louis, Hillary Clinton and Al Capone. Along the way, greet forgotten Chicago notables like the vice president who won a Nobel Prize and wrote a number-one pop hit. From the shortest street to the oldest house, John R. Schmidt visits the sites of Chicago's neglected history.
The History Press
9781626191938
Pub Date: 11/19/13
On Sale Date: 11/19/13
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036090 Series: True Crime
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.6 lb Wt
Gangsters and Organized Crime in Jewish Chicago
Alex Garel-Frantzen
Summary
Al Capone. The Untouchables. The Valentine's Day massacre. You may think you know everything about the Roaring Twenties in the Windy City, but in the early twentieth century, the harsh environment of the Maxwell Street ghetto produced a proliferation of Jewish gangsters involved in everything from labor racketeering to white slavery. Their illegal activity offended their own community's value system and sparked rifts between Reform and Orthodox Jews. It also ignited tensions between city officials and Jewish leaders, indelibly marked the gentile population's perception of Chicago's Jews and shaped the city's West Side for years to come.
The History Press
9781467139656
Pub Date: 9/23/19
On Sale Date: 9/23/19
$23.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
272 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 6 History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Haunted America
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.8 in T |
0.08 lb Wt
Haunts of the White City
Ghost Stories from the World’s Fair, the Great Fire and Victorian Chicago Ursula Bielski, Jeff Mudgett
Summary
At the close of the nineteenth century, Chicago offered the world a glimpse of humanity's most breathtaking possibilities and its most jaw-dropping horrors.
Even as the White City emerged from the ashes of the Great Fire, serial killers like H.H. Holmes stalked the sparkling new boulevards and tragic accidents plagued the factories, slums and railroads that powered the churn of industrial innovation. Ship captains spoke to the dead, while undertakers discovered reanimated corpses no longer requiring services. From posh mansions built on massacre grounds to the drowned quarries of a forest preserve, Ursula Bielski follows the dark undercurrents beneath the electric lights of the World's Fair.
The History Press
9781467141284
Pub Date: 5/13/19
On Sale Date: 5/13/19
$24.99 USD/$27.99 CAD Trade Paperback
224 Pages Full Color
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Fading Ads
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
Fading Ads of Chicago Joseph
Marlin
Summary
Like the Cheshire Cat, much of Chicago's history fades away while perched in plain sight.
For more than a century, the brick walls of the city served as a ready canvas for advertisements that married artistic experimentation and commercial endeavor. Intrepid painters planted signs for horseshoers and Hamlin's Wizard Oil in places where they would outlast the way of life they represented. Since author Joseph Marlin began documenting the city's advertisements more than thirty years ago, many of them have completely vanished beneath the onslaught of blizzard and bulldozer. From national brands to mom-and-pop shops, his collection offers the last glimpse of a bygone era.
Pub Date: 4/29/19
Sale Date: 4/29/19
Chicago's First Crime King
Michael Cassius McDonald Kelly Pucci
Summary
Michael Cassius McDonald arrived in Chicago as a teenage scam artist who quickly sketched a blueprint for running the city through its criminal underworld. Chicago's original mob boss, he procured presidential pardons, stuffed mayoral ballot boxes and operated the town's plushest gambling parlor. But he was also a philanthropist who befriended Clarence Darrow, employed Theodore Dreiser, promoted the World's Fair and funded the Lake Street L. His scandalous private life mirrored the tumult of his career, with more than one marriage mired in a love triangle and a murder trial. Kelly Pucci charts the rise of Chicago's first kingpin.
Qty: 40
Crime / Organized
Series: True Crime
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
Pub Date: 12/3/18
Date: 12/3/18 $23.99
Lost Restaurants of Chicago
Greg Borzo, Hot Doug's Doug Sohn
Summary
Chicago author, Greg Borzo, recalls the city's celebrated lost restaurants.
Many of Chicago's greatest or most unusual restaurants are "no longer taking reservations," but they're definitely not forgotten. From steakhouses to delis, these dining destinations attracted movie stars, fed the hungry, launched nationwide trends and created a smorgasbord of culinary choices. Stretching across almost two centuries of memorable service and adventurous menus, this book revisits the institutions entrusted with the city's special occasions. Noted author Greg Borzo dishes out course after course of fondly remembered fare, from Maxim's to Charlie Trotter's and Trader Vic's to the Blackhawk.
The History Press
9781467118026
Pub Date: 3/7/16
On Sale Date: 3/7/16
$24.99 USD/$24.99
CAD/€21.99 EUR Trade Paperback
208 Pages
Carton Qty: 80 History / United States HIS036090
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
Wt
The History Press
9781626190344
Pub Date: 11/5/13
On Sale Date: 11/5/13
$23.99 USD/$22.99
CAD/€19.49 EUR Trade Paperback
224 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036090 Series: Sports
9
Cubs 100
A Century at Wrigley
Dan Campana, Rob Carroll
Summary
The Cubs have called Wrigley their home since 1916 and have treated their loyal followers with memories that have lasted for generations. From the legend of Babe Ruth's called shot to Kerry Wood's dominant twentystrikeout performance, great games, notable names and a multitude of memorable moments have played out at Clark and Addison to create baseball's most recognizable relationship: the Cubs and Wrigley Field. The authors of Wrigley Field: 100 Stories for 100 Years return to celebrate this grand anniversary with Cubs 100: A Century at Wrigley, a new collection of baseball tales, including highlights from the exciting 2015 season, from storytellers such as Ryne Sandberg, Andre Dawson, Len Kasper and many others who know the symbiotic connection between the historic franchise and its iconic home.
Wrigley Field
100 Stories for 100 Years
Dan Campana, Rob Carroll, Dan Roan, Kerry Wood
Summary
One Hundred stories from the last century that salute the legacy of Wrigley Field and its beloved Cubs.
Charge through the turnstiles of this collection of personal stories about baseball's greatest ballpark and the sacred space it occupies in the hearts of Cubs fans and the soul of Wrigleyville. With contributors like Bob Costas, Rick Sutcliffe and Steve Stone, these 100 stories reflect the variety of millions of Cubs fans around the world, from those whose relationship with the Friendly Confines has lasted a lifetime to those who are taking their seats up close to the ivy for the very first time.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738551302
Pub Date: 6/13/07
On Sale Date: 6/13/07
$21.99 USD/$24.99
CAD/£24.99 GBP Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Images of Baseball
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Chicago Cubs
Tinker to Evers to Chance
Art Ahrens
Summary
It has been a long time. Joe Tinker, Johnny Evers, and Frank Chance--that "trio of bear cubs" immortalized in poem and enshrined as a unit in Cooperstown--formed the core of a ball club that brought Chicago baseball fans backtoback World Series championships 100 years ago. And fans are still waiting for victory number three. Chicago Cubs: Tinker to Evers to Chance brings the reader back to the notsohalcyon days of spitball pitchers, insidethepark home runs, and an era when raucous fans lined the foul lines, often a little too close for comfort for the visiting ballplayers. Beginning in 1898 with the acquisition of a green Frank Chance and following the team's exploits through the 1916 season, the last for Joe Tinker in a Cubs uniform, this is the story of Wrigleyville's favorite tenants, before there was a Wrigleyville.
Chicago in 50 Objects
Joseph Gustaitis
Summary
When investigating the mysteries of Chicago's past, it's helpful to examine the physical evidence. From a fiddle played by a Chicago pioneer and a jersey worn by Michael Jordan to a relic of the Great Chicago Fire and the guns used in the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, these talismans chronicle the city's tragedies and triumphs. Some heirlooms shed new light on familiar figures like Louis Sullivan, while others commemorate the contributions of less heralded visionaries like Frances Glessner Lee. Joseph Gustaitis explores Chicago's history through fifty carefully chosen objects, a collection that includes stockyard knives, the world's first portable radio and Nelson Algren's typewriter.
The History Press
9781467154079
Pub Date: 9/25/23
On Sale Date: 9/25/23
$24.99 USD/$31.99 CAD Trade Paperback
224 Pages
Carton Qty: 30
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: The History Press
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.07 lb Wt
The Perfect Amount of Wrong
The Rise of Alt Comedy on Chicago's North Side
Mike Bridenstine, Pete Holmes
Summary
In just over a decade, a tiny, do-it-yourself stand-up scene on the North Side of Chicago produced some of the most successful and influential stand-up comedians of their generation. Hannibal Buress, T.J. Miller, Kyle Kinane, Cameron Esposito, Pete Holmes, Beth Stelling, Matt Braunger and Kumail Nanjiani make up a partial list of names of comics who emerged from a scene that had very little industry attention--or even a home club.
It was also a scene that took a backseat to the city's vaunted improv institution, and if we're being completely honest, it was a scene where comics mostly performed to drunks in the backs of dingy bars on their off nights. None of it was glamorous. None of it should have worked at all. But somehow, some way, the comedians from this scene have managed to etch their own names into the Chicago comedy pantheon. The Perfect Amount of Wrong is the story of that scene, as told by its veterans.
Hello, Chicago!
Martha Zschock
Summary
Welcome to Chicago! In this board book from bestselling children's author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock, a parent and child bear explore Chicago, Illinois. Join them on their visit to The Windy City where they take the elevated train around The Loop, ride the Ferris wheel on Navy Pier, cheer for The Cubs at Wrigley Field, eat deep dish pizza, and meet some new friends at the Lincoln Park Zoo! For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.
Arcadia Publishing
9781439601006
Pub Date: 5/2/11
On Sale Date: 5/2/11
$11.99 USD/$11.99 CAD/€8.49 EUR Trade Paperback
48 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
Ages 7 to 11, Grades 3 to 6
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Arcadia Kids
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.1 in T
| 0.4 lb Wt
Chicago and the State of Illinois:
Cool Stuff Every Kid Should Know
Kate Boehm Jerome
Summary
DO YOU KNOW…WHAT most people think a Chicago-style hot dog doesn't need? (Hint: Your taste buds may disagree!)
WHICH states are represented by the four pairs of bronze seahorses in Buckingham Fountain? (Hint: Think neighbors!) Find these answers and more in Cool Stuff Every Kid Should Know™ -- an interesting little book about a very special place on the planet! Arcadia Kids is a new series of fun, colorful, easy-to-read books for children ages 7-11 featuring attention-grabbing cover art, inviting conversational style content, and vivid full-color images of landmarks and geography.
Commonwealth Editions
9781889833859
Pub Date: 3/15/05
On Sale Date: 3/15/05
$17.95 USD/$21.95 CAD Discount Code: DFLTS002
Hardcover Picture Book
32 Pages
Carton Qty: 20
Ages 6 to 9
Juvenile Nonfiction / History
JNF025180
Series: Journey Around...
Journey Around Chicago from A to Z
Martha Zschock, Heather Zschock
Summary
Next stop, Chicago! That's the shout from conductor Martha Day Zschock, who has taken children and their delighted parents on Journeys Around Boston, New York, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Maine, Nantucket, and Cape Cod since starting this bestselling series in 1999. Hop aboard the L, circle the Loop, board a water taxi, walk the waterfront! From the Lincoln Park Zoo to Wrigley Field, from the Magnificent Mile to Navy Pier, Journey Around Chicago from A to Z takes readers on a tour of the Second City that is second to none. Over 250,000 copies of Zschock's work are in print, perhaps because Zschock is not only a brilliant artist but also a committed educator, whose books are embraced by teachers and principals nationwide.
The History Press
9781467135511
Pub Date: 12/5/16
On Sale Date: 12/5/16
$23.99 USD/$29.99 CAD/€21.49 EUR Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 5 History / United States HIS036090
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T |
Iconic Chicago Dishes, Drinks and Desserts
Amy Bizzarri
Summary
The food that fuels hardworking Chicagoans needs to be hearty, portable and inexpensive. Featuring select stories and recipes, author Amy Bizzarri surveys the delectable landscape of Chicago's homegrown culinary hits.
Enterprising locals transform standard fare into Chicago classics, including Spinning Salad, Flaming Saganaki, Jumpballs, Jim Shoes, Pizza Puffs and Pullman Bread. The restaurants, bakeries, taverns and pushcarts cherished from one generation to the next offer satisfying warmth in winter and sweet refreshment in summer. This timeless balancing act produced icons like the Cape Cod Room's Bookbinder Soup and the Original Rainbow Cone, as well as Andersonville Coffee Cake and Taylor Street's Italian Lemonade.
Pub Date: 7/10/00 On Sale Date: 7/10/00
$23.99 USD/$29.99
EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036090 Series: Images of America
Chicago
Unforgettable Vintage Images of an All-America City Various
Summary
Unforgettable Vintage Images of an All-American City.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738577296
Pub Date: 11/9/09
On Sale Date: 11/9/09
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
The Chicago Music Scene
1960s and 1970s
Dean Milano
Summary
This is the story of Chicago's vibrant music scene in the 1960s and 1970s.
The 1960s and 1970s was a time when jazz, rock and roll, country and western, folk, blues, and R & B flowed through the streets of Chicagoland. Much has been written about the national and international talent of that time, but not enough has been written regarding local music scenes. This story focuses on the city of Chicago (along with its suburban club scene) and the homegrown performers who made the 1960s and 1970s one of the most electrifying and memorable periods in music history. Some of those players went all the way to the big time, while others made their mark and disappeared. But they all made a difference in their own way, and for those who were there, it is a time they will never forget.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738551388
Pub Date: 7/11/07
On Sale
Route 66 in Chicago
David G. Clark
Summary
It winds from Chicago to L.A."--so says Nat "King" Cole's classic hit "(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66." Beginning in 1926, Route 66 was the only U.S. highway providing a direct connection between the Windy City and the City of Angels; thus, it is no wonder that Route 66 would become the metaphor of the American journey. The crescent-shaped route from the shore of Lake Michigan to the southern Pacific Coast followed a corridor blazed by Native American footpaths, pioneer waterways, and transcontinental railroads. As the frontier moved across the Great Plains to the ocean, Chicago was the point of embarkation for people emigrating from the east, and it was the marketplace for the products harvested in the west. During the golden age of the car culture, Chicago was where people started their California trips as they took "the highway that's the best."
Arcadia Publishing
9780738534268
Pub Date: 2/15/06
On Sale Date: 2/15/06
$24.99 USD/$30.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 6
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Chicago's Classical Architecture
The Legacy of the White City
David Stone
Summary
For the first time, the magnificent architecture of Chicago, spanning well over 200 years of building, is shown here in one collection.
Chicago's architecture has been called the most important in the United States by the American Institute of Architects, and perhaps no other type of architecture has had as significant of an impact on the city's look, feel, and character as classical architecture. Chicago's connection to classical architecture dates back to the famed 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, with its gleaming ""White City"" of ornate Beaux-Arts buildings. After the fair, the ""Plan of Chicago,"" developed by Daniel Burnham, the fair's lead architect, paved the way for the further spread of classical building not only in Chicago, but throughout the country. In the 21st century, Chicago still retains its classical look, much of which is either directly or indirectly linked to Burnham and the 1893 fair. Burnham's renowned plan influenced what Chicagoans now see in Grant Park, for example, as well as in other structures, homes, government and office buildings, monuments, hotels,...
Chicago's Monuments, Markers and Memorials
John Graf, Steve Skorpad
Summary
Chicago is a city that is filled with history. In nearly every neighborhood monuments, markers, and memorials have been erected to commemorate this history. It is safe to say that Chicago has one of the richest collections of such commemorations to be found anywhere in the world. While many of these works were completed by local or virtually unknown artists, others were created by world renowned artists, architects, and sculptors, including Pablo Picasso, Lorado Taft, Louis Sullivan, and Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Whether they commemorate events like the Haymarket Riot, captains of industry like Marshall Field, sports heroes like Michael Jordan, or famous politicians like early Chicago mayor John Wentworth, each of Chicago's monuments, markers, and memorials has an interesting story to tell.
9.3
The History Press
9781467145701
Pub Date: 11/1/21
On Sale Date: 11/1/21
$23.99 USD/$26.99 CAD Trade Paperback
240 Pages Carton Qty: 263
History / United States HIS036090
Series: History & Guide
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
History Lover's Guide to Chicago, A
Greg Borzo
Summary
Founded next to a great lake and a sluggish river, Chicago grew faster than any city ever has. Splendid department stores created modern retailing, and the skyscraper was invented to handle the needs of booming businesses in an increasingly concentrated downtown. The stockyards fed the world, and railroads turned the city into the nation's transportation hub. A great fire leveled the city, but Chicago rose again. Glorious museums, churches and theaters sprang up. Explore a missile site that became a bird sanctuary and discover how Chicago's first public library came to be located in an abandoned water tank. Follow the steps of business leaders and society dames, anarchists and army generals, and learn whose ashes were surreptitiously sprinkled over Wrigley Field. Combining years of research and countless miles of guided tours, author Greg Borzo pursues Chicago's sweeping historical arc through its fascinating nooks and crannies.
Arcadia Publishing
9781467103701
Pub
Chicago's Lollapalooza Days
Jim Edwards
Summary
Chicago has been called by many names--that Toddlin' Town, the Windy City (for its politicians, not weather) and Chi-town, to name a few. Today, it might be called Lollapalooza Land after its fun-loving and somewhat rowdy summer fest. But this nickname tracks back to 1908's boisterous Democratic Party fundraiser for the city's 1st Ward political machine. Chicago, from 1893 to 1934, was indeed alive with raucous people, as well as reformers, and this book not only tells their fascinating stories but also the following: Chicago's first McDonald's served up beer and politics, not burgers; the devil embodied Clark Street, but its tail swished all the way north to the opera; the city was a cartoonist's paradise; world-famous artists, writers, singers, and musicians drew, wrote, sang, and played in Chicago; and the Levee District boasted two madame sisters who ran a worldfamous palace of pleasure. Readers will also meet a prizewinning horse without pants, wonder over an elephant named Princess Alice, hear of the world's biggest red wagon, find out about the first dinosaur in town, and dis...
Arcadia Publishing
9780738539874
Pub Date: 11/9/05
On Sale Date: 11/9/05
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036090
Series: Images of Sports
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Bear Memories
The Chicago-Green Bay Rivalry
Beth Gorr
Summary
"Halas would provide food according to how we had fared against the Packers. If we won, it was steaks for everybody. But if we lost, we were lucky to be served hamburgers."
--Harlan Hill, 1950s
"I didn't have any particular grievance with any of the Packer players, I just wanted to beat them all."
--Hall of Famer Doug Atkins, 1960s
"Doug Buffone took me aside to tell me about Green Bay games . . . to set me straight about the importance of the rivalry. It definitely was not a game to be taken for granted."
--Brian Baschnagel, 1970s
"Each year at the start of the season, fans we'd meet would just have the one request--please beat Green Bay."
--Jim Flanigan, 1990s
The History Press
9781467137270
Pub Date: 11/7/16
On Sale Date: 11/7/16
$24.99 USD/$24.99
CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
224 Pages
Carton Qty: 80 History / United States
HIS036090
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Lost Tea Rooms of Downtown Cincinnati
Reflections & Recipes
Cynthia Kuhn Beischel
Summary
It was a different time. Ladies wore gloves, hats and nice attire to luncheons at the Woman's Exchange.
Shillito's provided a cosmopolitan environment for its patrons, while Mullane's was the perfect place to sip and socialize. The popular Good Morning Show radio program hosted by charming Bob Braun, and later Nick Clooney, was broadcast from McAlpin's Tea Room. Women gathered at Pogue's and Mabley & Carew tea rooms to celebrate birthdays, as well as wedding and baby showers, over dainty tea sandwiches. Author Cynthia Kuhn Beischel brings the Queen City's bygone downtown tea rooms back to life and shares more than one hundred beloved recipes.
The History Press
9781626195752
Pub Date: 6/22/15
On Sale Date: 6/22/15
$21.99 USD/$24.99
CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
192 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
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Lost Cincinnati Jeff Suess
Summary
Cincinnati earned its nickname of "Queen City of the West" with a wealth of fine theaters and hotels, a burgeoning brewery district and the birth of professional baseball. Though many of these treasures have vanished, they left an indelible mark on the city. Revisit the favorite locales from old Coney Island to Crosley Field. Celebrate lost gems, such as the palatial Albee Theater and the historic Burnet House, where Generals Grant and Sherman plotted the end of the Civil War. Along the way, author Jeff Suess uncovers some uniquely Cincinnati quirks from the inclines and the canal to the infamous incomplete subway. Join Suess as he delves into the mystery and legacy of Cincinnati's lost landmarks.
The History Press
9781626194465
Pub Date: 5/4/15
On Sale Date: 5/4/15
$24.99 USD/$24.99
CAD/€21.99 EUR Trade Paperback
224 Pages
Color sigs / inserts
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
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Wurlitzer of Cincinnati:
The Name That Means Music To Millions
Mark Palkovic
Summary
Established in Cincinnati in 1856 by German immigrant Franz Rudolph Wurlitzer, the music dealer became the largest outlet for band instruments in the United States by 1865. During the silent film era in the early twentieth century, Wurlitzer manufactured nearly 2,250 theater organs, affectionately dubbed "Mighty Wurlitzers." Many of these instruments still provide concert music today. During the Big Band era of the 1930s to 1950s, the company's colorful coin-operated jukeboxes were such popular fixtures in bars and dance halls that the U.S. Postal Service honored them with a commemorative stamp. Although the company was sold in 1988, the Wurlitzer name continues to be held in high esteem by the city of Cincinnati.
The History Press
9781609499921
Pub Date: 4/16/13
On Sale Date: 4/16/13
$21.99 USD/$22.99
The Authentic History of Cincinnati Chili
Dann Woellert
Summary
Cincinnati chili is its own special creation with a unique flavor and style. Uncover the essential parlors originating and serving this unique Cincinnati specialty in this thorough history of its roots and restaurants.
Cincinnati is certainly judged by its chili. Some claim it's not even chili, but those are just fighting words to natives who have developed the crave. Cincinnati is a long way from El Paso, and our chili is not Tex-Mex style It is a unique blend typically served as a three-way: over spaghetti and covered in shredded cheddar cheese.
From its 1922 roots with the Slavic-Macedonian immigrant brothers Kiradjieff in a burlesque theater, Cincinnati chili has become a million-dollar industry supporting 250 chili parlors. Many chili parlors have come and gone, but a few familiar names remain: Dixie, Camp Washington, Gold Star, Price Hill and Skyline. This is their amazing chili story.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738593951
Pub Date: 10/29/12
On Sale Date: 10/29/12
$24.99 USD/$24.99
CAD/€21.49 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Postcard History Series
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.7 lb Wt
Cincinnati Landmarks
Steven J. Rolfes
Summary
Landmarks are more than statues and great buildings--they tell the world what is important to a community. Behind every landmark is a story, and Cincinnati has many stories. A charming gazebo is actually the site of a grisly murder committed by a gangster. Symphonies and operas performed in an elegant hall are actually serenading the forgotten dead of a century before. What is now an office building once held the relics of an ancient saint, attracting thousands of pilgrims every year. These and many other stories make up the tapestry of Cincinnati Landmarks.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738582917
Pub Date: 7/18/11
On Sale Date: 7/18/11
$24.99 USD/$24.99
CAD/€21.99 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036090
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Historic Downtown Cincinnati
Steven J. Rolfes
Summary
Journey into the rich history of Cincinnati and see how it got the name The Queen City of the West. A must for fans of Cincinnati and Ohio history!
Walking down the dirt, cobblestone, or paved streets of downtown Cincinnati in the past, there is no telling whom a person would meet.
Someone might rub elbows with future presidents, such as Hayes, Taft, or that visiting lawyer from Illinois-Lincoln; dine with Generals Wayne, Grant, or Sherman; have tea with Harriet Beecher Stowe; or share a mug of Hauck beer with Frank Duveneck, Stephen Foster, or that poet-warrior William Lytle. A person lingering in the opulent hotels may meet visiting artists such as Junius Booth, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Henry Irving, and his manager, Bram Stoker; hear a speech by abolitionist Salmon P. Chase or flirt with the pretty Confederate spy Lottie Moon.
Once the furthest expansion of the western frontier, every street and corner of downtown Cincinnati has been tread by the famous and infamous.Historic Downtown Cincinnatiis the story of America, of businessmen like the brothers-in-law Procter and Gamble, o...
Arcadia Publishing
9780738583945
Pub Date: 10/11/10
On Sale Date: 10/11/10
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036090
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Cincinnati Parks and Parkways
Nancy A. Recchie, Jeffrey T. Darbee
Summary
Over more than two centuries, Cincinnati evolved from a riverside settlement in the wilderness to a major center of business, commerce, and manufacturing. Boasting titles such as "Queen City of the West" and "Porkopolis" (for its many pork-packing plants), Cincinnati never suffered from a lack of self-esteem. Indeed, the city earned its place in the honor roll of American cities as it spread outward from the Ohio River into the surrounding hills. Blessed with good transportation by river, canal, and railroad, Cincinnati grew rapidly, attracting great numbers of native-born Americans and foreign immigrants alike. Drawn by abundant jobs and economic opportunity, Cincinnati's citizens lived in densely developed neighborhoods, walked crowded streets, and worked hard in mills and factories. Early in the city's history, farseeing individuals saw the benefit of creating public parks where the population could enjoy a few hours of recreation among trees, green grass, and gorgeous vistas of the Ohio River Valley. Starting from modest beginnings, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries Cinci...
Cincinnati's Hyde Park
A Queen City Gem Gregory Parker Rogers
Summary
An engaging history of Cincinnati's Hyde Park.
First settled in 1795, Hyde Park was an area of great estates and small and large farms until 1892. Designed to be upscale, the neighborhood attracted people looking for a suburban experience in an urban setting. That's when the seven-member Hyde Park Syndicate capitalized on new transportation connections to downtown as a means to sell their property as smaller parcels. This history introduces influential figures, including eventual Ohio governor Myers Y. Cooper, the Kilgour brothers, Levi Ault and Senator Joseph Foraker. It explains the development of Hyde Park Square and the community's streets, schools and churches. Readers will rediscover lost places, like the Grandin Bridge, Rookwood, the Pines, Belcamp and the Hermitage.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738577906
Pub Date: 3/1/10
On Sale Date: 3/1/10
$24.99
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036090 Series: Images of America
9.3
Cincinnati's Brewing History
Sarah Stephens
Summary
Dating all the way back to 1812, the history of brewing in Cincinnati is a long and illustrious narrative. These days, Cincinnati's brewing culture is experiencing a multifaceted renaissance with a promising outlook.
In the mid-19th century, the Queen City's rapidly expanding German population definitively transformed the industry, making Cincinnati one of the nation's foremost brewing centers. Principally based in the vibrant Over-the-Rhine district, the golden age of brewing in Cincinnati saw the creation of architecturally spectacular brewery structures, a proliferation of related industries, as well as an abundance of saloons and beer gardens. The enactment of Prohibition crippled this formerly booming industry, however, and although local brewers returned to revive their tradefollowing the repeal of Prohibition, the industry would never regain its former prominence. Cincinnati's Brewing History offers a concise overview of the history of brewing and beer culture in the region through vintage and contemporary images, as well as brewing collectibles. Arcadia
Cincinnati and Southwest Ohio's Haunted Memories
Jeff Morris, Michael A. Morris
Summary
There is a dark history in southwest Ohio that some people would much rather forget. A riot tore through downtown Cincinnati in 1884, a fi re burned relentlessly at the Salvation Army orphanage on Front Street, and one of the largest mass murders in history occurred in a small, unassuming home in Hamilton. Many of these tragedies have begun to fade away, forgotten in dusty books hidden on library shelves. The spirits of those involved in these tragedies, though, are not so easily forgotten. Many of the most popular historic sites and some of the lesser-known and forgotten corners of southwest Ohio are haunted by the spirits of those who lived and died there. Haunted Cincinnati and Southwest Ohio examines the ghostly history of more than 30 such locations. It tells ghost stories and reports historic events from area theaters, cemeteries, museums, parks, roads, railroad tracks, and even a castle through narrative and photographs. Perhaps the ghosts are history's way of remembering the past--even those dark corners of the past that few would like to relive.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738560793
Pub Date: 6/1/09
On Sale Date: 6/1/09
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.04 lb Wt
King Records of Cincinnati
Randy McNutt
Summary
Through stories of people, music, and dreams, King Records of Cincinnati tells the history of a recording company which launched countless musical careers.
Starting with a few songs and a dream in 1943, King Records--a leading American independent--launched musical careers from a shabby brick factory on Brewster Avenue in Cincinnati's Evanston neighborhood. Founder Sydney Nathan recorded country singers Cowboy Copas, Hawkshaw Hawkins, Wayne Raney, and others and later added black acts such as James Brown and the Famous Flames, Bull Moose Jackson, Hank Ballard and the Midnighters, Lonnie Johnson, and Freddy King. Meanwhile, King also explored polka, jazz, bluegrass, comedy, gospel, pop, and instrumental music--anything that Nathan could sell. Although King's Cincinnati factory closed in 1971, the company's diverse catalog of roots music had already become a phenomenon. Its legacy lives on in hundreds of classic recordings that are prized by collectors and musicians.
Arcadia Publishing
The Cincinnati Sound Randy McNutt, Jim LaBarbara
Summary
From 1940 to 1970, Cincinnati overflowed with musical opportunities. Hank Williams recorded his hit "Lovesick Blues." Andy Williams, Rosemary and Betty Clooney, and Doris Day appeared regularly on WLW Radio, which also broadcast Boone County Jamboree. Then came the network television show Midwestern Hayride and stardom for Kenny Price. Meanwhile, King and Fraternity Records released hundreds of hits for James Brown, Hank Ballard and the Midnighters, Cowboy Copas, Lonnie Mack, and the Casinos. In the late 1960s, the Lemon Pipers sang "Green Tambourine," and rock bands ruled Coney Island's Moonlite Gardens. It was a wild, incredible ride while it lasted, and it left such an indelible impression that today Cincinnati is remembered as one of America's top music capitals.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738551258
Pub Date: 6/20/07
On Sale Date: 6/25/07
$24.99
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036010
Series: Postcard History
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt
Cincinnati's Great Disasters
Betty Ann Smiddy, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
Summary
Cincinnati's Great Disasters explores catastrophes from 1905 to 1937, featuring floods, tornadoes, fires, explosions, winter storms, and crashes. Although tragic, disasters became popular postcard subjects in the early 1900s, with many of these photograph postcards being taken by professional photographers. The postcards documenting the 1907 and 1913 floods make up the bulk of this book, as these disasters dramatically affected Cincinnatians' lives and led to innovative flood prevention planning and health initiatives. Flooding ultimately determined where businesses and residences were located in the city and was a driving force behind urban renewal of the riverfront. Arcadia Publishing 9780738540900
Pub Date: 10/9/06 On Sale Date: 10/9/06
128 Pages
and White
Qty: 40
/ United States
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Cincinnati Bengals History
Christine Mersch, Jack Klumpe
Summary
There were three professional football teams in Cincinnati before the current Bengals became a permanent fixture in the city. The Cincinnati Celts, Reds, and an earlier Bengals team (formed in 1937) all had short appearances in leagues that soon folded. It was not until 1967 that the football gods again smiled on Cincinnati. Paul Brown, who founded the Cleveland Browns in 1942, sold the Browns in 1962 and went to work organizing a Cincinnati team that played its first game in 1968. While the Bengals may not own any Super Bowl rings, they have won two AFC championship games, in 1981 and 1988, and were AFC Central Division champions five times, 1970, 1973, 1981, 1988, and 1990, as well as topping the AFC North in 2005.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738534329
Pub Date: 12/7/05
On Sale Date: 12/7/05
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.04 lb Wt
Stepping out in Cincinnati
Queen City Entertainment 1900-1960
Allen J. Singer
Summary
Long before folks had a television set and radio in every room, they sought entertainment by stepping out for a night on the town. The choices around Cincinnati were nearly limitless: live theater at the Cox; spectacular musicals at the Shubert; hotels featuring fine dining and dance orchestras; talking pictures at everyone's favorite movie palace--the Albee; burlesque and vaudeville shows at the Empress Theater on Vine Street; and gambling casinos were just a short drive across the river in Newport. All of the major entertainment venues in the Queen City during the first half of the 20th century are explored in Stepping out in Cincinnati. From saloons to ornate movie palaces and from the Cotton Club to the Capitol, you join those pleasure seekers, getting a real sense of what they saw: wonderful events and their countless images--the things of which fond memories were made. Today, those memories have faded and virtually all of the once-glittering showplaces have been bulldozed into history. But within these pages, we get to experience first hand what it was like to be there. Unique ...
