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Postcards of Providence
Martin, Mary L.; Wolfgang-Price, Nathaniel
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Description for Postcards of Providence
Paperback. Historic, hand-tinted imagery of Rhode Island's beautiful State Capitol, Roger Williams Park, and Narragansett Bay illuminate the heritage of Providence. Over 300 vintage, hand-tinted postcards transport readers to through the first half of the 1900s, and serve as introduction to the city's rich history. Num Pages: 128 pages, 319 postcard images. BIC Classification: 1KBBER; 3JJC; WCS; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 280 x 12. Weight in Grams: 628.
In 1636, theologian Roger Williams landed in Rhode Island and "having a sense of God's merciful providence unto me in my distress, called the place Providence." This city grew to become a leader in textile, tool, and jewelry manufacturing and gained the nickname "Beehive of Industry." In the nineteenth century, Providence was known for its busy factories, fascinating history, and beautiful location on scenic Narragansett Bay. Over 300 vintage, hand-tinted postcards transport readers to the early 1900s, when tourism boomed. See the marble dome of the Rhode Island State Capitol, look into the shops at the Mall on Weybosset and ... Read more
In 1636, theologian Roger Williams landed in Rhode Island and "having a sense of God's merciful providence unto me in my distress, called the place Providence." This city grew to become a leader in textile, tool, and jewelry manufacturing and gained the nickname "Beehive of Industry." In the nineteenth century, Providence was known for its busy factories, fascinating history, and beautiful location on scenic Narragansett Bay. Over 300 vintage, hand-tinted postcards transport readers to the early 1900s, when tourism boomed. See the marble dome of the Rhode Island State Capitol, look into the shops at the Mall on Weybosset and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764324758
SKU
V9780764324758
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About Martin, Mary L.; Wolfgang-Price, Nathaniel
Mary Martin heads Mary Martin Postcards, a three-generation family business that is the largest postcard operation in the world. In addition to a warehouse facility in Perryville, Maryland, the company is a presence at postcard shows worldwide and produces many shows, including the United State's largest postcard show in York, Pennsylvania, in November. Nathaniel Wolfgang-Price is a "Jack of all ... Read more
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