The New Niagara: Tourism, Technology, and the Landscape of Niagara Falls, 1776-1917
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Book Overview
Visitors may wonder how Niagara Falls came to be the site of magnificent bridges, a famous cereal factory, and a picturesque New York state reservation, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Although many have always admired the natural splendor of the Falls, William Irwin explains that it was not until the mid-1800s that Niagara truly captured the American imagination. With the coming of John Roebling's railway suspension bridge in 1855 came the...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0271015934
ISBN13:9780271015934
Release Date:September 1996
Publisher:Penn State University Press
Length:300 Pages
Weight:1.25 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.1" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
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Excellent look at the history of Niagara Falls
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Being a native of Niagara Falls, I have read more than a few books which claim to represent the history of the city. Of all these books, this is the best. It covers the history of Niagara Falls thematically and chronologically; breaking down the history of the city into important periods industrially and technologically. Included in it are sections dealing with the impact of the railroads, as well as the impact of hydro power. In my opinion, it was an excellent book, and well worth the price
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