Cincinnati's Golden Age
Betty Ann Smiddy, Frank Wilmes
Summary
In its golden age, Cincinnati was a leader in industry and culture. Europeans immigrated into the city to fill jobs, and the rural landscape was developing into suburbs. Incline railways provided access to hilltop neighborhoods, and for the first time, the middle class could afford to move to outlying areas, commuting to work in the city. Breweries, soap manufacturers, meat packing plants, and other industries flourished, as supplies and products were distributed throughout Cincinnati along the Miami-Erie Canal--steamboats crowded the Ohio River wharves. The city thrived during the decades surrounding the turn of the 19th century.
9.3
Pub Date: 10/20/04
On Sale Date: 10/20/04
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.04 lb Wt
Cincinnati on the Go
History of Mass Transit
Allen J. Singer
Summary
Cincinnati on the Go explores the various modes of transportation that helped people get around in the first half of the 20th century, providing a unique view of the Queen City through the eyes of her everyday commuters. This volume features historic images of river transportation, street railways, city buses, steam railroads, the first automobiles, and wonderful, rare street scenes. Author Allen J. Singer expands on the transportation photographs in the previously released The Cincinnati Subway, inviting the reader up and out of the abandoned subway tunnels and on a visual tour through the historic streets of the Queen City on her riverboats, streetcars, cable cars, railroads, interurbans, and buses.
Pub Date: 10/16/02 On Sale Date: 10/16/02
128 Pages
and White
Qty: 40
/ United States
9.3
Cincinnati on Field and Court
The Sports Legacy of the Queen City
Kevin Grace
Summary
Sports are a key expression of civic identity along the Ohio River and are a large part of any discussion of Cincinnati's heritage. Their significance helps us interpret the broader issues of economic and social classes, gender differences, race and ethnicity matters, politics, and community values-in short, sports help us understand ourselves.
Covering the time period from the 19th century when German immigrants formed the first American Tuner societies for athletic training, and professional baseball developed to the current age of new ballparks and sports celebrities, Cincinnati on Field and Court takes a look at the place of sports in the cultural life of the Queen City. Included are professional teams like the Reds, Bengals, and Royals; legendary figures like Pete Rose, Oscar Robertson, and Ezzard Charles; dramatic moments like the 1919 World Series, the courageous story of Maurice Stokes, and the Olympic achievements of DeHart Hubbard; and social issues like the impact of women's sports and racial segregation and integration. The good, the bad, the foolish, the innovative, the t...
Arcadia Publishing
9780738519555
Pub Date: 4/22/02
On Sale Date: 4/22/02
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 6
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Images of America
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Cincinnati Revealed
A Photographic Heritage of the Queen City
Kevin Grace
Summary
In nearly 200 rarely seen photographs and vintage postcards, discover Cincinnati as you've never seen it before.
Since its inception in 1788, Cincinnati has evolved from a brawling pioneer town to a thriving Midwest metropolis, experiencing rapid growth and unprecedented social and technological change. Highlighted in this volume are the city's spectacular architectural achievements, its centers of culture and learning, its hubs of industry and transportation, its legendary sports tradition, its diverse neighborhoods, and, above all, the spirit of its citizenry. Through these striking images, together with the insightful text, authors Kevin Grace and Tom White take the reader on a unique visual tour of this historic river city. It is a tour well worth taking.
The History Press
9781467157247
Pub Date: 5/6/24
On Sale Date: 5/6/24
$24.99 USD/$29.99 CAD Trade Paperback
192 Pages Carton Qty:
Tanked in Cincinnati
Fortune & Calamity in the Beer Business
Michael D. Morgan, Bret D. Kollmann Baker
Summary
For most, beer is a beverage. To a brave few, it's a lifestyle. In Tanked in Cincinnati , Mike Morgan and Bret Kollmann Baker drink a few brews with the region's most legendary brewers, beer reps, and bar owners and take a soul-searching look at why some great ideas succeed wildly, and others ignite a dumpster fire. Along the way, they embrace the nostalgia for the early days in craft beer, answer what it's like to be the number one enemy of Anheuser-Busch, and ask hard hitting questions like, "Why are there so many kids in this tap room?" With interviews from Jim Koch of Boston Beer Co., "Mr. Cincinnati" Jim Tarbell, "Beer Dave" Gausepohl, Scott LaFollette of the late Blank Slate, Bryant Goulding of Rhinegeist Brewing Co., and more, Morgan and Kollmann Baker discover how a city once synonymous with America's best beer lost its beer identity and then reclaimed it with a vengeance.
The History Press
9781467152884
Pub Date: 5/15/23
On Sale Date: 5/15/23
$23.99 USD/$30.99 CAD Trade Paperback
192 Pages
Carton Qty: 36
History / United States HIS036090
Series: History & Guide
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History Lover's Guide to Cincinnati, A
Robert Schrage
Summary
A tour of the Queen City's rich heritage One of the oldest cities in the Midwest, Cincinnati has history in its bones. In the 1800s, the city was often styled the "Paris of America" due in part to ambitious architectural projects like the Music Hall, Cincinnatian Hotel, and city hall. Many of these historical structures still exist. The city also has sundry links to American presidents, whose stories can still be seen if you know where to look. Thriving destinations like Over the Rhine and Findlay Market provide glimpses of Cincinnati as it once was and how it is today. Offering something for native and visitor alike, author Robert Schrage leads a trip through the past and present of one of the nation's most historic cities.
The History Press
9781467152822
Pub Date: 11/14/22
On Sale Date: 11/14/22
$23.99 USD/$26.99 CAD Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Cincinnati Curiosities
Healing Powers of the Wamsley Madstone, Nocturnal Exploits of Old Man Dead, Mazeppa’s Naked Ride & More
Greg Hand
Summary
Cincinnatians today wrap themselves in a comforting blanket of serene conformity, soothed by the myth that the Queen City has always been a bland, somewhat Germanic, little backwater. History tells us otherwise. Old Cincinnati was a pretty strange place. UFOs? Witchcraft? Sea monsters? Occult societies? Public executions? All very common in Old Cincinnati. Over its history, this burgeoning river metropolis pursued the unusual, the sensational and the controversial. Cincinnati was big--among the ten largest U.S. cities. And it was rude and crude, still shaking off the dust from its years as a frontier outpost. Much of the popular nightlife then would be illegal today. Buckle up as author Greg Hand leads a rambunctious tour through the old, weird Cincinnati.
The History Press
9781467147217
Pub Date: 1/10/22
On Sale Date: 1/10/22
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
176 Pages
Carton Qty: 25
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Lost
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Lost
Cincinnati Concert Venues of the '50s and '60s
From the Surf Club to Ludlow Garage
Steven Rosen, Jim Tarbell
Summary
The nightspots, rock clubs, arenas & more that made the city swing Cincinnati in the '50s and '60s offered a stunning array of live music and entertainment venues. Though many of them no longer exist, their memories live on. Fulfilling an "obligation'? to mobsters, blues crooner Charles Brown played a residency at the Sportsman's Club in Newport. Incendiary comedian Lenny Bruce performed at the Surf Club on the city's conservative west side. Jim Tarbell's short-lived but iconic Ludlow Garage became a major stop on the national "ballroom'? circuit that grew up around rock 'n' roll as it matured into its progressive, experimental era. Signaling an end to the '60s, Iggy Pop created a sensation at the 1970 Cincinnati Summer Pop Festival at Crosley Field.
Join seasoned journalist Steven Rosen on a tour through historically heady days in the Queen City's music scene.
Christmas in Cincinnati
Wendy H. Beckman
Summary Believe in the Magic
The most wonderful time of the year has its own special meaning for those who grew up in the Queen City. The elves at Shillito's and Pogie and Patter the talking reindeer were as integral to holiday merriment as caroling and eggnog. The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden really knows how to throw a Christmas party for people andanimals, and WinterFest at Kings Island provides much-needed warmth in the winter chill. Many city squares display Christmas trees bathed in lights and offer horse-drawn carriages or a skating rink. But only Cincinnati offers Santa rappelling down the face of a building and an ice skating rink with bumper cars.
Join local author Wendy Hart Beckman for a merry jaunt through Yuletide years gone by.
The History Press
9781467148320
Pub Date: 10/4/21
On Sale Date: 10/4/21
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
192 Pages
Carton Qty: 36
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: American Palate
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Cincinnati Wine An Effervescent History
Dann Woellert
Summary
Explore the stories of the wine pioneers of the Midwest
Wine and Cincinnati were once a perfect pairing. So much so that the "Queen City'? nickname was inspired by Sparkling Catawba Wine, the delectable libation that sparked the Catawba Craze of the mid-1800s. Longworth's Golden Wedding Sparkling Catawba was most celebrated, but Werk's Golden Eagle and Red Cross, Corneau's Cornucopia, Thompson's Hillside, Bogen's Diamond, Mottier's National Premium, and Schumann's Queen Victoria bolstered the city's reputation as the American Rhineland. These winemakers passed their knowledge onto Lake Erie, the New York Finger Lakes, Pennsylvania, Missouri, and California. Today, that knowledge has returned home, as Henke, Skeleton Root, Meier, and Vinoklet hope to make the city a wine haven again.
Food historian Dann Woellert leads a tour through Cincy's storied past and promising future with the grape and the vine. The History Press 9781467148078
Cincinnati Murder & Mayhem
Roy Heizer
Summary
Death & Destruction in the Queen City
Cincinnati's history is rife with reprehensible crimes and great tragedies. In 1874, a brutal murder caught the attention of a strange and notorious journalist who turned the crime into a legend. In the 1930s, Cincinnati resident Anna Marie Hahn became Ohio's first female serial killer and the first woman executed in its electric chair--but she isn't the only serial killer to have darkened the dangerous streets of the city. Murderers are not the only monsters. Microbes did the dirty work in 1849 and 1919, and Mother Nature herself turned killer in 1937 when the Ohio River lethally overflowed its banks.
Explore stories of murder and catastrophe as author and history lecturer Roy Heizer leads this dark journey into the sinister side of Cincinnati.
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The History Press
9781467141529
Pub Date: 9/28/20
On Sale Date: 9/28/20
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
176 Pages
Carton Qty: 5
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.5 in T | 0.05 lb Wt
Cincinnati Food
A History of Queen City Cuisine
Polly Campbell
Summary
Gathering the stories of the pioneers and the entrepreneurs of the past and the present, Enquirer food critic Polly Campbell unfolds how Cincinnati's history has set the table for its menu today.
Over the years, Cincinnati has earned a reputation for conservatism and keeping to itself, especially regarding food, but that's changing. Old favorites like cinnamon-scented chili on spaghetti, ice cream with huge chocolate chunks and old-fashioned German butchers selling goetta, brats and metts are being rediscovered--and in some cases re-created. A similar urge for experimentation and innovation from restaurants, farmers' markets and food producers is bringing new energy to the city's tables.
The History Press
9781467142083
Pub Date: 7/22/19
On Sale Date: 7/22/19
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade
176 Pages Color sigs / inserts
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036090
Series: American Palate
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Cincinnati Goetta A Delectable History
Dann Woellert
Summary Cincinnati loves goetta.
Since its arrival with nineteenth-century Germanic immigrants, this humble dish has evolved from peasant staple to ubiquitous delicacy. Once upon a time, Cincinnatians found goetta mostly in neighborhood butcher shops, in Over-the-Rhine's so-called Goetta Alley and through Sander Packing, its first commercial producer. Now hungry locals scarf it down at diners and white-linen establishments alike and in everything from egg rolls to Reuben sandwiches. Tracing goetta from its Germanic origins and its first stop in Greater Cincinnati to its largest commercial producers, Queen City Sausage and Gliers, food etymologist and "Goettevangelist" Dann Woellert explores goetta's history in the city that made it regionally famous.
The History Press
9781625858986
Pub Date: 11/6/17
On Sale Date: 11/6/17
$21.99 USD/$24.99
CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
176 Pages
Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036090
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8 Wonders of Cincinnati
Wendy Beckman, Allison Ranieri
Summary
Cincinnati is an amazing place to live and visit for so many reasons. Local author Wendy Beckman and illustrator Allison Ranieri celebrate the city's eight wonders--architecture, art, commerce, food, customs, geography, history and people. With its Venetian Gothic lancet arches and crystal chandeliers, the Cincinnati Music Hall stands as an architectural masterpiece. The Cincinnati Red Stockings made history as the first professional baseball team. Remnants of marine fossils from the Ordovician Period remind residents that the city was once under water. Limitless local varieties of goetta range from family recipes to trendy café dishes. And the city birthed trailblazers like track and field star DeHart Hubbard, the first African American to win an Olympic gold medal in an individual event. These stories and more reveal the unique character of the Queen City.
The History Press
9781467119894
Pub Date: 11/28/16
Hidden History of Cincinnati
Jeff Suess
Summary
From the Black Brigade's role in protecting the city against Confederate siege to the original 1937 Cincinnati Bengals, author Jeff Suess reveals the triumphs and tribulations of the first major American city founded after the American Revolution.
So many colorful stories are lost to time. The last passenger pigeon on earth, Martha, died in the Cincinnati Zoo in 1914. Just outside the city, a young Annie Oakley beat her future husband in a shooting contest. The deadliest maritime disaster in American history was the explosion of the steamboat Sultana, built in the Queen City. The nation's first train robbery occurred in the Cincinnati area, and some clever victims hid jewelry in their hair and bodices.
Arcadia Publishing
9781439600689
Pub Date: 6/2/10
On Sale Date: 6/7/10
$11.99 USD/$11.99 CAD Trade Paperback
48 Pages Color
Carton Qty: 40
Ages 7 to 11, Grades 3 to 6
History / United States HIS036090
Series: Arcadia Kids
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.1 in T | 0.4 lb Wt
Cincinnati, OH:
Cool Stuff Every Kid Should Know
Kate Boehm Jerome
Summary
Do you know... WHAT ingredients are in Cincinnati's own chili recipe? (Hint: It's pasta perfect!) WHY Cincinnati was once nicknamed "Porkopolis?" (Hint: It had nothing to do with the weight of its citizens!) Find these answers and more in Cool Stuff Every Kid Should Know--an interesting little book about a very special place on the planet!
Arcadia Kids is a new series of fun, colorful, easy-to-read books for children ages 7-11 featuring attentiongrabbing cover art, inviting conversational style content, and vivid full-color images of landmarks and geography. Parents, grandparents, and savvy shoppers will appreciate the feel good factor of purchasing books that are both fun AND educational.
Pub Date: 9/30/09 On Sale Date: 9/30/09
128 Pages Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036090 Series: Haunted America
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.5
Ghosts of Cincinnati: The Dark Side of the Queen City
Teri Casper, Dan Smith
Summary
A ghostly captain who forever guards her steamboat, an elusive lady in green who roams Carew Tower, spectral lovers who reunite in museum halls, these are among the souls who walk Cincinnati's forgotten paths. Take a chilling tour with Teri Casper and Dan Smith, owners of Cincinnati Tours, Inc., as they recount the infamous murder of Imogene Remus by her bootlegger husband and recall the tale of a young World War II soldier who is still searching for a way home from Union Terminal. Wander among the lonely mausoleums of Spring Grove Cemetery and listen for strange echoes in Music Hall to meet the otherworldly residents of the Queen City.
The History Press
9781467152945
Pub Date: 2/27/23
On Sale Date: 2/27/23
$23.99 USD/$31.99 CAD Trade Paperback
208 Pages
Carton Qty: 28
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: No Series (Generic)
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T |
0.04 lb Wt
Made in Ohio
A History of Buckeye Invention & Ingenuity
Conrade C. Hinds
Summary
American Know How in the Heart of It All Ohio was and remains tailor made for commerce, transportation, invention, and manufacturing. Located between Lake Erie and the Ohio River, it was perfect for canals, railways, and, ultimately, highways, which allowed coal, iron ore, and oil into industrial centers such as Cleveland, Dayton, Akron, Youngstown, and Cincinnati. These powerhouses fostered the ingenuity and practical inventiveness that made Ohio a mecca for manufacturing. Beyond heavy industry, the state also nurtured the growth of All-American goods and brands like Quaker Oats and Smucker's jellies and jams, Diamond matches and Sherwin Williams paints, the Etch-A-Sketch and Play-Doh, and many, many more. Author Conrade C. Hinds places a spotlight on dreamers and builders in the Buckeye State.
The History Press
9781467143769
Columbus Pizza A Slice of History
Jim Ellison
Summary
For nearly a century Columbus, Ohio pizza parlors have served up delicious meals by the tray and by the slice. This history goes back to the 1930s, when TAT Ristorante began serving pizza. Today, it is the oldest family-owned restaurant in the city. Over the years, a specific style evolved guided by the experiences and culinary interpretations of local pizza pioneers like Jimmy Massey, Romeo Sirij, Tommy Iacono, Joe Gatto, Cosmo Leonardo, Pat Orecchio, Reuben Cohen, Guido Casa and Richie DiPaolo. The years of experimentation and refinement culminated in Columbus being crowned the pizza capital of the USA in the 1990s. Author and founder of the city's first pizza tour Jim Ellison chronicles one of the city's favorite foods.
The History Press
9781626194922
Pub Date: 11/4/14
On Sale Date: 11/4/14
160 Pages Carton Qty: 40
/ United States
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.8 lb Wt
The Ohio State University District: A Neighborhood History
Emily Foster
Summary
What is it like to grow up, live, work, shop and hang out next to one of the nation's largest university campuses? According to firsthand accounts of Ohio State neighbors, life in the University District is entertaining, fascinating and sometimes maddening. Stories range from picnics in the University Woods and chats from porch swings to riots filled with tear gas and zoning wars mired in acrimony. The century of stories in this book reflects the shifting demographics of the district and the struggle against urban decay. Take a stroll with editor Emily Foster as she celebrates the historic homes, landmarks, architecture and collegiate culture that belong to this neighborhood like no other.
Pub Date: 6/18/10
On Sale Date: 6/18/10
128 Pages
Qty: 40
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
The Professor & the Coed Scandal & Murder at the Ohio State University
Mark C. Gribben
Summary
The Professor & the Coed documents the history of this Ohio University scandal--an illicit affair and murder.
In the sweltering summer of 1929, the people of Columbus, Ohio, were enthralled by news of the Ohio State University veterinary professor and Olympic gold medal, winning pistol shooter on trial for the murder of his twenty-four-year-old lover, who was a medical student. Local writer Mark Gribben reveals how Dr. James Howard Snook was captured and interrogated, including his gory confession of Theora Hix's death. During the trial, the details of the illicit love affair were so salacious that newspapers could only hint about what really led to the coed's murder and the professor's ultimate punishment. For the first time, read the full account of this astonishing story, from scandalous beginning to tragic end.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738560342
Pub Date: 7/27/09
On Sale Date: 7/27/09
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
The Ohio State University Neighborhoods
Doreen N. Uhas Sauer, Stuart J. Koblentz, University District Organization
Summary
The Ohio State University's surrounding neighborhoods predate the establishment of the nation's largest university. What emerged after the university's founding from NECKO to Glen Echo was a diverse community of people, professions, housing styles, educational experiments, and activism. Despite intense development pressures after World War II and inevitable change to a densely populated area, 80 percent of the historic housing stock remains. The university area neighborhoods have more districts on the National Register of Historic Places and city-protected historic districts than any other area in Columbus. In addition to longtime residents, the University District has been the collegiate incubator of more famous people than any other neighborhood in Ohio--humorist James Thurber, bicycle daredevil Conn Baker, writer Dorothy Canfield Fisher, Dr. Charles Pavey, vaudevillian Elsie Janis, and athlete Jesse Owens, to name a few.
Original Ohio
Dreamsville, The Magic City & Other Historic Ohio Communities
David W. Meyers, Elise Meyers Walker
Summary
“Every community begins with a dream—a dream of a better life.”
Home to thousands of settlements extending as far back as 13,000 years ago, Ohio has seen most of its architectural history fall to the wrecking ball. But there is still history all around if we know where to look. Located south of Dayton, SunWatch is the best-known Fort Ancient Indian village in the United States. On the other side of the state, Marietta is the oldest permanent settlement in the Northwest Territory. About fifty miles southeast of Cincinnati, antebellum Ripley grew to prominence as a bastion of abolitionism. Dennison, also known as Dreamsville, was born virtually overnight thanks to the railroads.
Authors David Meyers and Elise Meyers Walker reveal twenty-one communities where the Ohio story can still be seen.
The History Press
9781467155908
Pub Date: 3/4/24
On Sale Date: 3/4/24
$24.99 USD/$29.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 1
History / United States HIS036090
Series: The History Press
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.02 lb Wt
Lost Ohio Treasure
Mark Strecker
Summary
The Buckeye State is rich in buried treasure stories, but what's true and what's not?
Wild yarns and plausible legends cling to a number of historical events, including the French and Indian War, Confederate general John Morgan's raid into Ohio, Prohibition, John Dillinger's bank robbing career, and the California Gold Rush. The hope of finding these riches has inspired treasure hunters since Ohio became a state. But enthusiasm has its drawbacks, for many an Ohioan has been duped by con artists toting everything from divining rods and magic tomes to dubious devices like the "scientific gold compass."
Author Mark Strecker dives deep into historical record to test the credibility of these tales and others.
The History Press
9781467147316
Pub Date: 10/18/21
On Sale Date: 10/18/21
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
144 Pages Carton Qty: 1000 History / United States HIS036090 Series: Murder & Mayhem
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T |
Murder & Mayhem in Columbus, Ohio
Nellie Kampmann
Summary
Long forgotten tales of crime and chaos from Ohio's capital city
Every city's history has its dark underbelly of crime. Columbus is no exception. From the turn of the century to the dawn of World War I, scandals involving an opium den and a sadistic murderer rocked a respectable downtown community. Around the same time, a cop killer masterminded a plot to free himself from the Franklin County jail by having his gang attempt to blow the place up with nitroglycerin. In 1946, dead bodies kept popping up after a prim, young teacher disappeared from a quiet Grandview Heights neighborhood. Two years later, a middle-aged housewife was killed with a butcher knife the same day that a tattooed mystery woman was found knifed to death in a downtown hotel.
Join Nellie Kampmann as she explores the back alleys of Arch City history.
The History Press
9781467143677
Pub Date: 9/27/21
On Sale Date: 9/27/21
$24.99 USD/$27.99 CAD Trade Paperback
144 Pages Black and White
Qty: 40
/ United States HIS036090
Lost
9.3
Forgotten Landmarks of Columbus
Tom Betti, Doreen Uhas Sauer, Columbus Landmarks Foundation
Summary
Explore the stories behind Columbus' most stunning landmarks, both those sadly lost and others miraculously saved.
As the crossroads city of the Midwest, Columbus has always thrived. Over the years, many of the city's most important and most beautiful buildings--packed with marble, ornate metalwork, painted ceilings and glitz and glamour--have been reduced to dust or left in disrepair. Union Station and stately mansions of well-to-do industrialists are no longer there to tell the story of the city. The Alfred Kelley Mansion, the Chittenden Hotel, the Franklin County Courthouse, and the Walk of Wonders in the Great Western Shopping Center were lost, but the palatial Ohio Theatre and the modest Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker home, both designated National Historic Landmarks, were saved. Tom Betti and Doreen Uhas Sauer, authors of Historic Hotels of Columbus and Historic Taverns of Columbus, recapture stories and memories of a forgotten Columbus.
Ohio's Black Hand Syndicate
The Birth of Organized Crime in America
David Meyers, Elise Meyers Walker
Summary
Organized crime was born in the back of a fruit store in Marion. Before America saw headlines about the Capone Mob, the Purple Gang and Murder Inc., the specter of the Black Hand terrorized nearly every major city.
Fears that the Mafia had reached our shores and infiltrated every Italian immigrant community kept police alert and citizens on edge. It was only a matter of time before these professed Robin Hoods formed a band. And when they did, the eyes of the world turned to Ohio, particularly when the local Black Hand outfit known as the Society of the Banana went on trial. Authors David Meyers and Elise Meyers Walker unfold this first and nearly forgotten chapter on crime syndicate history.
The History Press
9781625859143
Pub Date: 12/4/17
On Sale Date: 12/4/17
$21.99 USD/$24.99
CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
192 Pages
Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Lost Restaurants of Central Ohio and Columbus
Christine Hayes, Doug Motz, Liz Lessner
Summary
From remote diners to downtown political havens, the restaurants of central Ohio satisfied palates for generations. In the era of Sunday drives before interstates, fabulous family-owned restaurants were the highlight of the trip. Sample the epicurean empires established by Greek, Italian, German and Chinese families. Recall the secrets of Surly Girl's chandelier, the delicious recipes handed down by chefs and the location of Flippo the Clown's former jazz hideaway. Following their previous book, Lost Restaurants of Columbus, authors Christine Hayes and Doug Motz deliver a second helping of unforgettable establishments that cemented central Ohio's reputation for good food and fun. That includes eighteen destination eateries in fifteen surrounding towns.
9781626190610
Pub Date: 4/16/13
On Sale Date: 4/16/13
$21.99 USD/$22.99
CAD/€17.99
Columbus and the Great Flood of 1913: The Disaster that Reshaped the Ohio Valley
Conrade C. Hinds
Summary
Beginning on Easter Sunday, March 23, 1913, Columbus and the Ohio Valley endured a downpour that would produce the largest flood in one hundred years. Heavy rains came on the heels of an especially cold winter, resulting in a torrent of runoff over saturated and frozen ground. Rivers and streams quickly overflowed and levees failed, sending tsunami-like floodwater into unsuspecting communities and claiming four hundred lives. There were ninety-six deaths in Columbus alone when the swollen Scioto River emptied water that ran nine to seventeen feet deep through the streets of the near west side. Join Conrade C. Hinds and the Columbus Landmarks Foundation in a closer look at a flood disaster that reshaped the American Midwest.
The History Press
9781609496708
Pub Date: 5/29/12
On Sale Date: 5/29/12
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€17.99 EUR Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
0.6 lb Wt
Historic Columbus Taverns:
The Capital City's Most Storied Saloons
Tom Betti, Doreen Uhas Sauer
Summary
One of the first buildings in Central Ohio in the 1790s was a tavern and 200 years later--Columbus as a foodie" town shows renewed interest in discovering its historic "liquid assets." Once historic taverns in frontier Columbus featured live bears chained to giant wheels, pumping water for travelers in need of a shower and giving new meaning to the term "watering hole." Existing historic taverns in Columbus span from 1830s through the 1930s and still have little-known histories, stories, scandals, as well as, architectural fabric to explore. One is built on a still active graveyard; another is in the building of a former Pentecostal church. Several remain from the Irish and German migrations and survived Prohibition; one was the quintessential gentlemen's bar still with pool room that connected by underground tunnel to the Ohio Statehouse in a time of temperance. Another was both a tavern and a bordello for Union and Confederate officers (though on different nights). Set in the social and political historic context of a changing city, the taverns offer a chance to explore the city's ...
A Haunted History of Columbus, Ohio
Nellie Kampmann
Summary
From the playful spirits of the Kelton House Museum and Garden to the wavy-armed apparition that prowls the fourth floor of Ohio State's main library, Columbus is teeming with ghosts. Meet the deceased yet meddlesome stage manager at the Ohio Theatre and the tuxedo-clad ghost awaiting his ride on Franklin Avenue. Learn the horrifying secrets behind the jail cells in one Columbus home and the truth about a centuries-old haunting near Dublin. Columbus Landmarks Foundation ghost tour guide Nellie Kampmann takes you on a journey to meet the mischievous souls and malevolent entities who aren't quite ready to leave this city
Arcadia Publishing
9781439600870
Pub Date: 5/2/11
On Sale Date: 5/2/11
$11.99 USD/$11.99
CAD/€9.49 EUR Trade Paperback
48 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
Ages 7 to 11, Grades 3 to 6
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Arcadia Kids
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.1 in T | 0.4 lb Wt
Columbus and the State of Ohio: Cool Stuff Every Kid Should Know
Kate Boehm Jerome
Summary
DO YOU KNOW...
WHY the Ohio Village Muffins' baseball games are so special?
(Hint: Their equipment bags are very light!)
WHAT other name was favored before Columbus became the city's official name?
(Hint: City and state might've been confused!)
Find these answers and more in Cool Stuff Every Kid Should Know?. Arcadia Kids is a new series of fun, colorful, easy-to-read books for children ages 7-11 featuring attention-grabbing cover art, inviting conversational style content, and vivid full-color images of landmarks and geography. Parents, grandparents, and savvy shoppers will appreciate the feel good factor of purchasing books that are both fun AND educational.
Pub Date: 6/26/17
On Sale Date: 6/26/17
$21.99 USD/$24.99
CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036090
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Central Ohio Legends & Lore
James A. Willis
Summary
The legendary tales of Central Ohio reach far beyond the region. Bigfoot-like creatures have been sighted in the state since the 1800s. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base was the headquarters for the military's investigations into UFO sightings in the mid-twentieth century. Some of Johnny Appleseed's earliest orchards were planted near present-day Steubenville, Mansfield and Lima, and a farm in Nova boasts the last tree planted by Appleseed. Join James A. Willis as he travels across Central Ohio and delves into the Buckeye State's stories of murderous villains, courageous heroes and even a few ghosts and monsters.
The History Press
9781467135801
Pub Date: 5/2/16
On Sale Date: 5/2/16
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
176 Pages Carton Qty: 80
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
lb Wt
The History Press
9781626199286
Pub Date: 11/30/15
On Sale Date: 11/30/15
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036090
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
The Columbus Food Truck Cookbook
Renee
Casteel Cook, Tiffany Harelik
Summary
Every food truck in Columbus has a story. Jim Pashovich, godfather of the local scene, honors his Macedonian heritage with his fleet of Pitabilities trucks. After working as a New York City line cook, Catie Randazzo returned to Columbus to open Challah! and wow the hometown crowd with her reimagined Jewish comfort food. Chef Tony Layne of Por'Ketta serves up rotisserie-style porcine fare in his tin-roofed truck. Established favorites like Paddy Wagon and Explorers Club pair with the city's best nightlife venues and breweries to extend their offerings at permanent pop-up kitchens. With insider interviews and over thirty recipes, food authors Tiffany Harelik and Renee Casteel Cook chew their way through the thriving food truck scene of Columbus.
Lost Restaurants of Columbus, Ohio Doug Motz, Christine Hayes
Summary
Ohio's capital city has long had a vibrant restaurant culture that included German immigrants, High Street eateries and the fads of the times. Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas wrote their thanks for a great meal at the Maramor. Yankees star Tommy Henrich held his customers spellbound with stories in his Diamond Room. Mama Marzetti dropped William Oxley Thompson's birthday cake and swept it back up off the floor. Join authors Doug Motz and Christine Hayes as they explore the stories of Woody Hayes's Jai Lai, manhole cover menus and bathtub décor at Water Works, as well as many other lost and beloved restaurants.
The History Press
9781609496685
Pub Date: 5/21/13
On Sale Date: 5/21/13
$14.99 USD/$17.99
CAD/€12.99 EUR Trade Paperback
400 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036090
7 in H | 5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.8 lb Wt
On This Day in Columbus, Ohio History
Tom Betti, Doreen Uhas Sauer
Summary
Columbus grew from a one-horse town to a metropolis one day at a time. Tom Betti and Doreen Uhas Sauer of the Columbus Landmarks Foundation have selected the 365 most fascinating city history vignettes for each day of the year. Match your seasons up to the full range of Columbus history, from the marching band hired to test the strength of incomplete statehouse stairs in January 1857 to the prohibition of public dancing in city parks in December 1913, and enjoy delightful tidbits every day in between.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738593715
Pub Date: 4/23/12
On Sale Date: 4/23/12
$24.99 USD/$24.99
CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036090 Series: Images of Aviation
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Aviation in Columbus
Richard E. Barrett
Summary
Columbus entered the air age early: the city was the destination for the world's first air-cargo flight in 1910, the home of the world's youngest licensed pilot in 1911, and the home of World War I flying ace Eddie Rickenbacker. The aviation history of Columbus continued with the opening of Norton Field in 1923, Columbus Airport (later Sullivant Avenue Airport) in 1928, Port Columbus in 1929, and Lockbourne Army Air Base (now Rickenbacker International Airport) in 1942. Port Columbus International Airport had the distinction of being built near a railroad track for a coast-to-coast air-rail service. The air-rail service did not last, but Port Columbus has survived and is an important part of central Ohio. Add to this the fact that a major aircraft factory was located in Columbus from 1941 to 1979, and the aviation history of Columbus is rich.
Pub Date: 11/29/10 On Sale Date: 11/29/10
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036090
Series: Murder & Mayhem
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.5 lb Wt
Historic Columbus Crimes
Mama's in the Furnace, the Thing & More
David Meyers, Elise Meyers Walker
Summary
In Historic Columbus Crimes, the father-daughter team of David Meyers and Elise Meyers Walker looks back at sixteen tales of murder, mystery and mayhem culled from city history. Take the rock star slain by a troubled fan or the drag queen slashed to death by a would-be ninja. Then there's the writer who died acting out the plot of his next book, the minister's wife incinerated in the parsonage furnace and a couple of serial killers who outdid the Son of Sam. Not to mention a gunfight at Broad and High, grave-robbing medical students, the bloodiest day in FBI history and other fascinating stories of crime and tragedy. They're all here, and they're all true!
Pub Date: 8/11/08 On Sale Date: 8/11/08
Columbus
The Musical Crossroads
David Meyers, Arnett Howard, James Loeffler, Candice Watkins
Summary
Columbus has long been known for its musicians. Unlike New York, San Francisco, Kansas City, Nashville, or even Cincinnati, however, it has never had a definable "scene." Still, some truly remarkable music has been made in this musical crossroads by the many outstanding musicians who have called it home. Since 1900, Columbus has grown from the 28th- to the 15th-largest city in the United States. During this period, it has developed into a musically vibrant community that has nurtured the talents of such artists as Elsie Janis, Ted Lewis, Nancy Wilson, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Dwight Yoakam, Bow Wow, and Rascal Flatts. But, in many instances, those who chose to remain at home were as good and, perhaps, even better.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738540573
Pub Date: 6/21/06
On Sale Date: 6/21/06
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036090
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Columbus 1910-1970
Richard E. Barrett
Summary
Columbus: 1910-1970 begins when Columbus was an industrial center and chronicles a pivotal time in this capital city's history. During the years covered here, the city lost many of its manufacturing enterprises and transformed into a government, education, research, and financial hub. Downtown Columbus was teeming with activity, making transportation to the city center vital. This volume ends as Columbus is in the beginning of a transformation that saw the accelerated development of suburbs and the dissipation of activities to outlying areas. In the vintage photographs in these pages, readers will also see the f lood of 1913, which claimed 100 lives and brought about flood prevention measures that forever changed the face of downtown Columbus.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738519623
Pub Date: 10/16/02
On Sale Date: 10/21/02
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
Columbus, Ohio 1898-1950 in Vintage Postcards
Richard E. Barrett
Summary
During the first half of the 20th century, Columbus grew from a population of 125,560 (1900) to a population of 375,901 (1950)-a three-fold increase. Postcards were one vehicle for recording the activities that accompanied this growth. Columbus, Ohio: 1898-1950 in Vintage Postcards includes the earliest Columbus scenic postcards, many scenes from the golden era of postcards, and later scenes that show some of the changes that occurred in Columbus between the end of World War I and the post-World War II boom of the late 1940s. The material presented is from the personal collection of the author, considered to be the most extensive collection in existence. This collection includes all of the common views such as the State Capitol, and a large number of one-of-a-kind views, including those of Papa Presutti's first saloon and of Tommy Sopwith (the English airplane manufacturer) at an air meet in Columbus in 1910.
Arcadia Publishing 9780738519616
Pub Date: 4/22/02
On Sale Date: 4/22/02
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 12
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.04 lb Wt
Forgotten Columbus
Andrew Henderson
Summary
A fascinating and insightful look at a forgotten era in Columbus, Ohio's history, today the state's largest city with a robust and exciting past.
Columbus, Ohio, ""an odd amalgam of the planned and the spontaneous,"" was founded on the banks of the Scioto River in 1812 as the new seat of this young state's government. Located in the wilderness of central Ohio, nearly equidistant to the ""real"" cities of Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Toledo, Columbus experienced 100 years of unprecedented growth from which it would emerge the state's capital in more than title alone. Today, it is Ohio's largest city. Forgotten Columbus features many people, places, and events that defined this burgeoning 19th and early-20th century city. And above all, the places--from the Old Ohio Penitentiary, to Fort Hayes, to the recently revitalized Brewery District--which either no longer exist, or have changed so dramatically over the years that they are barely recognizable. Residents and visitors alike will find this a fascinating, insightful, and at times surprising look back at a forgotten era in Columbus's his...
Columbus 1860-1910
Richard E. Barrett
Summary
Explore the rich history of Columbus, Ohio, from 1860-1910 through vintage images of its citizens, businesses, organizations and historic events.
In 1798, a settlement named Franklinton sprouted up on the west bank of the Scioto River, just below the Olentangy River. The Ohio legislature accepted a proposal in 1812 for the high bank east of the Scioto River, across the river from Franklinton, to be the site of the capital city. The location was given the name Columbus, even though it had no inhabitants at the time.
Columbus grew quickly and became the county seat. The arrival of the National Road, the Ohio Canal, and the railroads contributed greatly to Columbus's growth. This capital city developed first as a transportation hub, then as a manufacturing center and finally as the commerce, education and government center that it is today.
9.3
Pub Date: 5/16/22
Sale Date: 5/16/22
160 Pages
Qty: 1000 History / United States HIS036090
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.5 in T | 0.05 lb Wt
Ohio Ice Cream
A Scoop of History
Renee Casteel Cook
Summary
Cups, Cones & Claims to Fame in the Buckeye State
Drawing on a rich dairy heritage, Ohio has whipped up an ice cream industry worthy of tourism. The state has legitimate claims as the birthplace of the ice cream cone and the banana split, and the Klondike Bar and the Good Humor Man were created here. Ohio's storied legacy lives on today in the inventive new flavors at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams and Mason's Creamery and frozen forms at Simply Rolled. From seasonal mom-and-pop stands The Dairy Hut and Whipty-Do to year-round go-to scoop shops like Graeter's, Johnson's and Tom's Ice Cream Bowl, satisfied customers share taste experiences each as distinctly delicious as the next.Author Renee Casteel Cook takes readers on a tour of tasty treats from the 3C's to the smaller cities, sampling stories from the late 1800s to the present day.
Columbus Motor Speedway
Mike Garrepy
Summary
Columbus Motor Speedway: how this track rose to popularity, overcame several obstacles and became a community staple for 70 years.
From 1946-2016, the Columbus Motor Speedway, the tough one-third-mile track led primarily by the Nuckles family, presented numerous motorsport events ranging from motorcycles to coupes and, finally, to stock cars. Author and and racing historian Mike Garrepy takes you through the track's triumph and tragedy, rule changes and escalating costs, while showing how the track and weekly ranchers survived and prospered. During its 70-year run, the track witnessed the transition from home built race cars to sleek custom-built cars constructed on jigs to exacting specifications, with a corresponding increase in speeds. To keep up with a changing fan base, other events were offered in addition to weekly stock car shows, such as school bus races and thrill shows. Nevertheless, the core focus remained on the grassroots racers who supported the track on a weekly basis.
The History Press
9781467142502
Pub Date: 2/22/21
On Sale Date: 2/22/21
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
144 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036090
Series: Hidden History
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Hidden History of Dayton, Ohio
Tony Kroeger
Summary
Beyond the Wright brothers and the cash register, Dayton's rich history contains numerous astounding and overlooked people, events and places. One of the city's founders was involved in a conspiracy ring led by none other than disgraced former vice president Aaron Burr. Seemingly innocuous warehouses in a west Dayton residential neighborhood served as laboratories for the triggering mechanism of the atomic bomb. An obscure door located on a hillside once led to National Cash Register's secret underground tunnel system, and a curious stone wall along the Mad River served as an aqueduct abutment for the Miami-Erie Canal. Author Tony Kroeger unveils the historical features that give Dayton its character.
The History Press
9781625859099
Pub Date: 6/11/18
On Sale Date: 6/11/18
$23.99
192 Pages Black and White Carton Qty: 36
/ United States
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
Lost Dayton, Ohio
Andrew Walsh
Summary
Many of the places that helped make Dayton a center of innovation were lost to history, while others survived and adapted, representing the city's spirit of revitalization.
Some of the city's distinctive and significant structures, such as Steele High School and the Callahan Building, were demolished, while others, including the Arcade and Centre City Building, saw hard times but now await redevelopment. Entire neighborhoods, such as the Haymarket, and commercial districts, such as West Fifth Street, vanished and show no traces of their past. Others, including the popular Oregon District, narrowly escaped the wrecking ball. From the Wright Brothers Factory to the park that hosted the first NFL game, Andrew Walsh explores the diverse selection of retail, industrial, entertainment and residential sites from Dayton's disappearing legacy.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738593890
Pub Date: 9/3/12
On Sale Date: 9/3/12
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€20.49 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Images of Aviation
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Dayton Aviation
The
Wright Brothers to McCook Field
Kenneth M. Keisel
Summary
Hallowed skies blanket Dayton, Ohio, a city once known as the "Cradle of Aviation"--and with good reason. It was in Dayton that two brothers became the unlikely creators of the world's first airplane, but that is just the start of the story. Dayton Aviation: The Wright Brothers to McCook Field examines Dayton's civil and military aviation history from its start with the Wright Brothers to the founding of Wright and Patterson Fields in the 1930s, a period that saw the construction of the world's first airport, the Huffman Flying Prairie. Dayton was home to the first airplane factory and, later, the world's largest aircraft factory. The city introduced the world to crop dusting, landing lights, free-fall parachutes, pressurized cabins, night aerial photography, the first private-cabin plane, and the first strategic bomber. In downtown Dayton, office workers could look out windows and watch history unfold as pilots broke one world record after another in the skies over the city. Dayton was, and still is, the airplane capital of the world. These images, captured by the founding fathers o...
Dayton Ghosts & Legends
Sara K. Kaushal
Summary
Every city has its odd and scary side, and Dayton is no exception.
The ghost of Paul Sorg still sits in his favorite seat in the Sorg Opera House more than a hundred years after his death. The so-called phantom terrorized truck drivers crossing the Englewood Dam before disappearing for good. The famed Butter Street Monster roams Germantown. Magee Park is home to numerous bigfoot and ghost sightings--and even a unicorn sighting. A building of many names, the tower on Patterson Boulevard in Kettering near Hills and Dales Park has been the source of many stories for generations, but only now is its true story finally told.
Dayton native, author, and host of the Dayton Unknown blog Sara Kaushal leads a chilling tour of Gem City's strange and unusual history.
Pub Date: 6/28/21
On Sale Date: 6/28/21
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 1000 History / United States HIS036090
Series: Murder & Mayhem
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Murder & Mayhem in Dayton and the Miami Valley
Sara Kaushal
Summary
Delve into the Dastardly Deeds of the Valley
The Miami Valley of Ohio has a rich but gruesome and bloody history. In Dayton, Christine Kett murdered her daughter and confessed seventeen years later on her deathbed. William Fogwell of Beavercreek clung to life long enough to name his killer before he died. Joshua Monroe, a Yellow Springs man, killed his lover--also his sister in law--in a jealous rage. Reputed serial killer Oliver Crook Haugh was accused of murdering multiple women over several years, but he was ultimately convicted of killing "only'? his family.
Author and founder of the Dayton Unknown history blog Sara Kaushal uncovers the violent and horrific crimes of the past.
Pub Date: 8/17/15
Sale Date: 8/17/15
128 Pages Carton Qty:
Hockey in Dayton
Chuck Gabringer
Summary
Hockey in Dayton tells the story of teams, players, and events that were important parts of this sport through a collection of photographs.
In the 1950s, crowds that equaled half the city of Troy's population filled the newly constructed 3,900-seat Hobart Arena to watch the area's first hockey team, the Troy Bruins, take the ice. In the 1960s and 1970s, fans packed one of hockey's great ""barns,"" Hara Arena, to watch the Dayton Gems become one of the more well-known and successful franchises in all of professional hockey. In the 1990s and 2000s, it was the Dayton Bombers that reignited the area's love for hockey. Hockey in Dayton tells the story of the teams, players, people, and events that have permanently frozen hockey's place in the history of Dayton area sports.
The History Press
9781626193567
Pub Date: 6/24/14
On Sale Date: 6/24/14
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
176 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036090
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt
The Dayton Flight Factory: The Wright Brothers & the Birth of Aviation
Timothy R. Gaffney
Summary
The Wright brothers are known around the world as the inventors of the airplane. But few people know Wilbur and Orville invented the airplane in Dayton, Ohio--their hometown--not in North Carolina, where they tested it. Efforts to preserve historic places in the Dayton region where the Wright brothers lived and worked are paying off. Today, you can stroll the Wright brothers' neighborhood, see the original 1905 Wright Flyer III and walk the prairie where they flew it. A project to restore the Wright brothers' factory--the first American factory built to produce airplanes--will complete the picture. In this book, author Timothy R. Gaffney uses historical research and today's aviation heritage sites to retell the story of the Wright brothers from a hometown perspective.
Pub Date: 1/30/08 On Sale Date: 1/30/08
$24.99 USD/$24.99
The Great Dayton Flood of 1913
Trudy E. Bell
Summary
Beginning on Easter Sunday, March 23, 1913, torrential rains across the Midwest dropped a record three months of rainfall in four days.
Floodwaters funneled down Ohio's Miami Valley into the heart of the vibrant industrial city of Dayton. Levees burst, houses were swept away, and downtown was gutted by fires blazing from broken gas mains. At the end of Easter week, nearly 100 Daytonians had perished, and tens of thousands more were left homeless and destitute--a tragedy that made banner headlines in newspapers nationwide. Out of Dayton's ashes and mud rose fierce public resolve never again to suffer such destruction. The Great Dayton Flood of 1913 reproduces some 200 astounding photographs from the collections of the Dayton Metro Library and the Miami Conservancy District and the archives of the National Cash Register Company at Dayton History. They portray the terrifying flood, monumental destruction, heroic rescues, and compassionate leadership that occurred during the disaster and its immediate aftermath, as well as the pioneering flood-control engineering that has kept Dayton safe...
Arcadia Publishing
9780738540795
Pub Date: 8/23/06
On Sale Date: 8/28/06
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036090
Series: Postcard History Series
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.7 lb Wt
Dayton
Curt Dalton
Summary
The rise and near destruction of Dayton in the early 20th century is chronicled in this visual postcard history. The postcards showcase some of the city's unique commercial buildings, hotels, churches, and residences, many now long gone due to urban renewal and highway construction in the 1960s and 1970s. Landmarks featured include the National Soldiers' Home, built for veterans of the Civil War in 1868, and there is an entire chapter dedicated to the events of the 1913 flood that forever changed the face of the city. Over 200 postcard images were selected from the Dayton Metro Library and a number of privately held collections.
Arcadia Publishing
9781467116299
Pub Date: 3/14/16
On Sale Date: 3/14/16
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€21.99 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036090 Series: Images of Aviation
9.3 in H
Wright Field
Kenneth M. Keisel
Summary
Wright Field features scores of photographs that show the airfield from its founding in 1927 through World War II, the Cold War, and beyond.
From its founding in 1927 until the establishment of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in 1948, Wright Field played a vital role keeping the Army Air Force positioned as the world's leader in aircraft design and development. The Second World War catapulted it into the forefront of America's war effort, as virtually every new aircraft produced for the Army Air Force was developed and tested in Dayton. Wright Field's testing program also had the fascinating task of studying captured enemy aircraft, including some powered by jet engines, which engineers at the installation were also developing. Images of Aviation: Wright Field features scores of amazing photographs that tell the story of the airfield from its founding in 1927 through World War II, the Cold War, and beyond. Readers will also see the impact the base has played in the local community by providing thousands of jobs, as well as some of the greatest air shows ever held in the United States....
The History Press
9781467117715
Pub Date: 10/19/15
On Sale Date: 10/19/15
$21.99
160 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036090
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
lb Wt
The History Press 9781467156233
Pub Date: 3/4/24
On Sale Date: 3/4/24
$24.99
208 Pages
Qty: 1
/ United States
Series: The History Press
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
A History of Peace in Dayton, Ohio
Tammy Newsom
Summary
While the Gem City is better known as the birthplace of aviation, Dayton has an impressive history of working toward peace. Generations of Daytonians worked passionately to create a nonviolent and welcoming community to inspire others. Abolitionists assisted escaped slaves from one Underground checkpoint to the next. Quakers peacefully abstained from war and chartered several colleges in the Dayton area. The Wright brothers invented the airplane to end all wars, and the landmark Dayton Peace Accords famously ended the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Author Tammy Newsom explores the inventiveness, compassion and courage of the men and women who have made Dayton a city of peace.
Original Ohio
Dreamsville, The Magic City & Other Historic Ohio Communities
David W. Meyers, Elise Meyers Walker
Summary
“Every community begins with a dream—a dream of a better life.”
Home to thousands of settlements extending as far back as 13,000 years ago, Ohio has seen most of its architectural history fall to the wrecking ball. But there is still history all around if we know where to look. Located south of Dayton, SunWatch is the best-known Fort Ancient Indian village in the United States. On the other side of the state, Marietta is the oldest permanent settlement in the Northwest Territory. About fifty miles southeast of Cincinnati, antebellum Ripley grew to prominence as a bastion of abolitionism. Dennison, also known as Dreamsville, was born virtually overnight thanks to the railroads.
Authors David Meyers and Elise Meyers Walker reveal twenty-one communities where the Ohio story can still be seen.
The History Press
9781467155908
Pub Date: 3/4/24
On Sale Date: 3/4/24
$24.99 USD/$29.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 1
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: The History Press
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.02 lb Wt
Lost Ohio Treasure
Mark Strecker
Summary
The Buckeye State is rich in buried treasure stories, but what's true and what's not?
Wild yarns and plausible legends cling to a number of historical events, including the French and Indian War, Confederate general John Morgan's raid into Ohio, Prohibition, John Dillinger's bank robbing career, and the California Gold Rush. The hope of finding these riches has inspired treasure hunters since Ohio became a state. But enthusiasm has its drawbacks, for many an Ohioan has been duped by con artists toting everything from divining rods and magic tomes to dubious devices like the "scientific gold compass."
Author Mark Strecker dives deep into historical record to test the credibility of these tales and others.
The History Press
9781467154390
Pub Date: 8/7/23
On Sale Date: 8/7/23
$23.99 USD/$30.99 CAD
160 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036090 Series: American Palate
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Ohio Buckeye Candy A Sweet History
Renee Casteel Cook
Summary
Explore the history of Ohio's one-bite wonder!
From humble origins, the buckeye has become Ohio's namesake candy. Though a classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter, each producer's offering is as bespoke as the buckeye is beloved. Taste tradition in Amish country at Coblentz Chocolate Company or sample capital city Columbus' original stuffed offering from The Buckeye Lady. Visit legendary family businesses like fifth-generation Anthony Thomas, Wittich's, the nation's oldest candy shop and Winans, a carriage house chocolatier turned coffee roaster, serving up deliciousness at the seat of the state's Buckeye Candy Trail. Traverse towns to try long-standing favorites from Esther Price, Marie's Candies and Marsha's Homemade Buckeyes alongside artistic interpretations from newcomers The Buckeye Co, Tana's Tasty Treats and Lohcally Artisan Chocolates.
Join Renee Casteel Cook, author of Ohio Ice Cream and coauthor of The Columbus Food Truck Cookbook, as she unfolds how this bite-sized confection has become Ohio's sweetest symbol.
Arcadia Children's Books
9781467197403
Pub Date: 8/7/23
On Sale Date: 8/7/23
$12.99 USD/$16.99 CAD Trade Paperback
112 Pages
Carton Qty: 68
Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7
Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography
JNF007020
Series: Spooky America
7.6 in H | 5.3 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.02 lb Wt
The Ghostly Tales of Ohio's Haunted Cemeteries
Kate Byrne
Summary
Ghost stories from Ohio’s haunted cemeteries have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
Welcome to the spooky cemeteries of Ohio!
Stay Alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.
Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Ohio’s haunted cemeteries forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!
The History Press
9781467152945
Pub Date: 2/27/23
On Sale Date: 2/27/23
$23.99 USD/$31.99 CAD Trade Paperback
208 Pages Carton Qty: 28
History / United States
HIS036090 Series: No Series (Generic)
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Made in Ohio
A History of Buckeye Invention & Ingenuity
Conrade C. Hinds
Summary
American Know How in the Heart of It All Ohio was and remains tailor made for commerce, transportation, invention, and manufacturing. Located between Lake Erie and the Ohio River, it was perfect for canals, railways, and, ultimately, highways, which allowed coal, iron ore, and oil into industrial centers such as Cleveland, Dayton, Akron, Youngstown, and Cincinnati. These powerhouses fostered the ingenuity and practical inventiveness that made Ohio a mecca for manufacturing. Beyond heavy industry, the state also nurtured the growth of All-American goods and brands like Quaker Oats and Smucker's jellies and jams, Diamond matches and Sherwin Williams paints, the Etch-A-Sketch and Play-Doh, and many, many more. Author Conrade C. Hinds places a spotlight on dreamers and builders in the Buckeye State.
The History Press
9781467150965
Pub Date: 5/16/22
On Sale Date: 5/16/22
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 1000
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.5 in T | 0.05 lb Wt
Ohio Ice Cream
A Scoop of History
Renee Casteel Cook
Summary
Cups, Cones & Claims to Fame in the Buckeye State
Drawing on a rich dairy heritage, Ohio has whipped up an ice cream industry worthy of tourism. The state has legitimate claims as the birthplace of the ice cream cone and the banana split, and the Klondike Bar and the Good Humor Man were created here. Ohio's storied legacy lives on today in the inventive new flavors at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams and Mason's Creamery and frozen forms at Simply Rolled. From seasonal mom-and-pop stands The Dairy Hut and Whipty-Do to year-round go-to scoop shops like Graeter's, Johnson's and Tom's Ice Cream Bowl, satisfied customers share taste experiences each as distinctly delicious as the next.Author Renee Casteel Cook takes readers on a tour of tasty treats from the 3C's to the smaller cities, sampling stories from the late 1800s to the present day.
Ohio Heists
Historic Bank Holdups, Train Robberies, Jewel Stings and More Jane Ann Turzillo
Summary
Ohio history overflows with tales of enterprising thieves. Vault teller Ted Conrad walked out of Society National Bank carrying a paper sack containing a fifth of Canadian Club, a carton of Marlboros and $215,000 cash. He was never seen again. Known as one of the most successful jewel thieves in the world, Bill Mason stole comedian Phyllis Diller's precious gems not once, but twice. He also stole $100,000 from the Cleveland mob. Mild-mannered Kenyon College library employee David Breithaupt walked off with $50,000 worth of rare books and documents from the college. John Dillinger hit banks all over Ohio, and Alvin Karpis robbed a train in Garrettsville and a mail truck in Warren. Jane Ann Turzillo writes of these and other notable heists and perpetrators.
The History Press
9781467144148
Pub Date: 9/21/20
On Sale Date: 9/21/20
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
160 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 5 History / United States
HIS036090
Series: American Legends
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.5 in T |
0.05 lb Wt
Supernatural Lore of Ohio
Steven J. Rolfes
Summary
Supernatural Lore of Ohio offers a blood-curdling exploration of the witches, werewolves, wraiths and other dastardly beings of the Buckeye State.
A rich vein of bizarre and uncanny tales snakes through Ohio's cornfields and cityscapes. In the earliest days of statehood, dark reports spoke of witches causing feathers to form a deadly ring in one's bed, magically strangling its sleeping victims. For years, the ghost of Abraham Lincoln's funeral train rolled through Urbana, a small town in the center of the state, and caused clocks and watches to stop in its wake. A vampiric entity was said to haunt a strange cabin in the Black Swamp, and a werewolf reportedly roamed a Defiance train yard. Join Cincinnati historian Steven J. Rolfes on a tour of Ohio's strangest supernatural lore, from wailing banshees to the devil himself.
The History Press
9781467139762
Ohio's Black Hand Syndicate
The Birth of Organized Crime in America
David Meyers, Elise Meyers Walker
Summary
Organized crime was born in the back of a fruit store in Marion. Before America saw headlines about the Capone Mob, the Purple Gang and Murder Inc., the specter of the Black Hand terrorized nearly every major city.
Fears that the Mafia had reached our shores and infiltrated every Italian immigrant community kept police alert and citizens on edge. It was only a matter of time before these professed Robin Hoods formed a band. And when they did, the eyes of the world turned to Ohio, particularly when the local Black Hand outfit known as the Society of the Banana went on trial. Authors David Meyers and Elise Meyers Walker unfold this first and nearly forgotten chapter on crime syndicate history.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738584300
Pub Date: 5/24/10
On Sale Date: 5/24/10
$24.99 USD/$30.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Black and White
Carton Qty: 108
History / United States HIS036090
Series: Postcard History Series
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Ohio's Covered Bridges
Elma Lee Moore
Summary
More than 200 of Ohio's historic covered bridges, some of which have survived and many that have not, are once again captured in Dr. Elma Lee Moore's Ohio's Covered Bridges. Classic images of these treasured bridges that have spanned Ohio's rivers, creeks, streams, and gorges are presented in vintage postcards of the past. The GPS location is listed for each existing bridge.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738588513
Pub Date: 12/12/11
On Sale Date: 12/12/11
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€21.99 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Images of Aviation
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.04 lb Wt
Detroit Metro Airport
Daniel W. Mason
Summary
Throughout the years, Detroit Metro Airport has grown and changed with the times. During the golden age of flight, the airport served the local community by providing transportation and employment. In World War II, Romulus Army Air Field served the military by transporting B-24 Liberator bombers to the East Coast. It was also a transfer base for P-39 Airacobras and P-63 Kingcobras to be flown to the Soviet Union via Great Falls, Montana, and Alaska. The war ended, and the airport became a civilian operation again, with the Air National Guard maintaining a presence. During the Cold War, the airport saw the presence of nuclear weapons, but by the end of 1971 the weapons and the Air National Guard were gone. Constant upgrades in technology for safety and security make the passenger experience as pleasant and exciting as possible.
Arcadia Publishing
9781467104241
Pub Date: 10/7/19
On
Michigan Haunts
Public Places, Eerie Spaces
Jon Milan
Summary
Michigan has two beautiful peninsulas that are connected by stories, legends, and mysteries. What Purple Gang member still hangs out in Clare? What spirits lurk at Henry Ford's Greenfield Village?
This book is the perfect glove compartment companion for exploring those paranormal parts of the Mitten State. From the notoriously haunted remote lighthouses like Seul Choix in the Upper Peninsula to Eloise, one of the most famous psychiatric asylums in America, to the legend of Lover's Leap on Mackinac Island, here is a guide to all that and more.
Jon Milan and Gail Offen are writers and good listeners who love to retell the stories they hear traveling through Michigan. This is their fifth Arcadia book.
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Arcadia Children's Books
9781467197410
Pub Date: 8/7/23
On Sale Date: 8/7/23
$12.99 USD/$16.99 CAD Trade Paperback
112 Pages
Carton Qty: 68
Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7
Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography
JNF007020
Series: Spooky America
6.3 in H | 5.3 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.02 lb Wt
The Ghostly Tales of Detroit
Daralynn Walker
Summary
Ghost stories from Motor City have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
Welcome to the spooky streets of Motown!
Stay Alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.
Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Detroit forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!
Arcadia Children''s Books
9781467198974
Pub Date: 2/6/23
On Sale Date: 2/6/23
$14.99 USD/$19.99 CAD Trade Paperback
96 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
Ages 7 to 11, Grades 1 to 5
Juvenile Nonfiction / Travel
JNF058000
Series: Super Cities
8 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.2 in T | 0.003 lb Wt
Super Cities! Detroit
Detroit
Daralynn Walker
Summary
Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about Detroit's interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun!
Arcadia Publishing
9780738520391
Pub Date: 11/6/02
On Sale Date: 11/6/02
$23.99 USD/$30.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036100
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Ford Dynasty A Photographic
History
Michael W. R. Davis, James K. Wagner
Summary
Founded in 1903, Ford Motor Company has enormously impacted the history and development of America, and the world, in the 20th century.
What began as a small operation in a converted Detroit wagon factory has become the second largest industrial manufacturing corporation in the world, with active operations on six continents. Unlike other automotive corporations, the Ford company has remained under the control and active management of its founding family for 100 years. Like the Kennedys, Vanderbilts, and Roosevelts, the Ford family has made an irreversible impact on American history and society. Through a collection of over 200 images, Ford Dynasty tells the story of one extraordinary American family, their company, and its accomplishments over the course of a century.
Pub Date: 7/28/08
On Sale Date: 7/28/08
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128
Motor City Rock and Roll
The 1960s and 1970s
Bob
Harris, John Douglas Peters
Summary
Detroit is famous for its cars and its music. From the 1950s through the 1970s, Motor City fans experienced a golden age of rock and roll.
Rock was the defiant voice of the boomer generation. The 1960s and the 1970s were turbulent decades. Blacks and women asserted themselves, breaking down the establishment. Rock music, and the spirit and events that defined it, advanced these interests. The war in Vietnam brought tension and national conflict. Drugs and a sexual revolution, made possible by the introduction of the birth control pill, added to the volatile mix. Woodstock, May Day protests, and the resignation of Pres. Richard Nixon were just a few of the upheavals that made these decades two of the most important in the nation's history. Motor City Rock and Roll: The 1960s and 1970s features 200 images, capturing local musicians who started in Detroit and then traveled the world, as well as world-famous acts who came to the city to perform. Intimate stories of musicians, bands, and other members of the rock community make this history a must for dedicated fans.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738561912
Pub Date: 10/20/08
On Sale Date: 10/20/08
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036090
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Detroit's Historic Drinking Establishments
Victoria Jennings Ross
Summary
Taverns, saloons, and restaurants have always played an important role in the development of large American cities like Detroit. Historically Detroiters probably regarded their neighborhood watering hole as no more than a place to drink and discuss politics. In fact, these gathering places also served as the backdrop for important social, civic, and economic events that impacted the lives of residents and affected urban development. Detroit's Historic Drinking Establishments traces the evolution of these places from the city's roots as a fur-trapping settlement to Detroit's dominance as a manufacturing giant. Using historical images from a number of sources including the Detroit Public Library's Burton Historical and Virtual Motor City Collections and the Detroit Historical Museum, this book paints a vivid picture of early Detroit as a destination highly prized for its abundant natural resources and its incomparable hospitality.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738551852
Pub Date: 4/14/08
On Sale Date: 4/14/08
$24.99
Vernor's Ginger Ale
Keith Wunderlich
Summary
Vernor's Ginger Ale has sparkling fizz, a unique taste, and a history that goes back before Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Hires, or Moxie.
At over 140 years old, Vernor's is America's oldest continuously produced soft drink. Upon returning from the Civil War in 1866, James Vernor opened a pharmacy in Detroit. He also opened a barrel of ginger ale extract he had created before the war. He discovered the four years of aging had mellowed the taste to perfection. A new "deliciously different" flavor had been created, and Vernor's Ginger Ale was born. From a small drugstore in Detroit to a product enjoyed across America and Canada, Vernor's is a success story. Vernor's is the story of a small back-room product turned into a highly successful brand. Vernor's Ginger Ale takes readers on a journey from pharmacy to factory, from entrepreneur to franchised corporation.
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The History Press
9781626199859
Pub Date: 8/17/15
On Sale Date: 8/17/15
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€20.99 EUR Trade Paperback
144 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
0.7 lb Wt
Better Made in Michigan:
The Salty Story of Detroit’s Best Chip
Karen Dybis
Summary
For many, Detroit is the crunch capital of the world. More than forty local chip companies once fed the Motor City's never-ending appetite for salty snacks, including New Era, Everkrisp, Krun-Chee, Mello Crisp, Wolverine and Vita-Boy. Only Better Made remains. From the start, the brand was known for light, crisp chips that were near to perfection. Discover how Better Made came to be, how its chips are made and how competition has shaped the industry into what it is today. Bite into the flavorful history of Michigan's most iconic chip as author Karen Dybis explores how Detroit "chipreneurs" rose from garage-based businesses to become snack food royalty.
The History Press
9781467151948
Pub Date: 5/29/23
On Sale Date: 5/29/23
$23.99 USD/$30.99 CAD Trade Paperback
Detroit Style Pizza
A Doughtown History
Karen Dybis
Summary
"I love Detroit Style Pizza, especially when you see the look on somebody's face the first time that they try it. As soon as they taste it, they're 'Oh, my God. Where has this been all my life?'" Mike Spurlock With its airy crust, cheesy corners and distinctive red sauce on top, Detroit Style pizza is enjoyed worldwide. How did this Motor City delicacy transform from a singular kitchen in Detroit to an international sensation?Travel with author Karen Dybis through this pizza's humble origins from Gus Guerra's first square pie at Buddy's to Shawn Randazzo's stunning win at the International Pizza Expo through today as new chefs put their own spin on this style. With in-depth research and storytelling, Dybis takes you into the kitchens that developed, fought over and sought to perfect this delectable dish that put Detroit up there with New York, Chicago and New Haven when it comes to pizza.
Arcadia Publishing
9781467109802
Pub Date: 5/15/23
On Sale Date: 5/15/23
$23.99 USD/$30.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Carton Qty: 40
/ United States
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Detroit's Lost Amusement Parks
Joseph McCauley
Summary
Arthur Gaulker, a successful real estate scion, gathered investors to create Electric Amusement Park in 1906. Gaulker's park was located near the Belle Isle Bridge just a few miles from downtown Detroit. Morris Wolff opened his Wolff's Park in 1906 directly across the street from Electric Park. Both parks spent lavishly and went bankrupt within a few years; however, other parks replaced them. By 1927, city officials had grown tired of the noise and widespread gambling, so they closed down the parks. Eastwood Park, Jefferson Beach Amusement Park, Edgewater Park, Walled Lake Park, and Bob Lo Park filled the void for years. Big bands got the parks through the Depression, multiple wars, and an onslaught of televised entertainment. However, costly fires, local opposition, and corporate competition became too much for the local parks, most of which were family-owned. Bob Lo Park, which closed in 1993, was the last to go out of business.
Detroit Tigers Gone Wild
Mischief, Crimes and Hard Time
George Hunter
Summary
The Detroit Tigers came out of the womb scratching and snarling. Early owner James D. Burns orchestrated the only known arrest of a journalist while covering a game. It's the only Major League franchise to sign a star player out of prison, which happened twice. Ex-Tigers have done time for crimes ranging from armed robbery to racketeering-and worse. One tried to burn and dismember a group of men after they kidnapped his mother. Another threatened to blow up a cruise ship unless he was paid a sizeable ransom. And Detroit legend Ty Cobb ran afoul of the law several times during his brilliant, tumultuous and often mischaracterized career. Join Detroit News writer George Hunter on a foray into the darkest, unruliest and sometimes funniest moments in Tigers history.
The History Press
9781467142014
Pub Date: 6/3/19
On Sale Date: 6/3/19
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
192 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 Social Science / Discrimination SOC031000
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Detroit's Birwood Wall
Hatred and Healing in the West Eight Mile Community
Gerald C. Van Dusen, Reverend Jim Holley PhD
Summary
In 1941, a real estate developer in northwest Detroit faced a dilemma. He needed federal financing for white clients purchasing lots in a new subdivision abutting a community of mostly African Americans. When the banks deemed the development too risky because of potential racial tension, the developer proposed a novel solution. He built a six-foot-tall, one-foot-thick concrete barrier extending from Eight Mile Road south for three city blocks--the infamous Birwood Wall. It changed life in West Eight Mile forever. Gathering personal interviews, family histories, land records and other archival sources, author Gerald Van Dusen tells the story of this isolated black enclave that persevered through all manner of racial barriers and transformed a symbol of discrimination into an expression of hope and perseverance.
The History Press
9781467135672
Pub Date: 11/12/18
On Sale Date: 11/12/18
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€20.49 EUR Trade Paperback
176 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036090
Series: History & Guide
9
A History Lover's Guide to Detroit
Karin Risko, Rodney L. Arroyo
Summary
Detroit's auto heritage is known worldwide, but this fascinating city's history runs much deeper.
Step inside the tiny recording studio where Berry Gordy, a young entrepreneur who faced tremendous prejudice, created a music empire that broke down racial barriers. Tour Art Deco masterpieces so spectacular they're called "cathedrals" to commerce and finance. Walk in the footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to Cobo Hall, where he first delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech. Join Karin Risko for an intimate tour of the city that put the world on wheels and discover an amazing history of innovation, philanthropy, social justice and culture.
The History Press
9781467135597
Pub Date: 11/7/16
On Sale Date: 11/7/16
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€21.99 EUR Trade Paperback
176 Pages
Carton Qty: 10
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.05 lb Wt
Lost Restaurants of Detroit
Paul Vachon
Summary
Through stories and recipes nearly lost to time, author Paul Vachon explores the history of the Motor City's fine dining, ethnic eateries and everything in between. Grab a cup of coffee - he's got stories to share.
While some restaurants come and go with little fanfare, others are dearly missed and never forgotten. In 1962, patrons of the Caucus Club were among the first to hear the voice of an eighteen-year-old Barbra Streisand. Before Stouffer's launched a frozen food empire, it was better known for its restaurants with two popular locations in Detroit. The Machus Red Fox was the last place former Teamsters president Jimmy Hoffa was seen alive.
The History Press
9781467118736
Pub Date: 1/25/16
On Sale Date: 1/25/16
$23.99
144 Pages Carton Qty: 24
History / United States HIS036090 Series: Lost
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Lost Car Companies of Detroit
Alan Naldrett
Summary
Among more than two hundred auto companies that tried their luck in the Motor City, just three remain: Ford, General Motors and Chrysler. But many of those lost to history have colorful stories worth telling.
J.J. Cole forgot to put brakes in his new auto, so he had to drive it in circles until it ran out of gas. Brothers John and Horace Dodge often trashed saloons during wild evenings but used their wealth to pay for the damage the next day. David D. Buick went from being the founder of his own leading auto company to working the information desk at the Detroit Board of Trade. Author Alan Naldrett explores these and more tales of automakers who ultimately failed but shaped the industry and designs today.
The History Press
9781467117548
Pub Date: 11/30/15
On Sale Date: 11/30/15
$21.99 USD/$24.99
CAD/€20.99 EUR Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 5
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: True Crime
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.05 lb Wt
Early Organized Crime in Detroit
Vice, Corruption and the Rise of the Mafia
James Buccellato
Summary
Social scientist and crime writer James A. Buccellato explores Detroit's struggle with gang violence, public corruption and the politics of vice during the tumultuous first half of the twentieth century.
Though detectives denied it, the Italian mafia was operating in Detroit as early as 1900, and the city was forever changed. Bootleggers controlled the Detroit River and created a national distribution network for illegal booze during Prohibition. Gangsters, cops and even celebrities fell victim to the violence. Some politicians and prominent businessmen like Henry Ford's right-hand man, Harry Bennett, collaborated closely with the mafia, while others, such as popular radio host Gerald Buckley, fought back and lost their lives.
The History Press
9781626193741
Pub Date: 3/25/14
On Sale Date: 3/25/14
$21.99 USD/$22.99
CAD/€17.99 EUR Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 15
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Landmarks
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Capitol Park
Historic Heart of Detroit
Jack M. Dempsey
Summary
Capitol Park is the only city park in America where a state's first governor is buried. It's the birthplace of democracy in Michigan. Underground Railroad site. Streetcar and transit hub. Urban canyon. A block north of Detroit's iconic Coney Island restaurants. A symbol of the city's late twentieth-century decay, now a key part of its revitalization in a new millennium. Jack Dempsey, award-winning author of "Michigan and the Civil War" and president of the Michigan Historical Commission, uncovers tales of a uniquely inspirational public space that epitomizes the ups and downs of Detroit's three centuries.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738584409
Pub Date: 10/14/13
On Sale Date: 10/14/13
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 12
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Detroit's Historic Eastern Market
Randall Fogelman
Summary
This book documents the interesting history of Detroit's historic Eastern Market.
Established in 1891, Detroit's Eastern Market is the largest historic market district in the United States. This cultural and commercial landmark remains a bustling, vital place today on several levels: a wholesale market featuring the freshest local produce, a weekly Saturday shopping tradition for thousands of metro Detroiters, a special-event venue, and the original home for some of the city's oldest specialty food and dining businesses. Although much has changed through the years, Eastern Market is still a place for generations of metro Detroiters to gather to buy produce and plants, shop its unique stores, enjoy a great meal, and meet friends both old and new--all in a historic and authentic market setting.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738589923
Pub Date: 11/10/98
On Sale Date: 11/10/98
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€21.49 EUR Trade Paperback
Baseball in Detroit 1886-1968
David Lee Poremba
Summary
Baseball in Detroit documents nearly a century of this sport, following the Detroit Tigers closely.
Covering over 80 years of America's favorite pastime, Baseball in Detroit 1886-1968 takes fans back to the glory days of Ty Cobb in the early 20th century and follows the progress of the Detroit Tigers. From the three-time pennant winners of this century's first decade to the last real championship team of 1968, Detroiters have flocked to see their team play, win or lose. The fact that they have played at the same intersection of town for over a century is a tribute to the pride and loyalty that each has shown for the other. It could be said that no other baseball franchise has such a close relationship with its constituency. This relationship is clearly shown in a fascinating photographic collection, and sports fans everywhere will appreciate this candid glimpse into our nation's favorite game. As we approach the next millennium, a new stadium is under construction for this historic team. It, too, will be the place of legends, where great players and fans will create another glorious 1...
1/11/16
1/11/16
208 Pages
Qty: 34
/ United States
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
On This Day in Detroit History
Bill Loomis
Summary
One day at a time, discover colorful Motor City moments in history spanning more than three centuries. On November 5, 1851, Voice of the Fugitive published a letter in support of escaped slaves. On July 3, 1904, Monk Parry became the first monkey to drive a car, and on January 16, 1919, the Statler Hotel menu offered whale meat for dinner. The legendary Steve Yzerman was named captain of the Red Wings on October 7, 1986. Local historian Bill Loomis covers the big events and remarkable stories of life and culture from Detroit's founding to its recent struggles and rebirth.
6/29/09
Forgotten Detroit
Paul Vachon
Summary
Forgotten Detroit delves into the wellspring of history to retell some of Detroit's lesser-known stories within the Motor City's rich heritage.
Detroiters know their history well. Founded in 1701 by Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, the city subsisted on a variety of industries: fur trading, stove building, and, of course, the automobile. Names such as Henry Ford and Charles Lindbergh resonate in Detroiters' common memory while Detroit's meteoric rise during the 20th century established the city as an influential leader in commerce, culture, and religion. This growth spawned the development of numerous businesses, organizations, and institutions, many now forgotten after the passing of so many years. Individuals from the Michigan metropolis, such as Albert Kahn, Mary Chase Stratton, and Henry Ford II, all made their marks on the history books, even if the average Detroiter couldn't tell you who they were.
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04
Arcadia Publishing
9780738561134
Pub Date: 3/16/09
On Sale Date: 3/16/09
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.9 lb Wt
Detroit
Ragtime and the Jazz Age
Jon Milan
Summary
Detroit has always been at the forefront of American popular music development, and the ragtime years and jazz age are no exception. The city's long history of diversity has served the region well, providing a fertile environment for creating and nurturing some of America's most distinctly indigenous music. With a focus on the people and places that made Detroit a major contributor to America's rich musical heritage, Detroit: Ragtime and the Jazz Age provides a unique photo journal of a period stretching from the Civil War to the diminishing years of the big bands in the early 1940s.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738540849
Pub Date: 10/16/06
On Sale Date: 10/16/06
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 102
History / United States HIS036090 Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.05 lb Wt
Motor City Mafia
A Century of Organized Crime in Detroit
Scott M. Burnstein
Summary
Learn the story behind one of Detroit's most infamous mobs with rare photographs documenting their rise and fall.
Motor City Mafia: A Century of Organized Crime in Detroit chronicles the storied and hallowed gangland history of the notorious Detroit underworld. Scott M. Burnstein takes the reader inside the belly of the beast, tracking the bloodshed, exploits, and leadership of the southeast Michigan crime syndicate as never before seen in print.
Through a stunning array of rare archival photographs and images, Motor City Mafia captures Detroit's most infamous past, from its inception in the early part of the 20th century, through the years when the iconic Purple Gang ruled the city's streets during Prohibition, through the 1930s and the formation of the local Italian mafia, and the Detroit crime family's glory days in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, all the way to the downfall of the area's mob reign in the 1980s and 1990s.
Pub Date: 7/12/06
On Sale Date: 7/12/06
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036090 Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Cruisin' the Original Woodward Avenue
Anthony Ambrogio, Woodward Heritage Team
Summary
In the 1950s, cruising swept the nation. American street became impromptu racetracks as soon as the police turned their backs. Young people piled into friends' cars and cruised their main streets with a new sense of freedom. Pent-up desires after the hardships of World War II plus a booming economy fueled a car-buying frenzy. To lure buyers to their particular makes and models, automobile companies targeted the youth market by focusing on design and performance. No place was that more relevant than on metro Detroit's Woodward Avenue, the city's number-one cruising destination and home of the world's automobile industry. Barely 50 years earlier, Henry Ford rolled his first Model T off the assembly line at Piquette and Woodward, just south of where cruisers, dragsters, and automobile engineers ignited each other's excitement over cars. This unique relationship extended into the muscle car era of the 1960s, as Woodward Avenue continued to reflect the triumphs and downturns of the industry that made Detroit known throughout the world.
The Birth of the Detroit Sound 1940-1964
Marilyn Bond, S.R. Boland
Summary
From the 1940s through the early 1960s, a new form of popular music was born in the United States-one that would take the world by storm. Detroit disc jockey Alan Freed, among the very first to play and promote new music, christened it "Rock 'n Roll" from an old blues lyric. Detroit, like New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Memphis, contributed its own distinctive regional character to the music and became a hub of industry activity. An epicenter of American music by the mid-1950s, Detroit built its reputation upon a wealth of talented singers and musicians, the vast amount of clubs and theaters available to them, and a multitude of enthusiastic industry professionals who helped bring their unique sound to the world. Many record labels, including Fortune and Fox, also thrived in the metro Detroit area in the days before Berry Gordy's Motown Records gained international recognition. This book documents the extraordinary style of music that took shape in Detroit well before Motown was a gleam in Gordy's eye. The Birth of the Detroit Sound chronicles great talents like Joh...
Arcadia Publishing
9780738500195
Pub Date: 11/18/99
On Sale Date: 11/18/99
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036090
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.04 lb Wt
General Motors
A Photographic History
Michael Davis
Summary
The General Motors Corporation opened over a century ago with humble beginnings to grow into the company that became the global business powerhouse it is today.
Established in 1908 by William C. Durant, General Motors was the end-product of combining the Buick, Oldsmobile, Cadillac, and Oakland companies. From the 1920s onwards, GM grew from a company that accounted for about 10% of new auto sales in the U.S. to becoming the largest producer of cars and trucks in the world. By the 1960s, due to a series of federal safety regulations and competetive challenges, General Motors' business would never be the same. Though they've suffered their fair share of setbacks, GM is still one of the biggest motor companies in the world, even today. General Motors: A Photographic History explores the growth of the company in a series of 200+ black-and-white images, from the first assembly line to post-WWII recovery, and takes the reader on an intriguing visual tour of a tremendously important piece of the industrialization of the U.S.
Detroit
City of Industry
David Lee Poremba
Summary
Detroit is known worldwide as the automotive capital of the world. What is not widely known is that, prior to the birth of the automobile, a tremendous diversity of manufactured goods transformed Detroit from a frontier town into a great industrial city. Another vital installment in a series of books about the Dynamic City, Detroit: City of Industry illustrates a slice of the city's history that is largely unknown. Through a collection of remarkable images that are among the oldest in the city, Detroit is revealed as a thriving, bustling manufacturing town that served as the world's leader in a number of important industries. Bessemer steel, iron, steel rails, freight cars, stoves, lumber, drugs, and cigars are just a few of the products that helped the city build the capital that was later needed to prosper during the automobile era. This book examines Detroit's development from the 1860s through the 1890s, and its evolution into a leading industrial center of the Midwest.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738545776
Pub Date: 10/7/98
On Sale Date: 10/7/98
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 1000 History / United States HIS036090 Series: Postcard History
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Detroit
A Postcard History
Richard Bak
Summary
View evocative and historical images in postcards from the early days of Detroit.
Postcard photographers traveled the length and breadth of the nation snapping photographs of busy street scenes, documenting local landmarks, and assembling crowds of neighborhood children only too happy to pose for a picture. These images, printed as postcards and sold in general stores across the country, survive as telling reminders of an important era in America's history.
The History Press 9781467150606
Pub Date: 8/8/22
On Sale Date: 8/8/22
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Carton Qty: 1000
/ United States
9
Haunted Detroit
Nicole Beauchamp
Summary
This chronicle of ghastly frights from the Motor City is not for the faint of heart.
Founded on the legend of the Nain Rouge, Detroit has haunted hotspots aplenty, each with its own bloodcurdling tale. Music from pianos that play by themselves and crying apparitions echo throughout The Whitney mansion. Beginning at the time of its construction, the Leland Hotel has been the site of an unusually high number of murders, suicides, and freak accidents. It has even been described as Detroit's portal to Hell. Various shadowy figures have been spotted darting throughout the former Detroit Police 6th Precinct building, including a mysterious boy.
Join Michigan-based author and paranormal investigator Nicole Beauchamp as she leads you down some of Detroit's darkest corridors and into its tragic past.
Belt Publishing
9781953368522
Pub Date: 5/23/23
On Sale Date: 5/23/23
$18.95 USD/$24.99
CAD/£16.99 GBP/€19.99 EUR
Discount Code: TP Trade Paperback
141 Pages
Carton Qty: 1
Cooking / Courses & Dishes
CKB063000
6.9 in H | 5.1 in W | 0.02 lb Wt
Midwest Pie
Recipes That Shaped a Region
Meredith Pangrace
Summary
A historical tour of midwestern pies that recalls when recipes were shared through faded note cards and junior league cookbooks.
New England may say it’s the “Great American Pie Belt,” but pie has a rich and varied history in the American Midwest too. Stop by any church or community event in the heartland today and you’re likely to see as many types of pie on the dessert table as there are people who made them.
Midwest Pie highlights the treats, both sweet and savory, that have come to define this region. Here, you’ll learn about bean pie’s origins in the Nation of Islam, the popularity of “desperation pies” during the Depression, how Michigan miners ate lunch “pasties” in the mines, and much more. Full of accessible instructions and helpful sidebars, you’ll learn the stories behind a variety of pies, including:
Hoosier Pie
Schnitz Pie
Sawdust Pie
Ohio Buckeye Pie
Runza
Midwest Pie is the perfect collection for any home chef looking to learn more about the diversity and deliciousness of one of the region’s most enduring culinary contributions. Belt Publishing 9780997774276 Pub
How to Speak Midwestern
Edward McClelland
Summary
“A dictionary wrapped in some serious dialectology inside a gift book trailing a serious whiff of Relevance” —The New York Times
In this book on Midwestern accents, and sayings, Edward McClelland explains what Midwesterners say and how and why they say it. He examines the causes of the Northern Cities Vowel Shift, explains the nasality of Minnesota speech, and details why Chicagoans talk more like people from Buffalo than their next-door neighbors in Wisconsin. He provides humorous definitions of jargon from the region, including:
-squeaky cheese -city chicken -shampoo banana -the Pittsburgh toilet -FIB -bubbler -Chevy in the Hole -jagoff
The book also includes detailed glossaries of slang from Buffalo, the Great Lakes, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Wisconsin slang and sayings.
This delightful romp through the region is the perfect gift for Midwesterners, and the perfect book for anyone wanting to learn more about the region’s dialects.
“A dictionary wrapped in some serious dialectology inside a gift book trailing a serious whiff of Relevan
The History Press
9781467153195
Pub Date: 7/24/23
On Sale Date: 7/24/23
$23.99 USD/$30.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 50 History / United States HIS036090
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.03 lb Wt
Kewpee Hamburgers
A Mity Nice History
Gary Flinn
Summary
Catering to all the folks In business for more than a century, Kewpee is the second oldest hamburger chain in the United States. Beginning with the Kewpee Hotel in Flint, Michigan, founder Samuel "Old Man Kewpee" Blair soon opened his original hamburger stand. That location served the world's first deluxe hamburger, crafted from fresh, never-frozen beef and topped with tomatoes, lettuce and mayo. By licensing the Kewpee name, Blair and Ohio Kewpee Hotel operator Edwin Adams expanded into a chain of hundreds of hamburger stands and restaurants, mainly in the Midwest. A small number of Kewpee locations survived competition and still serve Olive Burgers, fries, malts and pie to lucky customers. Author Gary Flinn tells the full story of Kewpee, its many locations long gone and its spinoff, Halo Burger.
The History Press
9781467144926
Pub Date: 5/10/21
Lost Flint
Gary Flinn
Summary
From the author of Remembering Flint and Hidden History of Flint come unearthed tales of Vehicle City's lost heritage.
The city of Flint waxed and waned with the automotive industry of the twentieth century. Where they have not vanished completely, crumbling signs of past opulence stand as painful reminders of more recent struggles. Hardly a trace remains of the Buick City factory complex that sprawled across the city's north side. The placid waters of Flint Park Lake once echoed with the sounds of an amusement park--games, dancing, circus acts, even a roller coaster. Flint Community Schools pioneered a model for how schools can function outside regular hours, but too many now are closed and deteriorating. Local author Gary Flinn uncovers the abandoned places and lost traditions from the Vehicle City's past.
The History Press
9781467143042
Pub Date: 9/2/19
On Sale Date: 9/2/19
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
144 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Haunted America
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Haunted Flint
Roxanne Rhoads, Joe Schipani
Summary
Flint, Michigan, is home to ancient burial grounds, unsolved murders, economic depression, a water crisis and emits an unholy energy rife with ghostly encounters.
Colonel Thomas Stockton's ever-vigilant ghost keeps a watchful eye over his family home at Spring Grove, where guests occasionally hear the thump of his heavy boots. Restless spirits long separated from their graves lurk among the ancient stones at Avondale Cemetery. Carriage maker W.A. Paterson's spirit continuously wanders the halls of the Dryden Building, and something sinister and unnamed resides in a Knob Hill mansion waiting to prey on impressionable young men. Join authors Roxanne Rhoads and Joe Schipani on a chilling tour of Flint's most haunted locations.
The History Press
9781625858412
Pub Date: 7/3/17
On Sale Date: 7/3/17
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€19.99
Hidden History of Flint
Gary Flinn
Summary
Flint is a city full of legacies overshadowed by tragedy. Read the stories of the innovations and surprising elements of the city's past.
In the shadow of Flint's success as an industrial hub and the tragedy that is the water crisis that came to a head in 2014, the fascinating past of Flint has been largely forgotten. Local author Gary Flinn showcases the obscure and surprising elements of the Vehicle City's past, such as local Civil War hero Franklin Thompson who was actually Sarah Edmonds in disguise; the city's most prolific inventor, Lloyd Copeman, created the electric stove, flexible ice cube tray and automatic toaster; and even Thread Lake's Lakeside Amusement Park that offered seaplane rides and a giant roller coaster partly built over the water before closing in 1931. Flinn offers the reader the often-overlooked but fascinating history of Flint, including how the 2014 water crisis was a half century in the making.
The History Press
9781609490188
Pub Date: 10/4/10
On Sale Date: 10/4/10
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback
192 Pages
Carton Qty: 12
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: American Chronicles
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Remembering Flint, Michigan
Stories from the Vehicle City
Gary Flinn
Summary
Remembering Flint, Michigan puts the pedal to the metal for a fast-paced journey through the Vehicle City's halcyon days.
Few cities have as complex and fascinating a history as that of Flint, Michigan. Sit back and enjoy a drive through the good old days - the people, the places, and the cars that have been a part of the city's long road into modernity.
Join local history columnist Gary Flinn as he examines the contributions of oft-overlooked David Buick, the inventive and invaluable Flint auto pioneer who lacked the business savvy to become an auto legend. Travel back to the original Kewpee Burger and wash it down with an old Vernor's Ginger Ale before catching a show at Capitol Theatre. Take a front-row seat as Keith Moon, drummer of rock icons The Who, celebrates his 21st birthday at the local Holiday Inn and creates the blueprint for rock roll excess with his legendary hotel stay. Fast-forward a few years and flip open a copy of the Flint Voice, the alternative newspaper published by controversial filmmaker and Flint native Michael Moore. Come along for the journey and time travel...
The Flint Coney A Savory History
Dave Liske
Summary A Vehicle City Success Story
The history of Flint's food culture has always been largely overshadowed by the stories of its industries. But the origins and rapid expansion of the number of Macedonian Coney shops in Flint paralleled the explosive growth of the city's automotive industry throughout the twentieth century. Born of an immigrant escaping the war-torn Balkans in the early 1900s who combined his idea for one dish with the skills of butchering and meatpacking experts from Wisconsin and Germany, the simple Flint Coney became an institution among the city's autoworkers, tradespeople, and families. Mainstays such as Flint Original Coney Island, Angelo's, and Atlas were frequented by regular patrons for decades, with others such as Capitol and Starlite carrying on those traditions today.
Genesee County native Dave Liske explores these global origins and the cultural history of the Flint Coney.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738532455
Pub Date: 6/29/04
On Sale Date: 6/29/04
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 1000
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Postcard History
Series
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Flint 1890-1960
Genesee County Historical Society
Summary
Explore the rich history of Flint, Michigan through its' twentieth-century postcard heritage. Many of the postcards that appear in this book were mailed more than 60 or 70 years ago, often bearing simple messages between friends and family members. Now the images are seen again, sharing some of the interesting history of Flint, Michigan.
There are postcards from the time when the city had two passenger train stations a few blocks apart, and images of the first steel arches over Saginaw Street. There are images of busy streetcars and the factories that made the town a leading producer of carriages and wagons, earning it the nickname Vehicle City. Other postcards show how Flint became a leader in the horseless carriageindustry, and then the birthplace of General Motors
There are images of many of the city's churches, schools, stores, theaters, and amusement parks, and even major events like fires and floods.
Arcadia Children's
The Ghostly Tales of Flint
Anna Lardinois
Summary
Ghost stories from the Vehicle City have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
The haunted history of Flint comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Visit the Capitol Theatre to spot ghosts from the basement to the balcony. Or check in to a certain haunted hotel and see if the restless spirits keep you up all night. Flint is so spooky, there's even a whole haunted neighborhood--Carriage Town! Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
7.6
Dry Climate Studios
9781467197816
Pub Date: 10/7/24
On Sale Date: 10/7/24
$19.95 USD Board Book
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 Ages 0 to 3
Juvenile Nonfiction / Concepts JNF013010
Series: Alphabet Places
5 in H | 7 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.02 lb Wt
M is for Michigan
Maria Kernahan
Summary M is for Michigan children's book
The History Press
9781467152501
Pub Date: 8/14/23
On Sale Date: 8/14/23
$21.99 USD/$28.99 CAD Trade Paperback
112 Pages
Carton Qty: 58 History / United States HIS036090 Series: Haunted America
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.03 lb Wt
Haunted Michigan Graveyards
Bradley P. Mikulka
Summary
Across the state of Michigan, uneasy spirits stir in what should be their final resting places.
At Reynolds Cemetery in Jackson, the ghost of Eunice White, traveling from nearby Woodlawn Cemetery, can be seen visiting her father's grave. A mysterious lady in white roams the center of Lovejoy Cemetery in Durand. An apparition of the pacing man appears at Mount Joy in St. Johns. And only the bravest dare visit the Upper Peninsula's Mission Hill Cemetery, where a Native American spirit might appear to point them in the right direction.
Author and paranormal investigator Bradley P. Mikulka leads a tour of some of the Wolverine State's many haunted cemeteries.
The History Press
9781467153706
Pub Date: 7/3/23
On Sale Date: 7/3/23
$23.99 USD/$30.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 52
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: True Crime
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.03 lb Wt
Michigan Scoundrels
Rogues, Rascals and Rapscallions
Norma Lewis
Summary
The rich history of the Wolverine State has a serious dark side. In the Detroit area, the Black Legion outdid the Ku Klux Klan in hate but remained secret until one of its leaders was implicated in a murder. John Harvey Kellogg of Battle Creek was equal parts physician and quack. Then there were the state's two self-proclaimed kings--James Jesse Strang, the leader of a Mormon group on Beaver Island, and Albert Molitor, the reputed illegitimate son of German royalty who established his own kingdom on Presque Isle. Michigan author and historian Norma Lewis present a gallery of the state's most despicable criminals, crooks, conmen and more.
The History Press
9781467149921
Pub Date: 8/29/22
On Sale Date: 8/29/22
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
160 Pages Carton Qty: 1000
History / United States HIS036090 Series: American Legends
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.5 in T |
lb Wt
Mysterious Michigan
The Lonely Ghost of Minnie Quay, the Marvelous Manifestations of Farmer Riley, the Devil in Detroit & More Amberrose Hammond
Summary
Enigmatic mediums, murders, monsters, and more are all part of Michigan's mysterious and sometimes supernatural history.
The will of Detroit's first millionaire, Eber B. Ward, was hotly contested because he took the financial advice of spirits. Marian Spore Bush, Bay City's first female dentist, moved to New York City, where she became a psychic wonder--and a secret philanthropist. Old witchcraft superstitions drove a Mount Morris family insane and caused another man to murder his godmother in Trenton.
Researcher Amberrose Hammond brings to light strange and unusual tales from Michigan's colorful and exciting past.
The History Press
9781467148733
Pub Date: 9/27/21
On Sale Date: 9/27/21
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
160 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 420 History / United States
HIS036090
Series: True Crime
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.5 in T | 0.05 lb Wt
Cold Case Michigan
Tobin T. Buhk
Summary
Spellbinding cases of mayhem from the Great Lake State
Blanketed by forests, dotted by lakes, crisscrossed by rivers and surrounded by Great Lakes, Michigan is a good place to hide secrets, bury bodies and stash evidence. Dig deep enough, and you will unearth something sinister. Is the suicide note of a prominent Detroit physician also a confession to murder? Were inmates unlawfully released from Jackson State Penitentiary to carry out a contract killing on a politician before he could turn State's evidence? Who silenced a fiery radio personality known as "the voice of the people'?? Did a notorious serial killer stalk women in Lansing during the 1970s?
Join true crime author Tobin T. Buhk as he excavates some of the most vexing unsolved crimes in Michigan history.
Pub Date: 5/24/21
On Sale Date: 5/24/21
$12.99 USD/$15.99
The Ghostly Tales of Michigan's Haunted Lighthouses
Diane Telgen
Summary
Welcome to the spooky shores of Michigan!
Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.
Did you know that the former keeper of the Seul Choix Point Lighthouse still keeps his watch, despite having been dead for over a hundred years? Or that a mysterious young girl searches for playmates at the Marquette Island Lighthouse? Can you believe that the poltergeist at Waugoshance Shoal Lighthouse loves to play pranks on visitors?
Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Michigan's coast, and have you sleeping with the light on!
Arcadia Publishing
9781467104241
Pub Date: 10/7/19
On Sale Date: 10/7/19
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 78
History / United States
HIS036090
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.05 lb Wt
Michigan Haunts
Public Places, Eerie Spaces
Jon Milan
Summary
Michigan has two beautiful peninsulas that are connected by stories, legends, and mysteries. What Purple Gang member still hangs out in Clare? What spirits lurk at Henry Ford's Greenfield Village?
This book is the perfect glove compartment companion for exploring those paranormal parts of the Mitten State. From the notoriously haunted remote lighthouses like Seul Choix in the Upper Peninsula to Eloise, one of the most famous psychiatric asylums in America, to the legend of Lover's Leap on Mackinac Island, here is a guide to all that and more.
Jon Milan and Gail Offen are writers and good listeners who love to retell the stories they hear traveling through Michigan. This is their fifth Arcadia book.
The History Press
9781626196766
Pub Date: 6/15/15
On Sale Date: 6/15/15
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€20.99 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036090
Series: American Legends
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt
Paul Bunyan in Michigan: Yooper Logging, Lore & Legends
Jon C. Stott
Summary
The loggers who settled Michigan's Upper Peninsula whiled away winter evenings with tales of extreme weather, strange geography, legendary beasts and improbable feats. One mythic figure strode confidently from one story to the next, his legend growing with each retelling. Soon, Paul Bunyan began to appear in newspapers, magazines, books and even a Walt Disney cartoon. In this first collection since 1946 set exclusively in the UP, author Jon C. Stott recaptures the oral tradition that cast Bunyan's shadow across the national imagination. Relive the winter of the blue snow and cross paths with familiar companions like Babe and Johnny Inskslinger, as well as odd creatures like the hodag and the agropelter.
The History Press
9781626194847
Pub Date: 2/2/15
On Sale Date: 2/2/15
$21.99 USD/$22.99
CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
176 Pages
Carton Qty: 30
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
Michigan Apples
History & Tradition
Sharon Kegerreis, Sharon Steffens
Summary
French Jesuit missionaries planted apple seeds in the Michigan wilderness more than a century before the travels of Johnny Appleseed. Seedlings grew into giant fruit-bearing trees that provided tangy apples to pioneers who followed. As the Detroit settlement grew, grafted apple trees were planted. By the late 1700s, orchards that bloomed with Fameuse, Calville Blanc d'Hiver, Pomme Gris and Detroit Red rivaled those of New England, and even President Thomas Jefferson received scions of Detroit trees to plant at his Monticello estate. Today, 850 farms boast over nine million apple trees. Sample the seasons of Michigan's apple history with author Sharon Kegerreis, from early settlements to today's vibrant industry.
The History Press
9781626196582
Pub Date: 8/19/14
On Sale Date: 8/19/14
$14.99 USD/$15.99
CAD/€11.49 EUR Trade Paperback
144 Pages
Carton Qty: 48
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Forgotten Tales
7 in H | 5 in W | 0.3 in T |
Forgotten Tales of Michigan's Lower Peninsula
Alan Naldrett
Summary
Some of Michigan's most noteworthy yarns and compelling characters were lost down the corridors of history--until now. Discover the Nain Rouge, that "Demon from the Strait," spotted everywhere from the Battle of Bloody Run in 1763 to the Detroit Riot in 1967. Meet folks like Major Stickney, who named his sons One and Two and his youngest daughter Indiana. Inspect the Toledo War's ill-equipped militia and sort through an armament that included a barrel of whiskey and broom handles from the local hardware store. Spend time with "Mad Anthony" Wayne and pay a visit to Cadillac, the wickedest town in the Midwest. Author Alan Naldrett covers these stories and more in this collection of forgotten tales.
The History Press
9781596299474
Pub Date: 7/1/10
On Sale Date: 7/1/10
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback
176 Pages
Carton Qty: 35
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
The History of Michigan Wines
150 Years of Winemaking along the Great Lakes Lorri Hathaway
Summary
Savor the taste of wines inspired by the Great Lakes as enthusiasts Lorri Hathaway and Sharon Kegerreis introduce passionate winemakers like Joseph Sterling, who ignited Michigan's first viable wine region in the 1800s along Lake Erie.
Discover how the Detroit River was used for bootlegging during Prohibition, how the raid on red wine in the Upper Peninsula generated national headlines and how Michigan became the first to repeal. Learn about the wineries that boosted production to make Michigan a leading wine producer through the 1960s, when the changing marketplace caused a slump in production and sales.Since then, new grape varietals have spurred resurgence in the industry, garnering Michigan worldwide attention for its locally influenced wines. Discover Michigan's vibrant wine history, which is vital to the second most agriculturally diverse state and top tourism region becoming a premier agritourism destination.
Belt Publishing
9781953368522
Pub Date: 5/23/23
Midwest Pie
Recipes That Shaped a Region
Meredith Pangrace
Summary
A historical tour of midwestern pies that recalls when recipes were shared through faded note cards and junior league cookbooks.
New England may say it’s the “Great American Pie Belt,” but pie has a rich and varied history in the American Midwest too. Stop by any church or community event in the heartland today and you’re likely to see as many types of pie on the dessert table as there are people who made them.
Midwest Pie highlights the treats, both sweet and savory, that have come to define this region. Here, you’ll learn about bean pie’s origins in the Nation of Islam, the popularity of “desperation pies” during the Depression, how Michigan miners ate lunch “pasties” in the mines, and much more. Full of accessible instructions and helpful sidebars, you’ll learn the stories behind a variety of pies, including:
Hoosier Pie
Schnitz Pie
Sawdust Pie
Ohio Buckeye Pie
Runza
Midwest Pie is the perfect collection for any home chef looking to learn more about the diversity and deliciousness of one of the region’s most enduring culinary contributions.
Belt Publishing
9780997774276
Pub Date: 12/1/16
On Sale Date: 12/1/16
Ship Date: 9/1/18
$18.95 USD/$24.99
CAD/£16.99 GBP/€19.99 EUR
Discount Code: TP Trade Paperback
152 Pages Carton Qty: 1
Language Arts & Disciplines / Linguistics
LAN009000
7.2
How to Speak Midwestern
Edward McClelland
Summary
“A dictionary wrapped in some serious dialectology inside a gift book trailing a serious whiff of Relevance” —The New York Times
In this book on Midwestern accents, and sayings, Edward McClelland explains what Midwesterners say and how and why they say it. He examines the causes of the Northern Cities Vowel Shift, explains the nasality of Minnesota speech, and details why Chicagoans talk more like people from Buffalo than their next-door neighbors in Wisconsin. He provides humorous definitions of jargon from the region, including: -squeaky cheese -city chicken -shampoo banana -the Pittsburgh toilet -FIB -bubbler -Chevy in the Hole -jagoff
The book also includes detailed glossaries of slang from Buffalo, the Great Lakes, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Wisconsin slang and sayings.
This delightful romp through the region is the perfect gift for Midwesterners, and the perfect book for anyone wanting to learn more about the region’s dialects.
“A dictionary wrapped in some serious dialectology inside a gift book trailing a serious whiff of Relevan
Arcadia Publishing
9781467106641
Pub Date: 5/3/21
On Sale Date: 5/3/21
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Images of Sports
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.04 lb Wt
Indiana's Lost Speedways and Legendary Drivers
David Humphrey, the Indiana Racing Memorial Association, Mark L. Eutsler
Summary
From the Indianapolis 500 Motor Speedway to the dirt oval tracks in small Indiana towns, thousands of Hoosiers frequent the raceway of their choice each year. Today, there are an estimated 40 asphalt, clay, and dirt-covered oval tracks in Indiana where race fans cheer local drivers, often navigating jalopies pieced together from junkyard parts, to victory lane. Though many racetracks remain in operation throughout the state, dozens have fallen to the wayside over the past 100 years. Forever in remembrance are the famous and not so famous Indiana-born drivers who thrilled fans at those now defunct tracks. Evansville native Charlie Wiggins won the Gold and Glory Sweepstakes four times. Bob Kinser from Bloomington raced over 40 years and is an inductee of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame, and Tom Cherry of Muncie won the Little 500 four times.
Arcadia
Indianapolis Rhythm and Blues
David Leander Williams, Richard Pierce
Summary
Indiana Avenue was traditionally the host to some of America's premier, world-renown entertainment icons in various genres. Along this winding, brightly lit thoroughfare were nightclubs, lounges, supper clubs, taverns, juke joints, and holes-in-the-wall that celebrated the best of the best in entertainment that America had to offer, from the 1920s on into the 1970s. On the bandstand at Denver Ferguson's Sunset Terrace Ballroom, the elegantly attired crooner Nat King Cole, in a sparkling blue silk suit, delivered his signature song "Mona Lisa." Nearby, B.B. King sang his 1973 down-home blues classic "To Know You is to Love You." At Tuffy Mitchell's Pink Poodle nightclub, "Moms" Mabley made the audience roar with laughter during her sidesplitting comedy routine. Indiana Avenue truly was the place to be for the best in entertainment.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738532462
Pub Date: 4/13/04
On Sale Date: 4/13/04
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Images of Sports
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
The Indy 500: 1956-1965
Ben Lawrence, W.C. Madden, Christopher Baas
Summary
The 1950s and early 1960s are considered by many to be the Golden Era of Racing at the Indianapolis 500, and photographer Ben Lawrence was on hand taking photos of the Greatest Spectacle for the Indianapolis Times.
During that era, Ben captured many images of the race and race events that surrounded the Indy 500. He was there when Bill Vukovich met his fate in 1955. He photographed the first Indianapolis 500 Parade, which has become an annual event. He captured A.J. Foyt winning his first race at the Brickyard. He was on hand to photograph the breaking of the 150-mph barrier. Then he saw the transition from the front-engined Offenhauser to the rear-engined Lotus-Fords, which ended the Golden Era.
Arcadia Children''s Books
9781467198943
Pub Date: 2/6/23
On Sale Date: 2/6/23
$14.99 USD/$19.99 CAD Trade Paperback
96 Pages
Carton Qty: 42
Ages 7 to 11, Grades 1 to 5
Juvenile Nonfiction / History
JNF025180
Series: Super Cities
8 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.2 in T | 0.003 lb Wt
Super Cities! Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Donna Griffin
Summary
Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door . Learning about Indianapolis's interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun!
The History Press
9781467154697
Pub Date: 9/4/23
On Sale Date: 9/4/23
$24.99 USD/$31.99 CAD Trade Paperback
176 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Lost
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
0.05 lb Wt
Vanished Indianapolis
Edward Fujawa
Summary
Uncover lost gems of Circle City history
More than two centuries removed from its founding, Indianapolis has seen its share of landmarks and landscapes pass into memory. Some have totally vanished, such as the National Road covered bridge over the White River, the Marion County courthouse , the 1835 Indiana statehouse, and the previous headquarters for the long-standing Flanner House organization. Others still exist, but not in their original location or form, like Pogue's Run, the Central Canal through downtown, and the remnants of structures at Riverside Park.
Indianapolis historian Edward Fujawa explores the history of lost sites, how they appear today, and how some are still used or repurposed.
The History Press
9781467118484
Pub Date: 11/14/16
On Sale Date: 11/14/16
$21.99 USD/$22.99
CAD/€18.99 EUR Trade Paperback
112 Pages
Carton Qty: 56
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Classic Restaurants of Indianapolis
Jeffrey S. Kamm
Summary
Indianapolis boasts a few restaurants more than one hundred years old. Eateries like the legendary Hollyhock Hill and St. Elmo's Steakhouse are classic staples in the capital city. But for every legendary local restaurant that exists today, several more are mere memories. Diners can no longer feast on heaping piles of coconut shrimp at the Key West Shrimp House or sip on a Brandy Alexander at Fireside after a well-cooked steak, but their legacies still live on. Author Jeff Kamm explores the historic restaurants and most-missed locales that continue to define Indianapolis's culinary heritage.
The History Press
9781626197572
Pub Date: 1/18/16
On Sale Date: 1/18/16
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€20.49 EUR Trade Paperback
224 Pages
Carton Qty: 4
History / United States
HIS036090
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.5 in T | 0.06 lb Wt
On This Day in Indianapolis History
Dawn Bakken
Summary
Although best known for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing," Indianapolis claims countless fascinating stories that happened off the track--one for every date on the calendar. In a single day on January 1, 1970, Indianapolis jumped from the nation's twenty-sixth largest city to number eleven. On July 25, 1934, gangster and native son John Dillinger was laid to rest in Crown Hill Cemetery, where chips of his four successive gravestones became favorite city souvenirs. On September 17, 1945, the nation finally learned that Indianapolis was the top-secret manufacturing center for the Norden bombsight, crucial to Allied victory. And on September 6, 1959, jazz musician Wes Montgomery and his brothers finished recording one of their most popular albums. One day at a time, author Dawn Bakken chronicles a year of people, places and events in Circle City history.
The History Press
9781596297715
Pub Date: 9/1/09
On Sale Date: 9/1/09
$14.99 USD/$17.99 CAD Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 26
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Forgotten Tales
7 in H | 5 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.03 lb Wt
Forgotten Tales of Indiana
Keven McQueen, Kyle McQueen
Summary
Author Keven McQueen recalls a time when skunk farms, which allegedly produced a cure for rheumatism, were speckled throughout the countryside and a miserable woman tied her husband to a fence post, coated him with salt and intended to let the cows "lick him to death." Meet the King of the Ghouls, an accomplished grave robber and notorious murderer, and a man so convinced he was an ox that he often joined neighborhood cattle for a bite of grass, and discover ghosts, monsters, giant skeletons and more in this collection of outlandish tales from the Hoosier State.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738523446
Pub Date: 7/16/03
On Sale Date: 7/21/03
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
96 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 48
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Then and Now
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3
Indianapolis
W. C. Madden
Summary
Inaugurated as the state capital in 1825, Indianapolis was patterned after the nation's capital and laid out on a mile-square grid with Monument Circle at its center. As the city grew and experienced the tumult of the Civil War, legislators decided to erect a monument to the war's fallen servicemen. In 1902, one of the world's most outstanding memorials was completed-the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Surrounding Monument Circle, "The Circle City" gets its nickname from the prominence and historical significance of the central city structure. Throughout the years, Indianapolis has maintained its commitment to honoring the achievements of Hoosiers. This dedication to Indiana has given the capital its own rich history, told not only through monuments and memorials, but also through the architecture, parks, businesses, and people that make up the heart of Indianapolis. This new book documents the heroes and history of the city, using an impressive collection of vintage photographs from the late 1800s through the early 1900s juxtaposed against present-day images.
Indianapolis in Vintage Postcards
W.C. Madden
Summary
In the late 1800s, postcards of Indianapolis began appearing in mailboxes throughout the country. Since that time, the many prominent monuments, buildings, and parks of the Hoosier capital have been featured on countless cards.
Using an impressive collection of these images, author W.C. Madden takes the reader on an historic journey through Indianapolis from 1890 to 1950, providing a visual history of the development of the city. Indianapolis experienced great growth during the first half of the 20th century, which gave rise to innovative art and architectural structures, many that serve as the subject of postcards featured here. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument, the Indiana World War Memorial, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Union Station, and Claypool Hotel, to name a few, are all highlighted.
Arcadia Publishing 9780738520087
Pub Date: 9/18/02
On Sale Date: 9/18/02
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 8 History / United States HIS036090
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Lost Indianapolis
John P. McDonald
Summary
Join Thomas as he delves into the mystery and legacy of Indianapolis's bygone days.
In 1816, the U.S. Congress decided to give the newly formed State of Indiana four square miles of land to lay out a capital city. Just where the capital city would be platted, however, was unknown. Four years later, the spot was finally chosen near where Fall Creek meets the White River. From that moment forward, despite a few bumps along the way, Indianapolis began its development into one of the nation's great cities. Over the course of that development, many buildings, companies, legends, and people have come and gone. While they are now only shadows of the past, they help to form the history and heart of Indianapolis. The History Press 9781467147309
Pub Date: 3/15/21
On Sale Date: 3/15/21
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
160 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036090 Series: True Crime
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
Wanted in Indiana Infamous Hoosier Fugitives
Andrew E. Stoner
Summary
To most Hoosiers, John Dillinger is the very picture of an Indiana fugitive, but the state has seen many fascinating criminal characters on the run. In Tippecanoe County, two Lafayette youths murdered the sheriff's deputies transporting them to prison. The gun-toting "Elwood gun girl" walked from the headlines into legend. One fugitive passed himself off as a small-town cop while on the run, and a well-spoken Indiana killer became the first fugitive captured as a direct result of the TV show America's Most Wanted. Veteran true crime author Andrew E. Stoner examines not only the trail of destruction criminals have left in their wake but also their lives on the run.
The History Press
9781467144773
Pub Date: 7/18/22
On Sale Date: 7/18/22
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
208 Pages
Carton Qty: 34
History / United States HIS036090
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.6 in T | 0.06 lb Wt
Indianapolis Beer Stories
History to Modern Craft in Circle City Brewing
Amy Beers
Summary
Indianapolis Beer Stories is a time capsule of tales from the city's early taverns, to a pre-Prohibition golden era, to today's modern craft beer scene.
Meet the ghosts of Indy's brewing past. Discover the very beginning of beer in Indiana's new capital and the pioneers who carved a path for a future industry. Uncover the legacy of a bygone brewing giant. Learn how one spontaneous decision to cross the treacherous Rocky Mountains led to a booming craft beer scene in Indiana.
Indiana native Amy Beers, a Certified Cicerone® and owner/operator of Drinking with Beers, leads a heady tour of yesterday and today in Circle City brewing.
The History Press
9781467141826
Pub Date: 8/3/20
On Sale Date: 8/3/20
$21.99
160 Pages Carton Qty: 8 History / United States
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.5 in T |
The Historic Memorial District of Downtown Indianapolis
Rudy Schouten
Summary
Part guide, part landmarks history, part military history, The Historic Memorial District of Downtown Indianapolis will enlighten and delight visitors and locals alike.
Old Indianapolis bears little resemblance to the new one, but Indy's unique trail of war memorials has a powerful way of linking the two. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument is unmistakably emblematic of the Circle City. The Indiana War Memorial, an inexplicably well-kept secret, is the nation's largest memorial established for veterans of the Great War. And the American Legion's National Headquarters in Indianapolis remains a testament to the grit that put the city on the map .Author Rudy Schouten tracks the origins of Indy's monuments and memorials, not just to tell the story of limestone and granite rising out of the ground, but to help make note of the sacrifices that paved a city's trail of gratitude.
The History Press
9781467143080
Pub Date: 7/1/19
On Sale Date: 7/1/19
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
144 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 True Crime / Murder TRU002000
Series: True Crime
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
The Burger Chef Murders in Indiana
Julie Young
Summary
The evening of November 17, 1978, should have been like any other for the four young crewmembers closing the Burger Chef at 5725 Crawfordsville Road in Speedway, Indiana. After serving customers and locking the doors for the night, the kids began their regular cleanup to ready the restaurant for the following day. But then something went horribly wrong. Just before midnight, someone muscled into the place, robbed the store of $581 and kidnapped the four employees. Over the next two days, investigators searched in vain for the missing crewmembers before their bodies were discovered more than twenty miles away. The killer or killers were never caught. Join Julie Young on an exploration of one of the most baffling cold cases in Indiana history.
The History Press
9781467155052
Pub Date: 2/5/24
On Sale Date: 2/5/24
$24.99 USD/$29.99 CAD Trade Paperback
144 Pages Carton Qty: 1 History /
Historic Indianapolis Fires & Disasters
Jack
E. Finney Summary
Disaster was a fact of everyday life in 1800s and early 1900s Indianapolis. During the 1860s, more than 1,700 people died in what is now the Herron-Morton Place neighborhood. In 1882, ten people drowned under the Union Railroad Depot. Ropes were considered an adequate fire escape in the 1890s, but when the National Surgical Institute caught fire, they proved unequal to the task. The owners of the Prest-O-Lite Company created the world-famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but their company also had four major incidents that caused eleven deaths and destruction in the city. In 1917, Hollywood was responsible for the deaths of six people in an Indianapolis apartment building. Join Jack Finney as he explores these and other Indianapolis fires and disasters.
Join Jack Finney as he explores these and other Indianapolis fires and disasters.
The History Press
9781626196131
Pub Date: 3/2/15
On Sale Date: 3/2/15
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Landmarks
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt
Hinkle Fieldhouse:
Indiana's Basketball Cathedral Eric Angevine
Summary
The 1965 Palm Sunday Tornadoes in Indiana
Janis Thornton
Summary
Author Janis Thornton reveals the stories of a day in Indiana like no other.
Palm Sunday 1965 started as the nicest day of the year, the kind of weather that encouraged Hoosiers to get out in the sun, fire up the grill, hit the golf course, or roll down their car windows and take a leisurely drive. That evening, however, throughout northern and central Indiana, the sky turned an ominous black, and storms moved in, quickly manifesting as Indiana's worst tornado outbreak. Within three hours, twisters, some a half-mile wide, ripped through seventeen counties, devastating communities and leaving death and destruction in their wake. When the tornadoes were finished with Indiana, 137 people were dead, hundreds were injured, and thousands more were forever changed.
Walk into Hinkle Fieldhouse, and you feel it--that palpable sense of history known as the Hinkle mystique. Indiana's basketball cathedral has stood in all its glory at Butler University since 1928. John Wooden, Oscar Robertson and Larry Bird played on its floor. Jesse Owens sprinted to a record at Hinkle, and athletes from around the globe have brought Olympic-level competition to crowds gathered under its steel arches. It was the setting for the climactic scene in Hoosiers, arguably the greatest sports movie ever made. It has hosted evangelists, ice shows, tennis matches, bike races and even roller derbies. Author Eric Angevine gets inside the paint in this complete Hinkle history, featuring archival photographs of the iconic structure and words from those who know it best. The
Pub Date: 5/2/22
On Sale Date: 5/2/22
$21.99
Belt Publishing
9781953368522
Pub Date: 5/23/23
On Sale Date: 5/23/23
$18.95 USD/$24.99
CAD/£16.99 GBP/€19.99 EUR
Discount Code: TP Trade Paperback
141 Pages
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Cooking / Courses & Dishes
CKB063000
6.9 in H | 5.1 in W | 0.02 lb Wt
Midwest Pie
Recipes That Shaped a Region
Meredith Pangrace
Summary
A historical tour of midwestern pies that recalls when recipes were shared through faded note cards and junior league cookbooks.
New England may say it’s the “Great American Pie Belt,” but pie has a rich and varied history in the American Midwest too. Stop by any church or community event in the heartland today and you’re likely to see as many types of pie on the dessert table as there are people who made them.
Midwest Pie highlights the treats, both sweet and savory, that have come to define this region. Here, you’ll learn about bean pie’s origins in the Nation of Islam, the popularity of “desperation pies” during the Depression, how Michigan miners ate lunch “pasties” in the mines, and much more. Full of accessible instructions and helpful sidebars, you’ll learn the stories behind a variety of pies, including:
Hoosier Pie
Schnitz Pie
Sawdust Pie
Ohio Buckeye Pie
Runza
Midwest Pie is the perfect collection for any home chef looking to learn more about the diversity and deliciousness of one of the region’s most enduring culinary contributions. Belt Publishing 9780997774276 Pub
How to Speak Midwestern
Edward McClelland
Summary
“A dictionary wrapped in some serious dialectology inside a gift book trailing a serious whiff of Relevance” —The New York Times
In this book on Midwestern accents, and sayings, Edward McClelland explains what Midwesterners say and how and why they say it. He examines the causes of the Northern Cities Vowel Shift, explains the nasality of Minnesota speech, and details why Chicagoans talk more like people from Buffalo than their next-door neighbors in Wisconsin. He provides humorous definitions of jargon from the region, including:
-squeaky cheese -city chicken -shampoo banana -the Pittsburgh toilet -FIB -bubbler -Chevy in the Hole -jagoff
The book also includes detailed glossaries of slang from Buffalo, the Great Lakes, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Wisconsin slang and sayings.
This delightful romp through the region is the perfect gift for Midwesterners, and the perfect book for anyone wanting to learn more about the region’s dialects.
“A dictionary wrapped in some serious dialectology inside a gift book trailing a serious whiff of Relevan
9781467146852
Pub Date: 10/11/21 On Sale Date: 10/11/21
$21.99
128 Pages
Qty: 40
/ United States HIS036120 Series: Brief History
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
A New History of Lexington, Kentucky
Foster Ockerman Jr.
Summary
Lexington is known as the "Horse Capital of the World," but the city's history runs much deeper. Learn about the mayor who refused the Ku Klux Klan permission to march and organize in the city. Meet one of the nation's foremost advocates for voting rights for women who was a native of the city. Visit the many small hamlets around Lexington that were settlements for the formerly enslaved. Lexington was the state's first capital and the nation's first community to establish an urban service boundary to regulate growth and preserve horse farms. Seventh-generation Kentuckian and Lexington native Foster Ockerman Jr. offers an updated history.
9781467148832
Pub Date: 8/9/21 On Sale Date: 8/9/21
$21.99
176 Pages
Tales from the Kentucky Hemp Highway
Dan Isenstein
Summary
Among the many hidden gems in Bluegrass history is the state's long relationship with hemp, a history noted by a historical "Hemp Highway" designation. Archibald McNeil was the first to plant the crop in the state in 1775. In 1803, John Wesley Hunt opened the first hemp bagging factory in the United States and helped transform Lexington into the "Athens of the West." Another grower, Thomas Barbee, had a child with an enslaved person and freed his children on his deathbed. His grandson became a hemp grower as well. New organizations like Homestead Alternatives and Zelios Inc. have taken that history into the modern world. Author Dan Isenstein details the history of the crop and the historic trail dedicated to it.
The History Press
9781467150132
Pub Date: 7/19/21
On Sale Date: 7/19/21
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
192 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036120
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
Bluegrass Bourbon Barons
Bryan S. Bush
Summary
Kentucky is the home of bourbon, and there are a proud few who helped usher the industry into prominence. Learn about men like bourbon baron Isaac Bernheim, who founded the Bernheim Forest and Research Center, or John Douglas, who built a racetrack for the trotter racing industry and was known as the "Prince of Sports." George Garvin Brown and his business partner, George Forman, formed the Brown-Forman Company, which today is one of the largest American-owned companies in the spirits and wine business. With such enormous wealth came the temptation for fraud, which led to several bourbon leaders becoming involved in some of Kentucky's famous scandals. Author and Kentucky historian Bryan S. Bush details the intoxicating history of bourbon's biggest historical names.
The History Press
9781467138949
Pub Date: 3/25/19
On Sale Date: 3/25/19
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Qty: 40
& Recreation / Animal Sports
Hidden History
9
Hidden History of Horse Racing in Kentucky
Foster Ockerman Jr.
Summary
Untold tidbits of equine history is revealed by historian and seventh generation Kentuckian Foster Ockerman Jr.
Horse racing and the Commonwealth of Kentucky are synonymous. The equine industry in the state dates as far back as the eighteenth century, and some of that history remains untold. The Seventeenth Earl of Derby made the trip from England to Louisville for the famed Kentucky Derby. Many famous African American jockeys grew up in the area but fled to Europe during the Jim Crow era. Gambling on races is a popular pastime, but betting in the early days caused significant changes in the sport. Hidden History of Horse Racing in Kentucky details the rich and the lesser-known history at the tracks in the Bluegrass State.
The History Press
9781609492717
Pub Date: 4/20/11
On Sale Date: 4/20/11
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€17.99 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036120
Series: Lost
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.5 lb Wt
Lost Bluegrass:
History of a Vanishing Landscape
Ronnie Dreistadt
Summary
The Bluegrass region has come to define what makes Kentucky a place unlike any other. What began as the homeland of native tribes developed into ideal farmland for early settlers. Development continued as the region evolved into the premier breeding grounds for world-famous thoroughbreds, helping to bring the Bluegrass international recognition as the epicenter of American horseracing and equestrian culture. Yet development of the region has never stopped. The rolling hills, limestone fences and legendary horse farms that once defined the landscape continue to vanish as suburban sprawl stretches into the far reaches of the Bluegrass. Join author Ronnie Dreistadt as he tracks the history of the Bluegrass, what's been lost and the ongoing efforts to save what remains.
The History Press 9781596295452
Pub Date: 11/1/08
On Sale Date: 11/1/08
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Carton
True Bluegrass Stories:
History from the Heart of Kentucky
Tom Stephens
Summary
Famed pioneer Daniel Boone, upon seeing the Bluegrass region for the first time in 1769, wrote, "From the top of an eminence, we saw with pleasure the beautiful level of Kentucke." Centuries later, his sentiments still ring true.
In this fast-paced collection of articles from his widely successful "Looking Back" column in Kentucky Monthly magazine, author Tom Stephens delivers a captivating glimpse into Kentucky's renowned Bluegrass region. Hide away in the stockades and stations of the pioneers, discover Abraham Lincoln's Lexington retreat, face off in a duel as Henry Clay did, consume the potent origins of Kentucky bourbon and sober up with the Shakers. All of this and plenty more lie ahead when you explore True Bluegrass Stories: History from the Heart of Kentucky.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738554471
Pub Date: 10/6/08
On Sale Date: 10/6/08
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
96 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036120
Series: Then and Now
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Lexington Fiona Young-Brown
Summary
Lexington documents the history and evolutoin of this city nestled in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass region.
Situated in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass region, Lexington is known as a cultural center throughout the state. The city, with its strong sense of history, education, and commerce, has undergone dramatic change, making way for development and progress with each new decade.
Arcadia Publishing 9780738542164
Pub Date: 2/22/06
On Sale Date: 2/22/06
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036120
Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
Women in Lexington Deirdre A. Scaggs
Summary
Images of America: Women in Lexington is a celebration of Kentucky women at work, in the home, at play, in society, and as part of the larger fabric of women's equality. Women in Lexington were active during World War II: they fought for women's rights, experienced changes within the family, and took advantage of or created new opportunities in the workplace. The 200 vintage photographs featured in this volume were drawn from collections housed in the archive of the University of Kentucky. With nearly 2 million photographs, the collections offer unparalleled coverage of the cultural, social, agricultural, and industrial changes that have shaped Lexington and Central Kentucky.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738524665
Pub Date: 11/24/04
On Sale Date: 11/29/04
$24.99 USD/$27.99 CAD Trade Paperback
192 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 36 History / United States HIS036120 Series: Making of America
0.9 lb Wt
Lexington: Queen of the Bluegrass
Randolph Hollingsworth
Summary
In the heart of central Kentucky Bluegrass country, Lexington boasts a long, proud history reaching far back before this "Horse Capital of the World" reared its first thoroughbred. Early Lexingtonians built an intellectual and economic center from their frontier outpost and quickly claimed the first college, newspaper, and millionaire west of the Alleghenies--among many other firsts.
Arcadia Publishing 9780738515526
Pub Date: 9/16/03
On Sale Date: 9/16/03
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036120
Lafayette's Lexington
Thomas
M. House, Lisa R. Carter
Summary
The thriving heart of Kentucky, Lexington grew to its present stature from humble roots as a quiet agricultural town. During the pivotal years from Prohibition and the Great Depression through World War II, Lexington experienced unprecedented growth, hard times, and recovery.
Arcadia Publishing 9780738566887
Pub Date: 4/26/10
On Sale Date: 4/26/10
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036120 Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Kentucky's Famous Racehorses
Patricia L. Thompson
Summary
Central Kentucky is home to many magnificent horses and their farms. Although there are numerous places to witness these beautiful animals, including Keeneland, Churchill Downs, Pimlico, and Belmont, their history often gets overwhelmed by their statistics. Images of America: Kentucky's Famous Racehorses goes beyond the numbers and provides insight into the character of these beloved creatures by featuring stories straight from those closest to the horses--the grooms.
The History Press 9781626195998
Pub Date: 11/4/14
On Sale Date: 11/4/14
$21.99 USD/$22.99
EUR Trade Paperback
160 Pages Carton Qty: 42
/ United States
9
Lost Lexington, Kentucky
Peter Brackney, Mayor Jim Gray
Summary
Lexington has dozens of well-restored landmarks, but unfortunately so many more are lost forever.
The famous Phoenix Hotel, a longtime stop for weary travelers and politicians alike, has risen from its own ashes numerous times over the past centuries. The works of renowned architect John McMurtry were once numerous around town, but some of the finest examples are gone. The Centrepointe block has been made and unmade so many times that its original tenants are unknown to natives now. Join local blogger, attorney and preservationist Peter Brackney as he explores the intriguing back stories of these hidden Bluegrass treasures.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738552521
Pub Date: 4/1/96
On Sale Date: 4/6/96
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
Series: Postcard History
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt
Lexington, Kentucky
Changes in the Early Twentieth Century
Wynelle Deese
Summary
From the 1890s through the 1920s, the postcard was an extraordinarily popular means of communication, and many of the postcards produced during this "golden age" can today be considered works of art. Postcard photographers traveled the length and breadth of the nation snapping photographs of busy street scenes, documenting local landmarks, and assembling crowds of friends and neighbors only too happy to pose for a picture. These images, printed as postcards and sold in general stores across the country, survive as telling reminders of an important era in America's history. This fascinating new history of Lexington, Kentucky, showcases more than two hundred of the best vintage postcards available.
Pub Date: 9/28/20
On Sale Date: 9/28/20
160 Pages
Qty: 40
/ United States
History & Guide 9
A History Lover's Guide to Lexington and Central Kentucky Foster
Ockerman Jr., Peter Brackney
Summary
The Athens of the West. The Horse Capital of the World. The Home to the Greatest Tradition in College Basketball. Heart of the Bluegrass. Lexington has a lot of names and an even richer history. The region played an oversized role in America's educational, political, religious and cultural development. Visit a historic AME church in downtown Lexington that was a stop on the Underground Railroad for escaping slaves. Walk through fifteen local historic districts. Explore an equine cemetery. Join historians Foster Ockerman Jr. and Peter Brackney on a tour through historic sites and buildings in Lexington and central Kentucky.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738588742
Pub Date: 3/12/12
On Sale Date: 3/12/12
$24.99 USD/$24.99
CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036120
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Keeneland Race Course
Berkeley Scott, Jeanine Scott
Summary
Since 1936, Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky, has represented the gentility and excitement of Thoroughbred horse racing. To central Kentuckians, it is an enduring part of their culture and a fun place for all generations. For horsemen from all over the world, Keeneland is also an honest marketplace for the best Thoroughbred racing and breeding bloodstock to be found. Keeneland's world-class library is the repository of the largest collection of Thoroughbred racing information in the world; all the images in this book are from its vast collection. The book opens with photographs of the Kentucky Association racetrack that came before Keeneland and continues with images of the people who made Keeneland possible: jockeys, trainers, grooms, exercise riders, owners, track management, track workers, customers, and others. Photographs in the book also capture famous horses from the past, including Iron Leige, Round Table, Seabiscuit, Man o' War, Nashua, Whirlaway, Citation, and Bull Lea.
Celebrating Old Friends
Stories from Kentucky's Thoroughbred Retirement Farm Rick Capone, Mary Simon, Michael Blowen
Summary
Over the last decade Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Facility in Georgetown, KY, has put a new face on the concept of equine aftercare.
When Michael Blowen first dreamed of creating Old Friends, he envisioned a place where Thoroughbred stallions could retire with dignity following their racing or breeding careers. He also wanted people to visit the iconic horses.
In 2003, Old Friendsopened on leased land with a miniature horse named Little Silver Charm, a gelding named Invigorate and a mare named Narrow Escape. Today, the two-hundred-plus-acre farm in Georgetown has more than 160 retired Thoroughbred stallions, geldings and mares, including two Kentucky Derbywinners. It even welcomed two satellite farms, one in New York and one at Kentucky Downsracetrack.
In his follow-up to History of Old Friends, Rick Capone revisits the unforgettable history of this horse retirement home.
The History Press
9781626193314
Pub Date: 8/5/14
On Sale Date: 8/5/14
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€18.99 EUR Trade Paperback
176 Pages
Carton Qty: 38
History / United States
HIS036120 Series: Sports
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
History of Old Friends A
Home for Retired Thoroughbreds
Rick Capone
Summary
Old Friends provides a dignified retirement to Thoroughbreds whose racing and breeding careers have come to an end. Hear their stories in this heartwarming book.
Like many before him in the Bluegrass State, Michael Blowen, a former Boston Globeentertainment writer, fell in love with horses, specifically Thoroughbreds. The reality beyond the racetracks, he knew, was that each day a Thoroughbred was in the spotlight, for some of these distinguished athletes, their days were numbered.
For that reason, he dreamed of finding a way to give them a dignified retirement after they completed their rigorous racing careers. When he opened the Thoroughbred retirement farm Old Friendsin Kentucky in 2003, he never dreamed his idea would grow so big, so fast. Today, Old Friendsis home to more than 130 horses, many of them stallions, as well as geldings, mares and one loveable miniature horse named Little Silver Charm
Join journalist and horse lover Rick Capone for the story of Old Friendsand the horses that call the farm home.
Kentucky Horse Tales
Ercel Ellis Jr., Robert W. Copelan DVM, Michael Blowen and Old Friends
Summary
Ercel Ellis Jr. was born into the Thoroughbred horse business and has worked in it for seventy-five years.
He has been an owner, breeder, trainer, writer and radio broadcaster. His radio show, Horse Tales, has run for twenty years. For all his work, he won the Charles W. Engelhard Award for contributions to the industry. During his life, Ercel has amassed a trove of stories on some of the biggest names in Thoroughbred racing, like Mata Hari, Spy Song and world-famous Man o' War. He also includes stories of lesser-known horses like Dark Mirage, El Chico, Blue Peter and By Jimminy. Join Ercel as he entertains with fascinating stories from more than seven decades with Thoroughbreds.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738505657
Pub Date: 4/28/00
On Sale Date: 5/3/00
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036120
Series: Postcard History Series
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt
Kentucky's Bluegrass
Wynelle Scott Deese
Summary
Within these pages are vintage postcards, created between 1900 and 1950, that depict an area known across the country as Kentucky's Bluegrass. From its horse farms to its military forts and river commerce, this seventeen county region exemplifies the spirit and pride of Kentucky, and the images preserved on these postcards bring the history of this unique area to life.
The History Press
9781467154161
Pub Date: 9/11/23
On Sale Date: 9/11/23
$21.99 USD/$28.99 CAD Trade Paperback
112 Pages
Carton Qty: 58 History / United States
HIS036120
9
Creepy Kentucky
Strange Stories from the Bluegrass State
Mr. Keven McQueen
Summary
The Eerie and Ominous in Kentucky Kentucky is no stranger to strange occurrences. From weird encounters with the Grim Reaper to local graveyard dogs, the Bluegrass State has its share of odd stories. Learn about local ghosts who've haunted areas for years. Encounter body snatchers and some very odd modes of death. Go on the hunt for Daniel Boone's bones and witness the marvelous twisting tombstone. Witness the people who uncannily predicted their own death. Author Keven McQueen details these creepy stories and more.
Arcadia Publishing
9781467109901
Pub Date: 5/1/23
On Sale Date: 5/1/23
$23.99 USD/$30.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036120
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Kentucky's Lost Bourbon Distilleries
Berkeley Scott, Jeanine Scott
Summary
Kentucky bourbon is world-renowned, and the distilling of this corn-based liquor has deep roots in almost every corner of the state. Hundreds of distilleries dotted the landscape, beginning with the early settlements until 1920, when the vast majority were closed because of Prohibition. Many of the distilleries never reopened and became "lost," with only old photographs left to tell this story of dedicated craftsmanship. In some cases, distilleries reopened during a "bourbon boom" when Prohibition finally ended in 1933, only to falter a few decades later. Some of those distilleries were sold and portions of the properties, like warehouses, reused by the new owner. Despite everything, bourbon distilling remains a major industry in the state--and a worldfamous icon for Kentucky. Kentucky's Lost Bourbon Distilleries is dedicated to the many people who worked at distilleries that may be "lost" but are not forgotten.
Kentucky Legends and Lore
Alan Brown
Summary
Kentucky is known primarily for horse racing, bourbon and fried chicken, but the "Dark and Bloody Ground" has a mysterious side as well. Kentuckians talk about their own "Hillbilly Beast," believed to have frightened campers at Mammoth Cave National Park. The gnarled and twisted Witches' Tree is a favorite on Louisville ghost tours. Kentucky's UFO incidents--like Thomas Mantell's mysterious plane crash, the Hopkinsville alien attack and the Paintsville train-UFO crash--are as puzzling and frightening now as they were when they happened. Folklore writer Alan Brown chronicles these strange stories and others that are very much a part of the unique culture of Kentucky.
The History Press
9781467146784
Pub Date: 8/17/20
On Sale Date: 8/17/20
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036120
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Bizarre Bluegrass
Strange but True Kentucky Tales
Keven McQueen
Summary
From ghost towns to circus performers to mass hysteria, the Bluegrass State is no stranger to the strange. Read stories of famed President Abraham Lincoln you've never heard before. Find possible solutions to the mystery of Pearl Bryan's missing head and decipher the outrageous hoaxes involving an unsolvable puzzle and monkeys trained to perform farm work. Learn about the time when the author wrote to Charles Manson as a joke and Manson wrote back--four times. Join author Keven McQueen as he recounts some of the weirder vignettes from Kentucky lore.
The History Press
9781626192638
Pub Date: 4/1/14
On Sale Date: 4/1/14
$23.99 USD/$29.99 CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
/ United States
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
A Culinary History of Kentucky
Burgoo, Beer Cheese and
Goetta
Fiona Young-Brown
Summary
Pull up a chair to the kitchen table and enjoy a delicious adventure through Bluegrass food history. Kentucky's cuisine can be traced back to Cherokee, Irish, Scottish, English and German roots, among others. A typical Kentucky meal might have the standard meat and three, but there are many dishes that can't be found anywhere else. Poke sallet, despite its toxic roots and berries, is such a favorite in parts of eastern Kentucky that an annual festival celebrates it. Find recipes for dishes from burgoo to hog to moonshine and frogs. Join author Fiona Young-Brown as she details all the delectable delights sure to make the mouth water.
The History Press
9781467152747
Pub Date: 5/15/23
On Sale Date: 5/15/23
$23.99 USD/$30.99 CAD Trade Paperback
240 Pages
Carton Qty: 30
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: The History Press
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.07 lb Wt
Wisconsin Farm They Built, The Tales of Family & Fortitude
Corey A. Geiger, Jerry Apps
Summary
Corey Geiger, international agricultural journalist and author of On a Wisconsin Family Farm , pairs his rural roots and lively storytelling talents to capture six generations of life in America's Dairyland. After his mother Anna was killed by a train, Elmer Pritzl was thrown into adulthood at the tender age of sixteen. A clever and crafty fellow, Elmer quickly found work at the local foundry. Promoted to foreman by age eighteen, he began supervising men double and even triple his age during the depths of the Great Depression. However, that professional career track ended abruptly five years later when Elmer fell in love with a farmer's daughter, Julia Burich. Six months after their wedding, Julia's father passed away, and with no living male relatives left in her life, Julia's mother, Anna Burich, asked, "Elmer, will you run my farm?" So, Elmer, born a city boy, transformed his life and began a love affair with a Wisconsin family farm.
On a Wisconsin Family Farm
Historic Tales of Character, Community and Culture
Corey A. Geiger
Summary
Based on Corey Geiger's popular Homesteader's Hope column, On a Wisconsin Family Farm flings the barn doors wide open to a cast of characters who built America's Dairyland.
In 1905, twenty-eight-year-old Anna Satorie, granddaughter of Bohemian immigrants, went against cultural norms and became the sole owner of her family's homestead when she purchased the farm from her father. The next year, Anna married neighboring farmer John Burich, also of Bohemian extraction, and the couple went about building a thrifty family farm. But pioneer life was fraught with trials and tribulations. Polio and tuberculosis claimed loved ones, and the difficulties of Prohibition forced the family to fabricate the death of John's bootlegging brother to keep gangsters away from the farm. Neighbors pitched in as fellow immigrant families helped construct farmsteads and support one another through unsanctioned bank loans, daring dynamite work, and barn raisings. Leaving work aside, this vibrant community also threw parties met by the rooster's early-dawn crow.
Pairing his rural roots with lively storytelling, G...
The History Press
9781467150194
Pub Date: 9/5/22
On Sale Date: 9/5/22
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
112 Pages
Carton Qty: 60
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Haunted America
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Madison Ghosts and Legends
Anna Lardinois
Summary
Wisconsin's capital city is haunted!
From restless spirits roaming the University of Wisconsin to ghostly Confederate soldiers lingering at Camp Randall Stadium, Madison is filled with otherworldly entities. Spirits do not rest in peace at Taliesin, and the tragedies that occurred on the Capitol grounds shed light on the building's numerous paranormal reports. The city's outskirts are just as eerie. From the prowling Beast of Bray Road to what is thought to be Wisconsin's most haunted bar, a spinetingling location is never far away.
Join author Anna Lardinois to discover some of Madison's most macabre tales.
Commonwealth Editions
9781641940115
Pub Date: 8/3/21
On Sale Date: 8/3/21
$9.99 USD/$9.95 CAD Discount Code: DFLTS002 Board Book
16 Pages Full Color
Carton Qty: 60 Ages 0 to 3
Juvenile Fiction / Places
JUV030060 Series: Hello
6 in H | 5.9 in W | 0.6 in T | 0.03 lb Wt
Hello, Wisconsin!
Martha
Day Zschock
Summary
Welcome to Wisconsin! Parent and child Badgers explore Wisconsin in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738541211
Pub Date: 11/1/06
On Sale Date: 11/1/06
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Images of Sports
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
University of Wisconsin Basketball
Dave Anderson
Summary
The University of Wisconsin owns one of the greatest basketball histories in the United States. That is the bold claim author Dave Anderson makes--and backs up--in this stunning book. With fascinating photographs and compelling research, Anderson reveals the first golden era, 1900-1941, when University of Wisconsin men dominated college basketball. He adds in wonderful Badger women's basketball, an exciting second golden era, historic game programs, the transition from tiny Red Gym to majestic Kohl Center, and more. In the end, after spanning over 100 years of legendary players and coaches from Christian Steinmetz, Emmett Angell, Dr. Walter "Doc" Meanwell, and Albert "Ab" Nicholas up to Michael Finley, Alando Tucker, Jane Albright-Dieterle, Bo Ryan, and more, readers will agree--the University of Wisconsin does own one of the greatest basketball histories there is.
The History Press
9781626196155
Pub Date:
Madison Food: A History of Capital Cuisine
Nichole Fromm, JonMichael Rasmus, Erika Janik
Summary
Madison's savory ascent as a culinary destination pairs its rich tradition of homegrown bounty with a progressively wider international palate. Sample the fare of Mad City staples like Ella's Deli, Mickies Dairy Bar and the Plaza and enjoy tales of legendary eateries of yore, such as Cleveland's, the Fess and Ovens of Brittany. Visit the farmers' markets that feed the capital city and the unions that have struggled to represent dishwashers and waiters. Slide into a booth with the visionaries who nurtured Madison's food culture, from Gulley to Guthrie and Peck to Piper. Food enthusiasts Nichole Fromm and JonMichael Rasmus share a taste of the unique ingredients spread across Madison's evolving table.
The History Press
9781596298729
Pub Date: 5/13/10
On Sale Date: 5/13/10
$14.99 USD/$17.99 CAD Trade Paperback
192 Pages
Carton Qty: 78
History / United States HIS036090
Series: Forgotten Tales
7 in H | 5 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.03 lb Wt
Forgotten Tales of Wisconsin
Martin Hintz, Kyle McQueen
Summary
Drift back to an era when the speed limit in Milwaukee was an edgy four miles per hour and Madison lawmakers could poke at hogs to punctuate the tedium of legislative sessions. Martin Hintz makes even the slow times of the Badger State fly by in this collection of Wisconsin's forgotten memories. Taste the world's first batch of pink lemonade (made with the dye of a circus performer's pants) and witness the tragic death of the world's last wild passenger pigeon. Track down ancient Algonkin legends like the great serpent that swam up the Mississippi looking for copper, and drop in on modern legends like Les Paul, whose guitar spun records into gold.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738560540
Pub Date: 10/21/09
On Sale Date: 10/26/09
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036090 Series: Postcard History Series
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt
Madison David
Sakrison
Summary
Madison has a rich photographic history, much of it in the form of postcards. This volume presents more than 200 historical postcard images from the private collection of Madison resident John Powell, who has been collecting and trading postcards for more than 20 years. The images here reflect Madison's businesses, public institutions, civic life, and civic pride in the first decades of the 20th century. With author David Sakrison's engaging text, these images offer a unique window into the city as it was, and as it saw itself, 75 to 100 years ago.
Arcadia Publishing
9781467114981
Pub Date: 11/2/15
On Sale Date: 11/2/15
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 6
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Images of Sports
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
Minnesota-Wisconsin College Football Rivalry
Dave Anderson
Summary
There are many great rivalries in Division I college football, but only one can say it has been played the longest: Minnesota and Wisconsin. Since 1890, the Golden Gophers and Badgers have faced each other in the annual game known as the Border Battle. Early teams competed for the coveted "Slab of Bacon" trophy until 1948, when the winning team would take home Paul Bunyan's Axe, a tradition that continues to this day. Images of Sports: Minnesota-Wisconsin College Football Rivalry features magnificent games through the years, plus stories and images of remarkable players and coaches. Included are the historic national championships, Rose Bowls, All-Americans, and even fantasy teams, plus the involvement of presidents Theodore Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy in this enduring football rivalry.
Arcadia Publishing 9781467112673
Pub Date: 12/1/14
On Sale Date: 12/1/14
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036090 Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Wisconsin Army National Guard
Eric J. Killen
Summary
Images of America: Wisconsin Army National Guard is a photographic history containing more than 200 images paired with a descriptive narrative that follows the illustrious story of more than 150 years of wartime service. The book highlights little-known facts about the leaders, soldiers, and units that shaped Wisconsin's military history. It begins with the Civil War legends of Old Abe and the Iron Brigade and continues through the transformational years of the National Guard during the Spanish-American War and Mexican border crisis of the 1910s. It chronicles the unbelievable sacrifices of the 32nd Red Arrow Division during both world wars and recounts the role played by Wisconsin units in the more recent War on Terror. Both historians and general readers of history will value this guide as an enjoyable and enlightening resource.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738539829
Pub Date: 10/12/05
On Sale Date: 10/12/05
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Images of Sports
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.04 lb Wt
University of Wisconsin Football
Dave Anderson
Summary
From their humble beginnings as an intramural club in 1889 to Rose Bowl champions in 1994, 1999, and 2000, the Wisconsin Badgers have risen among the ranks of college football to become one of the elite teams in the nation. The University of Wisconsin football program can claim 11 conference championships, 16 bowl game appearances (8-8 record), and 7 National College Football Hall of Famers. The legendary names of Pat O'Dea, Alan Ameche, and Ron Dayne may span decades, but they are timelessly united in meaning to generations of the Badger faithful. Great coaches like Phillip King, "Ivy" Williamson, and Barry Alvarez likewise share a winning tradition that dates back more than 100 years. Each season Wisconsin football fans return to fill the seats--all 80,000 plus--at Camp Randall stadium to witness more history in the making.
The History Press
9781609495381
Pub Date: 6/26/12
On Sale Date: 6/26/12
Wisconsin Farm Lore
Kicking Cows, Giant Pumpkins and
Other Tales from the
Back Forty Martin Hintz
Summary
It's well nigh impossible to break into Wisconsin's history without picking up some respectable dirt in the way of farm lore, country wisdom and undisputed records of agricultural prowess. And when it comes to the Badger State, few people are as familiar with the soil of its stories as Martin Hintz. In his company, tramp across cranberry bogs, study centuries of beer and cheese pairings and give an affectionate thump to a 1, 810.5-pound pumpkin. Discover variety beyond crops and livestock and share in the dedication that planted victory gardens during World War II and the unadulterated joy of sliding down a straw pile in threshing season.
8.5
The History Press
9781609493691
Pub Date: 9/15/11
On Sale Date: 9/15/11
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€17.99 EUR Trade Paperback
112 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036090
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
0.4 lb Wt
Mysterious Madison:
Unsolved Crimes, Strange Creatures & Bizarre Happenstance
Noah Voss
Summary
The city of Madison is no stranger to odd goings-on and events that just don't add up. Plunge into murky waters in search of the Lake Mendota monster or briefly part the clouds of the Great Airship Mystery of 1897, which was witnessed by such credible sources as "Wisconsin judges, good church-going folk and those not predisposed to drink whiskey." Please don't stare for too long at Myrtle Downing's shoes, which were said to be made from human skin. Revisit some of the murders that earned the intersection of Murray Street and Desmond Court the epithet "Death's Corner." And that is just a portion of the unsolved crimes, strange creatures and bizarre happenstance that make up Mysterious Madison.
The History Press
9781596291218
Pub Date: 10/8/10
On Sale Date: 10/8/10
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback
192 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036090 Series: Brief History
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt
Madison: History of a Model City
Erika Janik
Summary
Beginning with the retreat of the Wisconsin glacier and the story of early Native American peoples, Janik narrates the journey of Wisconsin's capital city from the center of the wilderness"? to the "Laboratory of Democracy."? Learn how Madison's citizens responded to the Civil War, industrialization and two world wars, as well as how advances in the rights of workers, women, Native Americans and African Americans made Madison the multifaceted city it is today. Comprehensive, accessible and swift, Madison: History of a Model City offers a fresh take on how Madison and its people came into being."
The History Press
9781626193505
Pub Date: 2/18/14
On Sale Date: 2/18/14
$24.99 USD/$27.99 CAD/€23.99 EUR Trade Paperback
288 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036090
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 1 lb Wt
Wisconsin's Flying Trees in World War II
A Victory for American Forest Products and Allied Aviation
Sara Witter Connor
Summary
Wisconsin's trees heard "Timber " during World War II, as the forest products industry of the Badger State played a key role in the Allied aerial campaign. It was Wisconsin that provided the material for the De Havilland Mosquito, known as the "Timber Terror," while the CG-4A battle-ready gliders, cloaked in stealthy silence, carried the 82nd and 101st Airborne into fierce fighting throughout Europe and the Pacific. Sara Witter Connor follows a forgotten thread of the American war effort, celebrating the factory workers, lumberjacks, pilots and innovative thinkers of the U.S. Forest Products Laboratory who helped win a world war with paper, wood and glue.
The History Press
9781467148894
Pub Date: 4/25/22
On Sale Date: 4/25/22
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
192 Pages Carton
Finding Dairyland
In Search of Wisconsin's Vanishing Heritage
Scott Wittman
Summary
Explore America's Dairyland and the American Spirit
At the dawn of World War II, Wisconsin was home to nearly 200,000 dairy farms. Today, barely 6,000 remain. The ghosts of the missing can still be seen in withering old farms along lonely highways, some restored, many abandoned or decayed, but all with a story to tell. Immigrants dreamed of owning their own farms, only to be fleeced by the promotion of "cutover'? lands in the Northwoods. Freedmen and women arrived in southwestern Wisconsin and became farmers and renowned barn-builders in one of the earliest integrated communities in the nation.
Through hundreds of hours of site visits, interviews, and research, historian and photographer, Scott Wittman extracts the forgotten truths from legend to tell the real stories of those who created The Dairy State.
The History Press
9781467143448
Pub Date: 8/31/20
On Sale Date: 8/31/20
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 60
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: American Legends
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Wisconsin Legends & Lore
Tea Krulos
Summary
A great read for those interested in Wisconsin history as well as those who like a great campfire story, Wisconsin Legends & Lore explores a rich diversity of stories from around the state.
Wisconsin is a land rich with stories. It was the "mother of all circuses,'? a place of buried treasure and home to eerie ghosts and monsters. Native American legends, tall tales told at lumberjack camps and taverns, ghost lore and modern urban legends all form the wonderful mythology of the Dairy State. Many know of Rhinelander's famous Hodag, the Beast of Bray Road in Elkhorn, Milwaukee's haunted Pfister Hotel and the Ridgeway Ghost. But few have heard obscure tales like the Christmas Tree Ghost Ship of Two Rivers, the Goatman of Richfield's Hogsback Road and the legend of the Witch's Tower of Whitewater.
Author Tea Krulos, an expert in all things strange and unusual, digs up Wisconsin favorites and arcane lore.
The History Press
9781467140287
Wisconsin Bird Hunting Tales
Ken M.
Blomberg
Summary
Join author Ken M. Blomberg as he recollects nearly half a century of the hunt in his backyard grouse paradise.
Marshaling years of experience, he explains how logging roads often lead to grouse and, just as often, to nowhere. He paints an uplifting portrait of an old hunter dragging his creaky body through unforgiving terrain. And with spirit and humor, he tells of boon companions sharing stories around a campfire or nervously slumbering to a wolf country lullaby. The Badger State's thriving upland bird population beckons hunters from across the country. Novice and veteran hunters alike will draw delight and inspiration from a relatable love affair with gun dogs, upland birds and Wisconsin.
The History Press
9781467136051
Pub Date: 4/3/17
On Sale Date: 4/3/17
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€21.49 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 80 History / United States
HIS036090
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Wisconsin Literary Luminaries
From Laura Ingalls Wilder to Ayad Akhtar Jim Higgins
Summary
From the humble Ingalls family cabin in the woods to Ayad Akhtar's multicultural conflicts, the Badger State's stories and imagery have long inspired. Explore how Aldo Leopold and Lorine Niedecker drew on their close observations of the natural world. Contrast the distinct novels that Jane Hamilton and Larry Watson set on Wisconsin apple orchards. Delve into Thornton Wilder's enduringly popular Our Town and the wild fiction of Ellen Raskin and Cordwainer Smith, who wrote like no one else. Join Jim Higgins for a detailed account of ten notable Wisconsin writers that blends history, literary criticism and fact.
Commonwealth Editions
9781938700705
Pub Date: 4/3/18
On Sale Date: 4/3/18
$9.99 USD/$11.95 CAD Discount Code: DFLTS002 Board Book
16 Pages
Full Color
Carton Qty: 60
Ages 0 to 3
Juvenile Nonfiction / Places
JNF038100 Series: Hello
6 in H | 6 in W | 0.5 in T | 0.03 lb Wt
Hello, Farm! Martha
Day Zschock
Summary
In Hello, Farm!, parent and child pig and piglet spend a day on the farm in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, Farm!, join the pair as they encounter the sights and sounds of the barnyard, visiting with chickens, sheep, goats, cows, ducks, geese, and the farmer himself! Along the way, take a hayride, follow a tractor through the fields, milk the cow, and say hi to the scarecrow! For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.
Belt Publishing
9781953368522
Pub Date: 5/23/23
On Sale Date: 5/23/23
$18.95 USD/$24.99
CAD/£16.99 GBP/€19.99 EUR
Discount Code: TP Trade Paperback
141 Pages
Carton Qty: 1
Cooking / Courses & Dishes
CKB063000
6.9 in H | 5.1 in W | 0.02 lb Wt
Midwest Pie
Recipes That Shaped a Region
Meredith Pangrace
Summary
A historical tour of midwestern pies that recalls when recipes were shared through faded note cards and junior league cookbooks.
New England may say it’s the “Great American Pie Belt,” but pie has a rich and varied history in the American Midwest too. Stop by any church or community event in the heartland today and you’re likely to see as many types of pie on the dessert table as there are people who made them.
Midwest Pie highlights the treats, both sweet and savory, that have come to define this region. Here, you’ll learn about bean pie’s origins in the Nation of Islam, the popularity of “desperation pies” during the Depression, how Michigan miners ate lunch “pasties” in the mines, and much more. Full of accessible instructions and helpful sidebars, you’ll learn the stories behind a variety of pies, including:
Hoosier Pie
Schnitz Pie
Sawdust Pie
Ohio Buckeye Pie
Runza
Midwest Pie is the perfect collection for any home chef looking to learn more about the diversity and deliciousness of one of the region’s most enduring culinary contributions. Belt Publishing 9780997774276 Pub
How to Speak Midwestern
Edward McClelland
Summary
“A dictionary wrapped in some serious dialectology inside a gift book trailing a serious whiff of Relevance” —The New York Times
In this book on Midwestern accents, and sayings, Edward McClelland explains what Midwesterners say and how and why they say it. He examines the causes of the Northern Cities Vowel Shift, explains the nasality of Minnesota speech, and details why Chicagoans talk more like people from Buffalo than their next-door neighbors in Wisconsin. He provides humorous definitions of jargon from the region, including:
-squeaky cheese -city chicken -shampoo banana -the Pittsburgh toilet -FIB -bubbler -Chevy in the Hole -jagoff
The book also includes detailed glossaries of slang from Buffalo, the Great Lakes, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Wisconsin slang and sayings.
This delightful romp through the region is the perfect gift for Midwesterners, and the perfect book for anyone wanting to learn more about the region’s dialects.
“A dictionary wrapped in some serious dialectology inside a gift book trailing a serious whiff of Relevan
Arcadia Children's Books
9781467198349
Pub Date: 8/2/21
On Sale Date: 8/2/21
$12.99 USD/$15.99 CAD Trade Paperback
112 Pages
Carton Qty: 60
Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7
Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography
JNF007020
Series: Spooky America
7.6 in H | 5.3 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
The Ghostly Tales of Milwaukee
Anna Lardinois
Summary
Ghost stories from Brew City have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
Milwaukee's haunted history comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Explore the caves below the Miller Brewery to see if they're really haunted. Listen at the Lake Park Lions Bridge to hear the laughter of ghostly children. Or tiptoe through La Belle Cemetery to see if the spirit of a young girl throws herself into Fowler Lake (she usually does). Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
The History Press
9781467153881
Pub Date: 7/17/23
On Sale Date: 7/17/23
$23.99 USD/$30.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036090 Series: The History Press
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.03 lb Wt
Kodachrome Milwaukee
Adam Levin
Summary
Explore long-lost and never-before-seen images of downtown, Mayfair Mall's Ice Chalet, Brady Street, the Mitchell Park Domes, Milwaukee County Stadium, and much, much more. Introduced by Kodak in 1935, Kodachrome quickly became popular with professional and amateur photographers in the years after World War II. Countless Kodachrome slides now lie neglected and discarded in attics and basements like tiny time capsules just waiting to be rediscovered. Sharing more than 140 full-color photos from his own collection, Adam Levin, curator of the popular Old Milwaukee Facebook group, leads a stroll down memory lane into the Milwaukee of yesteryear.
The History Press
9781467148399
Pub Date: 8/29/22
On Sale Date: 8/29/22
$23.99 USD/$26.99 CAD Trade Paperback
112 Pages
Carton Qty: 108
History / United States HIS036090
Series: American Legends
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.03 lb Wt
Lake Michigan Triangle, The
Mysterious Disappearances and Haunting Tales
Gayle Soucek
Summary
What disturbing secrets surround the cold, deep waters of Lake Michigan?
Sudden violent storms and rocky shoals have claimed the lives of countless mortals foolish enough to brave the treacherous surf of Lake Michigan. But is there another, unnatural force at work? A force that spirited away a ship's captain from a locked cabin without a trace? A force that caused a perfectly airworthy jet to fly into the waves, taking all its passengers to a watery death? Perhaps these tragedies are linked to numerous UFO sightings over the lake. Or perhaps a clue might be found in the prehistoric Stonehenge-like structures discovered deep beneath the crystalline blue surface.
Historian and storyteller Gayle Soucek will explore the mysteries behind the area known as the Lake Michigan Triangle.
The History Press
9781467148894
Pub Date: 4/25/22
On Sale Date: 4/25/22
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD
Finding Dairyland
In Search of Wisconsin's Vanishing Heritage
Scott Wittman
Summary
Explore America's Dairyland and the American Spirit
At the dawn of World War II, Wisconsin was home to nearly 200,000 dairy farms. Today, barely 6,000 remain. The ghosts of the missing can still be seen in withering old farms along lonely highways, some restored, many abandoned or decayed, but all with a story to tell. Immigrants dreamed of owning their own farms, only to be fleeced by the promotion of "cutover'? lands in the Northwoods. Freedmen and women arrived in southwestern Wisconsin and became farmers and renowned barn-builders in one of the earliest integrated communities in the nation.
Through hundreds of hours of site visits, interviews, and research, historian and photographer, Scott Wittman extracts the forgotten truths from legend to tell the real stories of those who created The Dairy State.
The History Press
9781467150200
Pub Date: 1/17/22
On Sale Date: 1/17/22
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 1000
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Murder & Mayhem
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.5 in T | 0.05 lb Wt
Historic Milwaukee Crimes
The Vengeful Seamstress, the Absconding Alderman and More Carl Swanson
Summary
From the author of Lost Milwaukee comes an exploration of the criminal side of the Cream City. Milwaukee saw its share of violence as it transformed from frontier village to modern metropolis. The city was barely established when an argument over a bridge linking east and west was nearly settled with cannon fire. A local developer killed his estranged wife, severed her head, and burned it in the furnace of the apartment building he built. A wronged woman murdered her lover on a busy downtown street and was found innocent by a sympathetic jury. Another woman lethally poisoned her family and laughed about it in the press.
From a robbery in which the bandits got away by stealing a streetcar to the attempted assassination of President Theodore Roosevelt, local historian Carl Swanson uncovers dramatic true stories of villainy and murder from Milwaukee's long-forgotten past.
The History Press
9781467146982
Pub Date: 10/18/21
On Sale Date: 10/18/21
History Lover's Guide to Milwaukee, A
James Nelsen
Summary
A History Lover's Guide to Milwaukee offers something for visitors and lifelong residents alike.
Often described as a "big small town,'? Milwaukee's quirky character stems from its many neighborhoods--each with its own stories to tell. Early territorial disputes, for example, led to the horribly (or humorously) misaligned streets of downtown. The city's signature rectangular pizza was born in the Third Ward. In Kilbourntown, Teddy Roosevelt was saved from an assassin's bullet by the smallest of items. Not far from that spot, eight baseball team owners formed the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs. And no matter the neighborhood, a fantastic glass of suds is never far away in this renowned beer city.
Leading readers on a neighborhood-by-neighborhood tour, author and Milwaukee native Jim Nelsen pinpoints the fascinating historic locations of the Cream City.
The History Press
9781467145572
Pub Date: 11/2/20
On Sale Date: 11/2/20
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
192 Pages
Carton Qty: 36
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Classic Restaurants of Milwaukee
Jennifer Billock
Summary
Milwaukee may be known for beer, brats and custard, but the city's food history is even richer and tastier. At the Public Natatorium, diners supped at an old public pool and watched a dolphin show at the same time. Solly's, Oriental Drugs and others nurtured a thriving lunch counter culture that all ages enjoyed. Supper clubs and steakhouses like Five O'Clock reigned supreme. And we can't forget about the more illicit side of Milwaukee meals, like the mafia hangouts and a local fast-food chain with a mysterious resemblance to a national brand. Pairing the history of classic restaurants with recipes of favorite dishes, author Jennifer Billock explores both the well-known and the quirkier sides of Milwaukee's dining past.
The History Press
9781467143448
Pub Date: 8/31/20
On Sale Date: 8/31/20
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton
Wisconsin Legends & Lore
Tea Krulos
Summary
A great read for those interested in Wisconsin history as well as those who like a great campfire story, Wisconsin Legends & Lore explores a rich diversity of stories from around the state.
Wisconsin is a land rich with stories. It was the "mother of all circuses,'? a place of buried treasure and home to eerie ghosts and monsters. Native American legends, tall tales told at lumberjack camps and taverns, ghost lore and modern urban legends all form the wonderful mythology of the Dairy State. Many know of Rhinelander's famous Hodag, the Beast of Bray Road in Elkhorn, Milwaukee's haunted Pfister Hotel and the Ridgeway Ghost. But few have heard obscure tales like the Christmas Tree Ghost Ship of Two Rivers, the Goatman of Richfield's Hogsback Road and the legend of the Witch's Tower of Whitewater.
Author Tea Krulos, an expert in all things strange and unusual, digs up Wisconsin favorites and arcane lore.
The History Press
9781467140683
Pub Date: 4/8/19
On Sale Date: 4/8/19
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
176 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 52
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: History & Guide
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Milwaukee County's Oak Leaf Trail A
History
Jill Rothenbueler Maher, Amelia Kegel
Summary
Milwaukee loves the Oak Leaf Trail, a 125-mile path connecting the major Milwaukee County parks. But many don't know the history behind the trail.
Believing parks to be the "lungs of the people," long-range thinkers like Charles Whitnall advocated for the verdant spaces the trail would later snake through. To promote biking as an alternative to precious gasoline during wartime, Harold "Zip" Morgan designed a route that 1960s riders built on. Years later, bicycling enthusiasts worked overtime with local leadership to get a 76-mile route ready for the country's bicentennial, creating the beloved 76 Bike Trail. Join local author Jill Rothenbueler Maher as she uncovers the previously untold stories of a Milwaukee County treasure.
The History Press 9781467138383
Pub Date: 10/8/18
On Sale Date: 10/8/18
$23.99 USD/$26.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 52
History / United States
HIS036090 Series: Wicked
9
Wicked Milwaukee Yance Marti
Summary
Local historian Yance Marti uncovers the rough and rowdy blackguards who once made Milwaukee infamous.
The Cream City of yesteryear was a dingy haven for scofflaws and villains. Red-light districts peppered downtown's landscape, but none had the enduring allure of River Street, where Kitty Williams and Mary Kingsley operated high-class brothels. Chinese opium dens flourished in the backrooms of laundries. The demise of the Whiskey Ring brought down local distillers in a nationwide scandal that nearly reached the Oval Office. As a result, Police Chief John Janssen and the Committee to Investigate White Slavery and Kindred Vice waged a protracted battle to contain the most brazen offenses.
The History Press
9781467138178
Pub Date: 9/3/18
On Sale Date: 9/3/18
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 60 History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Haunted America
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
0.04 lb Wt
Milwaukee Ghosts and Legends
Anna Lardinois
Summary
Beneath Milwaukee's calm façade, its ghastly past awaits.
The overbearing spirit of Frederick Pabst keeps persistent watch over the mansion that shares his name. The remains of the Newhall House Fire, the city's deadliest disaster, may lie beneath a new building, but those who lost their lives that night refuse to rest in peace. Even the suburbs hold their share of ghoulish secrets, including the furtive dwarves of Haunchyville, the fabled Bray Road Beast and the stubborn spirits lurking in Deacon West's house. Tour guide and founder of Gothic Milwaukee Anna Lardinois shares the spine-tingling tales of the Beer City's famous, and not so famous, specters and legends.
The History Press
9781467138635
Pub Date: 4/23/18
On Sale Date: 4/23/18
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
208 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036090 Series: Lost
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
lb Wt
Lost Milwaukee Carl Swanson
Summary
From City Hall to the Pabst Theater, reminders of the past are part of the fabric of Milwaukee. Yet many historic treasures have been lost to time.
Blocks of homes and apartments replaced the Wonderland Amusement Park. A quiet bike path now stretches where some of fastest trains in the world previously thundered. Today's Estabrook Park was a vast mining operation, and Marquette University covers the old fairgrounds where Abraham Lincoln spoke. Author Carl Swanson recounts these stories and other tales of bygone days.
The History Press
9781467139335
Pub Date: 4/9/18
On Sale Date: 4/9/18
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
192 Pages
Carton Qty: 36
History / United States
HIS036090
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.06 lb Wt
Rock ‘n’ Roll Radio Milwaukee
Stories from the Fifth Beatle
Bob Barry
Summary
A never-before-seen collection of photos and stories about Bob Barry, the iconic celebrity DJ of Milwaukee.
Bob Barry ruled Milwaukee's airwaves in the '60s and '70s. The only time the Beatles performed here, Barry introduced them to the audience, and he was the only local personality who spent time in private with the Fab Four. If a band or musician came to town, he met them with a microphone. Chuck Berry, the Animals, Wings, the Rolling Stones--the list goes on. His popular ""Bob Barry Calls the World"" segment entertained thousands with cold calls to famous personalities, including Bob Hope, Sophia Loren, Elton John and Cher. Through it all, Barry maintained a calm and fun-loving demeanor, even when mocked by the WOKY Chicken or nearly eaten by wolves on the air. Packed with never-before-seen photos, this revealing memoir recalls the iconic DJ's many celebrity encounters, his career highlights and setbacks and the hijinks that made Milwaukee radio rock.
Brewing in Milwaukee
Brenda Magee
Summary
Drink up the history of one of the most famous beer towns in the world.
Milwaukee is most famous for its booming brewing industry, which is directly tied to a surge in German immigration in the 1840s. These new citizens brought along their work ethic, culture, and a love for their native beverage. Not all immigrants arrived from Europe; many, like Richard Owens, came from Britain. Owens has been credited with establishing the first commercial brewery in the area in 1840. Other men followed, many of whom were already experienced in brewing, and seized the opportunity to start new businesses. Brand names were carved on the front of brewery buildings, deals were made with a handshake, partnerships were cultivated, and factory cities were raised. By 1860, nearly 200 breweries were in operation in Wisconsin, with more than 40 in Milwaukee alone. Of the original 40, four have stood the test of time: Blatz, Pabst, Schlitz, and Miller are still brewed in Milwaukee, right where they were born.
9.3
Arcadia Publishing
9780738594439
Pub Date: 10/15/12
On Sale Date: 10/15/12
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€20.99 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.04 lb Wt
Milwaukee Mafia
Gavin Schmitt
Summary
Milwaukee is best known for its beer - and rightfully so. But in the days of Prohibition, the big alcohol suppliers were not Miller, Blatz, Schlitz, and Pabst.
The Mafia had control, and it made its money by running alcohol as far away as Canada and Indiana, as well as with counterfeiting, the numbers racket, and two of the biggest heists in American history. From then on, the sky was the limit, as the Mafia indulged in extortion, protection rackets, and skimming from Las Vegas casinos. The Cream City had its crooked lawyers, corrupt cops, and even a mayor on the take. There was the blood of those who dared to stand in the syndicate's way, who were found dead in ditches or as victims of car bombs. The members of the Mafia included doctors, real estate men, restaurateurs, tavern owners, funeral directors, union presidents, and the most famous Milwaukee gangster of all, Frank Balistrieri. While now considered extinct, the Milwaukee Family was once a dominant force in the Midwest.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin Richard Prestor
Summary
In April 1834, the Green-Bay Intelligencer newspaper reported that a sawmill was being erected in a new settlement on the Milwaukee River. Less than one year later, the paper reported that "Milwaukey [sic], which 10 months ago, had only a single trading house, has now some 20 or 30 houses, and two or three saw mills." Yankee settlers and land speculators had moved in and were here to stay. The steady growth of Milwaukee was never wholly due to the influx of ambitious Easterners though. In ever-expanding numbers, Europeans also made their way here, not merely as settlers, but frequently as hard-working business owners, skilled laborers, and artists. They were determined to make Milwaukee their home, and in this new homeland they surrounded themselves (and influenced the entire community) with their old traditions and languages. Thirty years after its first newspaper write-up, Milwaukee was a well-established city brimming with potential.
9.3
The History Press
9781626196704
Pub Date: 9/21/15
On Sale Date: 9/21/15
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
160 Pages Color sigs / inserts
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
0.7 lb Wt
Milwaukee Food:
A History of Cream City Cuisine
Lori Fredrich, Joe Laedtke
Summary
Milwaukee's culinary scene boasts more than the iconic beer and bratwurst. It possesses a unique food culture as adventurous as any dining destination in the country. Sample the spreads at landmark hotels like the Pfister that established the city's hospitable reputation, as well as eateries like Mader's that cemented it. Meet the producers, chefs and entrepreneurs who helped expand Milwaukee's palate and pushed the scene to the forefront of the farm-to-fork movement. Milwaukee native and food writer Lori Fredrich serves up the story of a bustling blue-collar town that became a mecca for food lovers and a rising star in the sphere of urban farming.
The History Press
9781626194519
Pub Date: 5/6/14
On Sale Date: 5/6/14
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€19.49 EUR Trade Paperback
192 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036090
Series: Hidden History
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.7 lb Wt
Hidden History of Milwaukee
Robert Tanzilo
Summary Join OnMilwaukee.com's Bobby Tanzilo for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Milwaukee's incredible past.
Sail out to the Breakwater Lighthouse, scramble up the wings of the Milwaukee Art Museum and dig up the city's roots on the corner of Water Street and Wisconsin Avenue. Seize the chance to do a little urban spelunking and explore basilicas, burial grounds and breweries. Ring the bell in the city hall tower, and take a turn around the secret indoor track at a Montessori school. No space is off limits in these untold stories of the Cream City's most familiar places and celebrated landmarks.
The History Press
9781626193789
Pub Date: 2/11/14
On Sale Date: 2/11/14
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
112 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036090
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.4 lb Wt
Civil Rights Activism in Milwaukee
South Side Struggles in the '60s and '70s
Paul H. Geenen
Summary
In the early 1960s, as members of Milwaukee's growing African American population looked beyond their segregated community for better jobs and housing, they faced bitter opposition from the real estate industry and union leadership. In an era marked by the friction of racial tension, the south side of Milwaukee earned a reputation as a flashpoint for prejudice, but it also served as a staging ground for cooperative activism between members of Father Groppi's parish, representatives from the NAACP Youth Council, students at Alverno College and a group of Latino families. Paul Geenen chronicles the challenges faced by this coalition in the fight for open housing and better working conditions for Milwaukee's minority community.
The History Press
9781609490669
Pub Date: 7/29/11
On Sale Date: 7/29/11
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€18.49 EUR Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 5 History / United States
HIS036090
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T |
Spirited History of Milwaukee Brews & Booze, A Martin Hintz
Summary
Milwaukee, the Beer Capital of the World, has a long and ""spirited"" history.
Crack open the first complete history of Brew City booze. Discover how Milwaukee's ""rum holes"" weathered Prohibition and which Jones Island barkeep owned the longest mustaches. Copy down the best recipe involving Sprecher Special Amber, Rainbow Trout and sauerkraut. Sample the rich heritage of Pabst, Schlitz, Gettleman and Miller: the folk who turned Milwaukee into the Beer Capital of the World. And save some room for the more recent contributions of distillers and craft-brewers that continue to make the city an exciting place for the thoughtful drinker.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738583099
Pub Date: 3/21/11
On Sale Date: 3/21/11
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036090
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Maritime Milwaukee
Wisconsin Marine Historical Society
Summary
In 1778, the first sailing vessel with cargo holds, the Archange, a schooner built for prominent British trader John Askin, found "quiet waters" in Milwaukee Bay. These quiet waters and the Milwaukee, Menomonee, and Kinnickinnic Rivers made Milwaukee a favorable destination for early settlers. Maritime Milwaukee explores the growth of the city's port and three riverfronts through a variety of photographs spanning the 1800s to the present thanks to the archival preservation of collections by the Port of Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Public Library, and the Wisconsin Marine Historical Society.
Arcadia Publishing 9780738584119
Pub Date: 7/19/10
On Sale Date: 7/19/10
$24.99
128 Pages
Qty: 40 History / United States
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W |
Milwaukee's Early Architecture
Megan
E. Daniels
Summary
Initially dominated by simple renditions of East Coast architecture, Milwaukee developed from three pioneer settlements, those of Solomon Juneau, Byron Kilbourn, and George Walker--three hubs from which three villages radiated outward into one city. Following the Civil War, Milwaukee's growth at the onset of the Industrial Era afforded the city a fanciful array of Victorian streetscapes. The 1890s followed with an era of ethnic architecture in which bold interpretations of German Renaissance Revival and Baroque designs paid homage to Milwaukee's overwhelming German population. At the turn of the century, Milwaukee's proximity to Chicago influenced the streetscape with classicized civic structures and skyscrapers designed by Chicago architects. World War I and the ensuing anti-German sentiment, as well as Prohibition, inevitably had adverse effects on "Brew City." By the 1920s, Milwaukee's architecture had assimilated to the national aesthetic, suburban development was on the rise, and architectural growth would soon be stunted by the Great Depression.
The History Press
9781467118613
Pub Date: 10/31/16
On Sale Date: 10/31/16
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
192 Pages
Carton Qty: 80
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Milwaukee Frozen Custard
Kathleen McCann & Robert Tanzilo, Robert Tanzilo
Summary
Frozen custard is more than a dessert in Milwaukee. It's a culture, a lifestyle and a passion. Find the stories behind your favorite flavor at local festivals and homegrown neighborhood stands.
From the stand that inspired television's Happy Days to the big three - Gilles, Leon's and Kopp's - take a tour through the history of this guilty pleasure. Learn about its humble origins as an unexpected rival to ice cream and its phenomenal success as a concession at the Chicago World's Fair in 1933 that made the snack famous. Milwaukee authors and editors Kathleen McCann and Robert Tanzilo launch a celebration of custard lore, featuring a stand guide and much more. Dig into what makes Milwaukee the Frozen Custard Capital of the World.
The History Press
9781467152747
Pub Date: 5/15/23
On Sale Date: 5/15/23
$23.99 USD/$30.99 CAD Trade Paperback
240 Pages
Wisconsin Farm They Built, The Tales of Family & Fortitude
Corey A. Geiger, Jerry Apps
Summary
Corey Geiger, international agricultural journalist and author of On a Wisconsin Family Farm , pairs his rural roots and lively storytelling talents to capture six generations of life in America's Dairyland. After his mother Anna was killed by a train, Elmer Pritzl was thrown into adulthood at the tender age of sixteen. A clever and crafty fellow, Elmer quickly found work at the local foundry. Promoted to foreman by age eighteen, he began supervising men double and even triple his age during the depths of the Great Depression. However, that professional career track ended abruptly five years later when Elmer fell in love with a farmer's daughter, Julia Burich. Six months after their wedding, Julia's father passed away, and with no living male relatives left in her life, Julia's mother, Anna Burich, asked, "Elmer, will you run my farm?" So, Elmer, born a city boy, transformed his life and began a love affair with a Wisconsin family farm.
Commonwealth Editions
9781641940115
Pub Date: 8/3/21
On Sale Date: 8/3/21
$9.99 USD/$9.95 CAD Discount Code: DFLTS002 Board Book
16 Pages Full Color
Carton Qty: 60 Ages 0 to 3 Juvenile Fiction / Places JUV030060
Series: Hello
6
Hello, Wisconsin!
Martha Day Zschock
Summary
Welcome to Wisconsin! Parent and child Badgers explore Wisconsin in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. For ages 2-5. Made in the USA.
Pub Date: 3/29/21
On Sale Date: 3/29/21
$23.99 USD/$26.99 CAD Trade Paperback
224 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 18 History / United States HIS036090
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.7
On a Wisconsin Family Farm
Historic Tales of Character, Community and Culture
Corey
A. Geiger
Summary
Based on Corey Geiger's popular Homesteader's Hope column, On a Wisconsin Family Farm flings the barn doors wide open to a cast of characters who built America's Dairyland.
In 1905, twenty-eight-year-old Anna Satorie, granddaughter of Bohemian immigrants, went against cultural norms and became the sole owner of her family's homestead when she purchased the farm from her father. The next year, Anna married neighboring farmer John Burich, also of Bohemian extraction, and the couple went about building a thrifty family farm. But pioneer life was fraught with trials and tribulations. Polio and tuberculosis claimed loved ones, and the difficulties of Prohibition forced the family to fabricate the death of John's bootlegging brother to keep gangsters away from the farm. Neighbors pitched in as fellow immigrant families helped construct farmsteads and support one another through unsanctioned bank loans, daring dynamite work, and barn raisings. Leaving work aside, this vibrant community also threw parties met by the rooster's early-dawn crow.
Pairing his rural roots with lively storytelling, G...
The History Press
9781467140287
Pub Date: 8/6/18
On Sale Date: 8/6/18
$23.99 USD/$26.99 CAD Trade Paperback
176 Pages
Black and White
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
HIS036090 Series: Sports
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Wisconsin Bird Hunting Tales
Ken M. Blomberg
Summary
Join author Ken M. Blomberg as he recollects nearly half a century of the hunt in his backyard grouse paradise.
Marshaling years of experience, he explains how logging roads often lead to grouse and, just as often, to nowhere. He paints an uplifting portrait of an old hunter dragging his creaky body through unforgiving terrain. And with spirit and humor, he tells of boon companions sharing stories around a campfire or nervously slumbering to a wolf country lullaby. The Badger State's thriving upland bird population beckons hunters from across the country. Novice and veteran hunters alike will draw delight and inspiration from a relatable love affair with gun dogs, upland birds and Wisconsin.
Belt Publishing
9781953368522
Pub Date: 5/23/23
On Sale Date: 5/23/23
$18.95 USD/$24.99 CAD/£16.99 GBP/€19.99 EUR Discount Code: TP Trade Paperback
Midwest Pie
Recipes That Shaped a Region
Meredith Pangrace
Summary
A historical tour of midwestern pies that recalls when recipes were shared through faded note cards and junior league cookbooks.
New England may say it’s the “Great American Pie Belt,” but pie has a rich and varied history in the American Midwest too. Stop by any church or community event in the heartland today and you’re likely to see as many types of pie on the dessert table as there are people who made them.
Midwest Pie highlights the treats, both sweet and savory, that have come to define this region. Here, you’ll learn about bean pie’s origins in the Nation of Islam, the popularity of “desperation pies” during the Depression, how Michigan miners ate lunch “pasties” in the mines, and much more. Full of accessible instructions and helpful sidebars, you’ll learn the stories behind a variety of pies, including:
Hoosier Pie
Schnitz Pie
Sawdust Pie
Ohio Buckeye Pie Runza
Midwest Pie is the perfect collection for any home chef looking to learn more about the diversity and deliciousness of one of the region’s most enduring culinary contributions.
Belt Publishing
9780997774276
Pub Date: 12/1/16
On Sale Date: 12/1/16
Ship Date: 9/1/18
$18.95 USD/$24.99
CAD/£16.99 GBP/€19.99 EUR
Discount Code: TP Trade Paperback
152 Pages Carton Qty: 1
Language Arts & Disciplines / Linguistics
LAN009000
7.2
How to Speak Midwestern
Edward McClelland
Summary
“A dictionary wrapped in some serious dialectology inside a gift book trailing a serious whiff of Relevance” —The New York Times
In this book on Midwestern accents, and sayings, Edward McClelland explains what Midwesterners say and how and why they say it. He examines the causes of the Northern Cities Vowel Shift, explains the nasality of Minnesota speech, and details why Chicagoans talk more like people from Buffalo than their next-door neighbors in Wisconsin. He provides humorous definitions of jargon from the region, including: -squeaky cheese -city chicken -shampoo banana -the Pittsburgh toilet -FIB -bubbler -Chevy in the Hole -jagoff
The book also includes detailed glossaries of slang from Buffalo, the Great Lakes, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Wisconsin slang and sayings.
This delightful romp through the region is the perfect gift for Midwesterners, and the perfect book for anyone wanting to learn more about the region’s dialects.
“A dictionary wrapped in some serious dialectology inside a gift book trailing a serious whiff of Relevan
Arcadia Publishing
9780738583716
Pub Date: 5/9/11
On Sale Date: 5/9/11
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: Images of Aviation
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.04 lb Wt
Quad City International Airport
David T. Coopman
Summary
In 1922, three men were so captivated with flying they leased 30 acres of cow pasture south of Moline to serve as a landing field. Other early aviators and barnstormers began using Franing Field, and it soon became known as Moline Airport. The field hosted the Ford Reliability Tour four times, served as part of the original New York to Dallas airmail route, had passenger service as early as 1927, became one of Illinois's largest Works Progress Administration projects, weathered financial struggles and a battle with neighboring Davenport, Iowa, over which community would possess the area's commercial airport, and has enjoyed constant growth and updates for both airline and general aviation traffic. This collection of historical photographs and images will present the people, planes, events, and development of that former pastureland into today's modern Quad City International Airport, the third largest airport for passenger traffic in the state of Illinois.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738563725
Moline
City of Mills
David R. Collins
Summary
With more than 200 historic photographs, Moline: City of Mills offers an overview of this dynamic river town located on the Mississippi River.
This book helps to celebrate 150 years of Moline's history, beginning with its incorporation in 1848. The city's history is closely tied to the Mississippi River. The name Moline comes from the French word ""moulin,"" meaning ""mill. "" The river, together with some famous entrepreneurs, helped industry flourish in Moline. John Deere and his steel plow turned the city into the ""agricultural implement center of the world. ""
During its lifetime, Moline has experienced steady growth, welcoming a variety of peoples and cultures. Continued commercial prosperity and a bright future are sure to allow for another interesting 150 years for Moline. Found within the pages of this volume, a special birthday gift from three longtime Moline residents, is a look back in time and an up-to-date panorama of people and places.
The History Press
9781467151160
Pub Date: 8/7/23
On Sale Date: 8/7/23
$23.99 USD/$30.99 CAD Trade Paperback
176 Pages
Carton Qty: 38
History / United States
HIS036090
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.05 lb Wt
Quad Cities Beer A History
Michael McCarty, Kristin DeMarr
Summary
Eerie Quad Cities
Michael McCarty, John Brassard Jr., Jason McLean, The Amazing Kreskin
Summary
Like the mighty Mississippi River that cleaves the Quad Cities, the region's history can trap the unwary in some unexpected eddies. Peer through the fog of the past to catch a glimpse of the Tinsmith Ghost of Rock Island or the river serpent with a price on its head. Get the back story on the Banshee of Brady Street, read the 1869 report on a Bigfoot sighting near East Davenport and run the numbers on local UFO activity. From phantom footsteps in the Renwick Mansion to a mausoleum heist in Chippiannock Cemetery, Michael McCarty and John Brassard Jr. trace a path through the shadowy heritage of the Quad Cities.
The Quad Cities have a rich history of brewing that started with the influx of German citizens in the 1800s. Breweries were established on both sides of the Mississippi River. Some of these historic breweries managed to reopen after Prohibition, but national competition ultimately closed the last of these stalwarts in 1956. In 1989, Iowa created a special class "A" brewpub permit, and the first of many brewpubs in the area, Front Street Pub & Eatery, opened in 1992. Blue Cat Brew Pub, on the Illinois side of the river, opened shortly after. The brewing renaissance has helped to establish the Quad Cities as a craft beer destination. Join authors Michael McCarty and Kristin DeMarr as they celebrate the heady heritage of the region. The History Press 9781467147477
Pub Date: 8/23/21
On Sale Date: 8/23/21
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States HIS036090 Series: American Heritage
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
The History Press
9781467141062
Pub Date: 9/16/19
On Sale Date: 9/16/19
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
112 Pages
Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
Body, Mind & Spirit / Supernatural (incl. Ghosts)
OCC023000
Series: Haunted America
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Ghosts of the Quad Cities
Michael McCarty, Mark McLaughlin, the Amazing Kreskin
Summary
Divided by state lines and the Mississippi River, the Quad Cities share a common haunted heritage.
If anything, the seam that runs through the region is especially rife with spirits, from the Black Angel of Moline's Riverside Cemetery to the spectral Confederate POWs of Arsenal Island. Of course, the city centers have their own illustrious supernatural residents - the Hanging Ghost occupies Davenport's City Hall, while the Phantom Washwoman wanders Bettendorf's Central Avenue. At Igor's Bistro in Rock Island, every day is Halloween. Michael McCarty and Mark McLaughlin hunt down the haunted lore of this vibrant midwestern community.
Arcadia Children's Books
9781467198752
Pub Date: 8/1/22
On Sale Date: 8/1/22
$12.99 USD/$15.99 CAD Trade Paperback
112 Pages
Carton Qty: 80
Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7
Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography
JNF007020
Series: Spooky America
7.6 in H | 5.3 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.03 lb Wt
The Ghostly Tales of the Midwest
Diane Telgen
Summary
Ghost stories from the Midwestern United States have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of the Midwest comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Visit Ohio, the oldest state in the Midwest, to glimpse ghosts in the Butler County Historical Museum. Or travel to Crown Point, Indiana, and see Ruffle Shirt Hill's Underground Railroad site. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained all across America's Midwestern states; just be sure to keep the light on.
The History Press
9781467145022
Pub Date: 8/31/20 On Sale Date: 8/31/20
144 Pages Carton Qty: 12 History / United States
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Cold War Illinois
Christopher Sturdevant
Summary
From Walt Disney and Ronald Reagan to chess matches and Nike missiles, trace the Illinois roots of prominent players in the longest and costliest conflict in American history. Discover a mobster's involvement in assassination attempts of Cuban leader Fidel Castro and how the nuclear age began at a college football field on Chicago's south side. Visit the graves of Communist Party leaders and the high-alert heritage of military bases across the state. Local author Christopher Sturdevant, chairman of the Midwest Chapter of the Cold War Museum, follows up his look into Cold War Wisconsin with its neighbor to the south in a fascinating tale of Illinois's role in the fight between East and West.
The History Press
9781625858764
Pub Date: 9/18/17
On Sale Date: 9/18/17
$23.99 USD/$24.99
192 Pages
Qty: 4
/ United States
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.06 lb Wt
Witchcraft in Illinois A Cultural History
Michael Kleen
Summary
For the first time in print, Michael Kleen presents the full story of the Prairie State's dalliance with the dark arts.
Although Illinois saw no dramatic witch trials, witchcraft has been a part of Illinois history and culture from French exploration to the present day. On the Illinois frontier, pioneers pressed silver dimes into musket balls to ward off witches, while farmers dutifully erected fence posts according to phases of the moon. In 1904, the quiet town of Quincy was shocked to learn of Bessie Bement's suicide, after the young woman sought help from a witch doctor to break a hex. In turn-of-the-century Chicago, Lauron William de Laurence's occult publishing house churned out manuals for performing bizarre rituals intended to attract love and exact revenge.
Belt Publishing
9781953368522
Pub Date: 5/23/23
On Sale Date: 5/23/23
$18.95 USD/$24.99
CAD/£16.99 GBP/€19.99 EUR
Discount Code: TP Trade Paperback
141 Pages
Carton Qty: 1
Cooking / Courses & Dishes
CKB063000
6.9 in H | 5.1 in W | 0.02 lb Wt
Midwest Pie
Recipes That Shaped a Region
Meredith Pangrace
Summary
A historical tour of midwestern pies that recalls when recipes were shared through faded note cards and junior league cookbooks.
New England may say it’s the “Great American Pie Belt,” but pie has a rich and varied history in the American Midwest too. Stop by any church or community event in the heartland today and you’re likely to see as many types of pie on the dessert table as there are people who made them.
Midwest Pie highlights the treats, both sweet and savory, that have come to define this region. Here, you’ll learn about bean pie’s origins in the Nation of Islam, the popularity of “desperation pies” during the Depression, how Michigan miners ate lunch “pasties” in the mines, and much more. Full of accessible instructions and helpful sidebars, you’ll learn the stories behind a variety of pies, including:
Hoosier Pie
Schnitz Pie
Sawdust Pie
Ohio Buckeye Pie
Runza
Midwest Pie is the perfect collection for any home chef looking to learn more about the diversity and deliciousness of one of the region’s most enduring culinary contributions. Belt Publishing 9780997774276
How to Speak Midwestern
Edward McClelland
Summary
“A dictionary wrapped in some serious dialectology inside a gift book trailing a serious whiff of Relevance” —The New York Times
In this book on Midwestern accents, and sayings, Edward McClelland explains what Midwesterners say and how and why they say it. He examines the causes of the Northern Cities Vowel Shift, explains the nasality of Minnesota speech, and details why Chicagoans talk more like people from Buffalo than their next-door neighbors in Wisconsin. He provides humorous definitions of jargon from the region, including:
-squeaky cheese -city chicken -shampoo banana -the Pittsburgh toilet -FIB -bubbler -Chevy in the Hole -jagoff
The book also includes detailed glossaries of slang from Buffalo, the Great Lakes, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Wisconsin slang and sayings.
This delightful romp through the region is the perfect gift for Midwesterners, and the perfect book for anyone wanting to learn more about the region’s dialects.
“A dictionary wrapped in some serious dialectology inside a gift book trailing a serious whiff of Relevan
The History Press
9781467153904
Pub Date: 4/3/23
On Sale Date: 4/3/23
$23.99 USD/$30.99 CAD Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 42
History / United States
HIS036120
Series: The History Press
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.05 lb Wt
Louisville Gambling Barons
Bryan S. Bush
Summary
The Golden Age of Gambling in Louisville Louisville experienced a golden age of gambling between 1860 and 1885, thanks to the arrival of hundreds of thousands of Union soldiers by steamboat and foot. They played faro, keno, roulette and other games of chance, such as chuck-a-luck. Entire city blocks were devoted to betting. Horse racing and lotteries emerged. Gaming houses became grand palaces, with names such as the Crockford, the Crawford and the Turf Exchange, frequented by famous gamblers like Richard Watts, Colonel "Black" Chinn and actor Nat Goodwin. Author Bryan Bush offers up these stories and more about "The City of Gamblers."
9781467198950
Pub Date: 2/6/23
On Sale Date: 2/6/23
$14.99
96 Pages
Carton Qty: 43
Ages 7 to 11, Grades 1 to 5
Juvenile Nonfiction / History
JNF025180
Series: Super Cities
8 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.2 in T | 0.003 lb Wt
Super Cities! Louisville Louisville
Lois Sepahban
Summary
Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about Louisville's interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun!
Arcadia Children's Books
The History Press
9781626198975
Pub Date: 3/16/15
On Sale Date: 3/16/15
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 52
History / United States
HIS036120
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
0.7 lb Wt
Louisville Diners
Ashlee Clark Thompson
Summary
Louisville boasts many award-winning fine dining restaurants, but long before Derby City mastered upscale cuisine, it perfected the diner. Explore Louisville's tasty offerings with local food writer Ashlee Clark Thompson as she surveys the city's impressive variety of greasy spoons from the Highlands to the West End and everywhere in between. Enjoy home cooking done right at Shirley Mae's Café and Bar, breakfast at Barbara Lee's Kitchen, lunch to go at Ollie's Trolley and so much more. Packed with insightful interviews and helpful tips that only a local can provide, Louisville Diners is a delectable look into the best the city has to offer.
The History Press
9781626194960
Pub Date: 9/23/14
On Sale Date: 9/23/14
$21.99 USD/$22.99 CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 52
History / United States
HIS036120
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.6 lb Wt
Louisville Jug Music
From Earl McDonald to the National Jubilee Michael
Jones
Summary
Forged on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers during the nineteenth century, jug band music was the early soundtrack for a new nation. Louisville was at the heart of it all. German and Irish immigrants, former slaves en route to Chicago and homesteaders moving into the city created a fertile ground for this new sound. Artists like Earl McDonald and his Original Louisville Jug Band made the city legendary. Some stayed in this so-called money town, passing on licks and melodies that still influence bands like the Juggernaut Jug Band. Tune in to Louisville's jug band music history with local writer Michael Jones and discover a tradition that has left a long-lasting impression on America's musical culture.
Arcadia Publishing
9780738591858
Pub Date: 10/15/12
On Sale Date: 10/15/12
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€20.49 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 1000 History / United States
HIS036120
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T
| 0.04 lb Wt
Louisville's Historic Black Neighborhoods
Dr. Beatrice S. Brown
Summary
After the American Civil War, many African Americans found a new life in ""River Town,"" later to become a major city in Kentucky.
Louisville became a historic marker for freed men and women of color who bought acres of land or leased shotgun cottages and lots from whites to begin their new emancipated life. Smoketown is the only neighborhood in the city of Louisville with such continuous presence. By 1866, Smoketown was settled by these freemen, and by 1871 the first public building, the Eastern Colored School, was erected. By the 1950 census, 10,653 people lived in Smoketown, and other historic black neighborhoods--such as Petersburg/Newburg, Parkland, California, Russell, Berrytown, Griffytown, and Black Hill in Old Louisville--were thriving. As these new neighborhoods sprang up, another historic event was taking place: in 1875, the first Kentucky Derby convened, and 13 of the 15 jockeys were black. Such astounding history embraces this city, and Images of America: Louisville's Historic Black Neighborhoods relives its magnificent and rich narrative.
Date: 9/23/09
Louisville John E. Findling
Summary
Founded in 1778 as a portage point on the lower Ohio River, Louisville was closely tied to river commerce for a century. In the 1880s, the Southern Exposition and the growth of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad did much to establish the city as an important commercial link between the North and South. By 1900, Louisville was the 18th largest city in America, with a population of just over 200,000. The city had a vibrant downtown with elegant office buildings and hotels and one of the finest park systems in the country, designed by the Olmsted brothers in the 1890s. In Louisville, more than 200 postcards present a visual record of the institutions, prosperity, and charm of the river city.
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2/1/09
2/1/09
Qty: 5
Louisville Remembered
Gary Falk
Summary
Explore the people, places and events that shaped the city of Louisville over the centuries and molded it into a place truly worth remembering. Peer into Louisville's history and see a city brimming with homespun industry, thriving theatre and one-cent chocolate bars. From "top-secret" World War II aircrafts to pipe organs, from ice cream to "thunderous" fireworks, author Gary Falk of the Louisville Historical League provides a fascinating look at the city's past through a collection of articles and more than one hundred stunning historic images.
Louisville
James C. Anderson, Donna M. Neary
Summary
Concentrating on the early twentieth century, Images of America: Louisville celebrates a dynamic community and the people, both famous and everyday, who have contributed to its lasting legacy.
Since its founding at the Falls of the Ohio by George Rogers Clark in 1778, Louisville and its people have looked to the mighty Ohio River as the city's lifeblood. Louisville has counted on the river for transportation, commerce, leisure, culture, and natural beauty. Characterized by abundant opportunity-both professional and recreational-this renowned city has grown and prospered to become the business and industrial center of Kentucky.
$24.99
128
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Is Louisville the southernmost midwestern town, or is it an upper south, southern city? This identity crisis has arisen from a historical diversity of people, industries, architecture, and commerce. Louisville has been home to large populations of German, Irish, French, and other immigrants. Large multi-national corporations, such as General Electric, Brown Forman, Philip Morris, and UPS have also called Louisville home over the years. The city counts among its f...
Arcadia Publishing
9780738586038
Pub Date: 8/30/10
On Sale Date: 8/30/10
$24.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 6
History / United States
HIS036120
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Old Louisville
David Domine
Summary
Journey back in time for a visual history of the Derby City in the Victorian Age!
On August 1, 1883, the eyes of the nation turned to Kentucky as thousands crowded the lanes of Louisville's Southern Extension. Tugging a silken cord, President Chester Arthur set the machinery in motion for an event that changed the town forever. Touted at home and abroad as the 100 Days that Louisville Opened Its Doors to the World, the occasion was the inauguration of the Southern Exposition, an early world's fair with a wide variety of mechanical, scientific, and cultural displays showcasing the latest advances in the cotton industry.
In the first 88 days, an astounding 770,048 visitors came. As a result, tremendous growth occurred, the city's first suburb eventually sprang up, and the site became populated with a new neighborhood containing architecturally opulent residences. Known as Old Louisville today, it counts as one of the country's largest historic preservation districts, with hundreds of magnificent structures providing a glimpse into a fascinating Victorian past.
Churchill Downs
Kimberly Gatto
Summary
In the bustling city streets of late 18th century Louisville began a tradition of thoroughbred racing that has transcended centuries.
Follow author Kimberly Gatto as she chronicles the history of the world's most famous racing venue, which revolutionized the "Sport of Kings'? and created the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks, and Clark Handicap races. Fans will enjoy the tales of various horses, from the early triumph of Ten Broeck over Mollie McCarthy to the Derby victory of the heroic thoroughbred Barbaro. Churchill Downs: America's Most Historic Racetrack recounts the various financial hardships, the introduction of parimutuel betting, the construction of the famed twin spire grandstand, and how the age of television transformed Churchill Downs into the majestic track we recognize today.
Arcadia Children's Books
9781467197014
Pub Date: 10/17/22
On Sale Date: 10/17/22
$11.99 USD/$14.99 CAD Board Book
16 Pages Full Color
Carton Qty: 60 Ages 0 to 3, Grades 0 to 1
Juvenile Nonfiction / History JNF025180
Series: Local Baby
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Local Baby Louisville
Nancy Ellwood
Summary
Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Louisville engages babies' attention and encourages families to explore what makes their city so great. Join in the excitement at Thunder over Louisville, check out the history of baseball Louisville Slugger Factory and Museum, stroll through Waterfront Park, and attend the Kentucky Derby. Explore your city with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.
The History Press
9781467148689
Pub Date: 4/5/21
On Sale Date: 4/5/21
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
192
History Lover's Guide to Louisville, A
Bryan S. Bush
Summary
Gateway to the South. Home of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs. Louisville has a rich history beginning with the city's discovery by General George Rogers Clark. The city played an important role in the Civil War, and during the Gilded Age, it became the Bourbon Capital of the World. During World War I, the city hosted 47,500 troops at Camp Zachary Taylor. During World War II, the United States Naval Ordnance Plant contributed to the war effort, which made rounds for big guns during the late war. Author Bryan S. Bush takes the reader on a journey to explore and discover the history of Louisville through the historic sites and locations from far past to the present day.
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The History Press
9781467118125
Pub Date: 11/2/15
On Sale Date: 11/2/15
$21.99 USD/$24.99
CAD/€20.99 EUR Trade Paperback
192 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036120
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Lost Restaurants of Louisville
Stephen Hacker, Michelle Turner
Summary
Louisville was home to fine cuisine long before the famous restaurant rows on Bardstown Road, Frankfort Avenue and East Market Street. Mazzoni's served the area's first rolled oyster. At the C-54 Grill, guests dined inside a remodeled aircraft, and Kaelin's prepared its classic cheeseburger. Hasenour's sauerbraten and Hoe Kow's war sui gai are two dishes that still make local mouths water when mentioned. Authors Stephen Hacker and Michelle Turner revisit the vivid personalities, celebrated spaces and unique recipes that made Louisville's historic eateries unforgettable.
The History Press
9781609495664
Pub Date: 3/4/12
On Sale Date: 3/4/12
$19.99 USD/$20.99
CAD/€15.99 EUR Trade Paperback
112 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036120
Series: Murder & Mayhem
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.4 lb Wt
Louisville Murder & Mayhem:
Historic Crimes of Derby City
Keven McQueen
Summary
Life in Louisville in the years following the Civil War, and through the turn of the century, was as exciting as it was dangerous. The city continued to grow as important urban hub of culture and commerce, connecting the South with the Midwest and Northern states. As Keven McQueen proves in this collection of morbid tales of crime and depravity, life in Louisville certainly had a darker side. Journey back to a time when Louisville's streets were filled with rail cars, its alleys populated by thieves, and its brothels hummed with activity. Whether it's the tale of the marriage of a convicted murderer to a notorious prostitute, or the exploits the criminal duo dubbed Louisville's Bonnie and Clyde," this is a true crime collection that is truly hard to believe."
The History Press
9781596298927
Pub Date: 3/10/10
On Sale Date: 3/10/10
$21.99
112 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036120 Series: Disaster
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The Great Louisville Tornado of 1890
Keven McQueen
Summary
On March 27, 1890, a devastating storm moved over the Ohio River Valley, spawning dozens of deadly tornados. The most powerful of these twisters touched down in Louisville, carving a path of unprecedented destruction from Main Street to the end of town. In the aftermath, nearly eight hundred buildings in the city were destroyed, and over one hundred people perished. In all, the storm produced over twenty-five tornados that day, and it remains the twenty-fifth deadliest storm in U.S. history. Join local author Keven McQueen as he chronicles Louisville's most violent natural disaster, with tales of harrowing rescues and rebuilding.
The History Press
9781467144964
Pub Date: 11/2/20
On Sale Date: 11/2/20
$21.99
176 Pages
and White Carton Qty: 40
/ United States
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Classic Restaurants of Louisville
Stephen Hacker
Summary
The stories of Louisville's best-remembered restaurants are chock-full of legendary locations, huge personalities and well-loved recipes. Find out how a silly joke about "Hillbilly Tea" became an international sensation. Discover the origins of Casa Grisanti and why there would be no Queenie Bee without it. Enter the "World of Swirl" surrounding the rise and fall of Lynn's Paradise Café. Enjoy menus, memories and more of favorites found across the Derby City through the decades. Author Stephen Hacker serves up this history and more, complete with photography by Dan Dry and John Nation.
The History Press
9781467141253
Pub Date: 2/25/19 On Sale Date: 2/25/19
$21.99
160 Pages Black and White Carton Qty: 42
/ United States
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
The Men Who Built Louisville
The City of Progress in the Gilded Age
Bryan S. Bush
Summary
From 1870 to 1900, Louisville became a larger part of the American Industrial Revolution. The expansion of railroads was a key factor to becoming a center for industry, trade and commerce. Paul Jones Jr. helped the city become a world leader in bourbon production, and Louisville was the largest tobacco manufacturer due to successful brokers like Andrew Graham. John Leather's jean cloth facility was among the most productive in the world. The largest box factory also resided in the city, and Louisville became the banking capital of the South. Author Bryan S. Bush details those behind the massive industry in the City of Progress.
Pub Date: 9/11/23
On Sale Date: 9/11/23
$21.99
112 Pages
Qty: 58
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Creepy Kentucky
Strange Stories from the Bluegrass State
Mr. Keven McQueen
Summary
The Eerie and Ominous in Kentucky Kentucky is no stranger to strange occurrences. From weird encounters with the Grim Reaper to local graveyard dogs, the Bluegrass State has its share of odd stories. Learn about local ghosts who've haunted areas for years. Encounter body snatchers and some very odd modes of death. Go on the hunt for Daniel Boone's bones and witness the marvelous twisting tombstone. Witness the people who uncannily predicted their own death. Author Keven McQueen details these creepy stories and more.
Arcadia Publishing
9781467109901
Pub Date: 5/1/23
On Sale Date: 5/1/23
$23.99 USD/$30.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036120
Series: Images of America
9.3 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.04 lb Wt
Kentucky's Lost Bourbon Distilleries
Berkeley Scott, Jeanine Scott
Summary
Kentucky bourbon is world-renowned, and the distilling of this corn-based liquor has deep roots in almost every corner of the state. Hundreds of distilleries dotted the landscape, beginning with the early settlements until 1920, when the vast majority were closed because of Prohibition. Many of the distilleries never reopened and became "lost," with only old photographs left to tell this story of dedicated craftsmanship. In some cases, distilleries reopened during a "bourbon boom" when Prohibition finally ended in 1933, only to falter a few decades later. Some of those distilleries were sold and portions of the properties, like warehouses, reused by the new owner. Despite everything, bourbon distilling remains a major industry in the state--and a worldfamous icon for Kentucky. Kentucky's Lost Bourbon Distilleries is dedicated to the many people who worked at distilleries that may be "lost" but are not forgotten.
Kentucky Legends and Lore
Alan Brown
Summary
Kentucky is known primarily for horse racing, bourbon and fried chicken, but the "Dark and Bloody Ground" has a mysterious side as well. Kentuckians talk about their own "Hillbilly Beast," believed to have frightened campers at Mammoth Cave National Park. The gnarled and twisted Witches' Tree is a favorite on Louisville ghost tours. Kentucky's UFO incidents--like Thomas Mantell's mysterious plane crash, the Hopkinsville alien attack and the Paintsville train-UFO crash--are as puzzling and frightening now as they were when they happened. Folklore writer Alan Brown chronicles these strange stories and others that are very much a part of the unique culture of Kentucky.
The History Press
9781467148832
Pub Date: 8/9/21
On Sale Date: 8/9/21
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
176 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036120
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
0.04 lb Wt
Tales from the Kentucky Hemp Highway
Dan Isenstein
Summary
Among the many hidden gems in Bluegrass history is the state's long relationship with hemp, a history noted by a historical "Hemp Highway" designation. Archibald McNeil was the first to plant the crop in the state in 1775. In 1803, John Wesley Hunt opened the first hemp bagging factory in the United States and helped transform Lexington into the "Athens of the West." Another grower, Thomas Barbee, had a child with an enslaved person and freed his children on his deathbed. His grandson became a hemp grower as well. New organizations like Homestead Alternatives and Zelios Inc. have taken that history into the modern world. Author Dan Isenstein details the history of the crop and the historic trail dedicated to it.
The History Press
9781467150132
Pub Date: 7/19/21
On Sale Date: 7/19/21
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
192 Pages Carton Qty: 40 History / United States
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Bluegrass Bourbon Barons
Bryan S. Bush
Summary
Kentucky is the home of bourbon, and there are a proud few who helped usher the industry into prominence. Learn about men like bourbon baron Isaac Bernheim, who founded the Bernheim Forest and Research Center, or John Douglas, who built a racetrack for the trotter racing industry and was known as the "Prince of Sports." George Garvin Brown and his business partner, George Forman, formed the Brown-Forman Company, which today is one of the largest American-owned companies in the spirits and wine business. With such enormous wealth came the temptation for fraud, which led to several bourbon leaders becoming involved in some of Kentucky's famous scandals. Author and Kentucky historian Bryan S. Bush details the intoxicating history of bourbon's biggest historical names.
The History Press
9781467146784
Pub Date: 8/17/20
On Sale Date: 8/17/20
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40 History / United States HIS036120
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Bizarre Bluegrass
Strange but True Kentucky Tales
Keven McQueen
Summary
From ghost towns to circus performers to mass hysteria, the Bluegrass State is no stranger to the strange. Read stories of famed President Abraham Lincoln you've never heard before. Find possible solutions to the mystery of Pearl Bryan's missing head and decipher the outrageous hoaxes involving an unsolvable puzzle and monkeys trained to perform farm work. Learn about the time when the author wrote to Charles Manson as a joke and Manson wrote back--four times. Join author Keven McQueen as he recounts some of the weirder vignettes from Kentucky lore.
The History Press
9781467141475
Pub Date: 7/15/19
On Sale Date: 7/15/19
$21.99
160 Pages
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Kentucky Horse Tales
Ercel Ellis Jr., Robert W. Copelan DVM, Michael Blowen and Old Friends
Summary
Ercel Ellis Jr. was born into the Thoroughbred horse business and has worked in it for seventy-five years.
He has been an owner, breeder, trainer, writer and radio broadcaster. His radio show, Horse Tales, has run for twenty years. For all his work, he won the Charles W. Engelhard Award for contributions to the industry. During his life, Ercel has amassed a trove of stories on some of the biggest names in Thoroughbred racing, like Mata Hari, Spy Song and world-famous Man o' War. He also includes stories of lesser-known horses like Dark Mirage, El Chico, Blue Peter and By Jimminy. Join Ercel as he entertains with fascinating stories from more than seven decades with Thoroughbreds.
The History Press
9781467138949
Pub Date: 3/25/19
On Sale Date: 3/25/19
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD Trade Paperback
128 Pages Black and White
Carton Qty: 40
Sports & Recreation / Animal Sports SPO021000
Series: Hidden History
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Hidden History of Horse Racing in Kentucky
Foster Ockerman Jr.
Summary
Untold tidbits of equine history is revealed by historian and seventh generation Kentuckian Foster Ockerman Jr.
Horse racing and the Commonwealth of Kentucky are synonymous. The equine industry in the state dates as far back as the eighteenth century, and some of that history remains untold. The Seventeenth Earl of Derby made the trip from England to Louisville for the famed Kentucky Derby. Many famous African American jockeys grew up in the area but fled to Europe during the Jim Crow era. Gambling on races is a popular pastime, but betting in the early days caused significant changes in the sport. Hidden History of Horse Racing in Kentucky details the rich and the lesser-known history at the tracks in the Bluegrass State.
The History Press
9781467137836
Pub Date: 10/9/17
On Sale Date: 10/9/17
$21.99 USD/$24.99 CAD/€19.99 EUR
Celebrating Old Friends
Stories from Kentucky's Thoroughbred Retirement Farm Rick Capone, Mary Simon, Michael Blowen
Summary
Over the last decade Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Facility in Georgetown, KY, has put a new face on the concept of equine aftercare.
When Michael Blowen first dreamed of creating Old Friends, he envisioned a place where Thoroughbred stallions could retire with dignity following their racing or breeding careers. He also wanted people to visit the iconic horses.
In 2003, Old Friendsopened on leased land with a miniature horse named Little Silver Charm, a gelding named Invigorate and a mare named Narrow Escape. Today, the two-hundred-plus-acre farm in Georgetown has more than 160 retired Thoroughbred stallions, geldings and mares, including two Kentucky Derbywinners. It even welcomed two satellite farms, one in New York and one at Kentucky Downsracetrack.
In his follow-up to History of Old Friends, Rick Capone revisits the unforgettable history of this horse retirement home.
Arcadia Publishing
9781467126144
Pub Date: 5/22/17
On Sale Date: 5/22/17
$21.99 USD/$24.99
CAD/£24.99 GBP/€20.49 EUR Trade Paperback
128 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036120
Series: Images of America
9.3
Kentucky Bourbon Trail, The A
Revised Edition
Berkeley, Jeanine Scott
Summary
The initial edition of Images of America: The Kentucky Bourbon Trail was published in 2009, and since then, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® tourist attraction has grown to include 10 of the state's largest and most famous distilleries along with members of the new Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour®.
This revised edition contains nearly 100 new images of the bourbon industry, past and present, making it an essential companion for bourbon enthusiasts as they visit the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® distilleries. Along the KBT™, tour guides and exhibits offer visitors a variety of interesting facts and often a taste of this uniquely American spirit. This book offers a look back at some of the pioneers of whiskey distilling, the distilleries that have come and gone, and the history of those brands that carry on the craft today. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail® and Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour® are experiences that rank among Kentucky's most famous and fastest-growing tourism attractions, with over 3 million visits in the last five years
History of Old Friends A Home for Retired Thoroughbreds
Rick Capone
Summary
Old Friends provides a dignified retirement to Thoroughbreds whose racing and breeding careers have come to an end. Hear their stories in this heartwarming book.
Like many before him in the Bluegrass State, Michael Blowen, a former Boston Globeentertainment writer, fell in love with horses, specifically Thoroughbreds. The reality beyond the racetracks, he knew, was that each day a Thoroughbred was in the spotlight, for some of these distinguished athletes, their days were numbered.
For that reason, he dreamed of finding a way to give them a dignified retirement after they completed their rigorous racing careers. When he opened the Thoroughbred retirement farm Old Friendsin Kentucky in 2003, he never dreamed his idea would grow so big, so fast. Today, Old Friendsis home to more than 130 horses, many of them stallions, as well as geldings, mares and one loveable miniature horse named Little Silver Charm.
Join journalist and horse lover Rick Capone for the story of Old Friendsand the horses that call the farm home.
The History Press
9781626192638
Pub Date: 4/1/14
On Sale Date: 4/1/14
$23.99 USD/$29.99 CAD/€19.99 EUR Trade Paperback
160 Pages
Carton Qty: 40
History / United States
HIS036120
Series: American Palate
9 in H | 6 in W | 0.3 in T |
0.6 lb Wt
A Culinary History of Kentucky
Burgoo, Beer Cheese and Goetta
Fiona Young-Brown
Summary
Pull up a chair to the kitchen table and enjoy a delicious adventure through Bluegrass food history. Kentucky's cuisine can be traced back to Cherokee, Irish, Scottish, English and German roots, among others. A typical Kentucky meal might have the standard meat and three, but there are many dishes that can't be found anywhere else. Poke sallet, despite its toxic roots and berries, is such a favorite in parts of eastern Kentucky that an annual festival celebrates it. Find recipes for dishes from burgoo to hog to moonshine and frogs. Join author Fiona Young-Brown as she details all the delectable delights sure to make the mouth water.