A History of Hoopeston (Classic Reprint): World's Greatest Corn Canning Center - Couverture souple

S. V. Cox

9780428112394: A History of Hoopeston (Classic Reprint): World's Greatest Corn Canning Center

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ISBN 10 : 0428112390 ISBN 13 : 9780428112394

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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This book uncovers Hoopeston's rise from railroad crossroads to a thriving corn canning hub, revealing how community and industry shaped a town.

A History of Hoopeston: World's Greatest Corn Canning Center presents a clear, accessible portrait of a small Illinois town. It assembles timelines, local landmarks, and the people who built Hoopeston through the era of railroads, banks, newspapers, and major industries. The narrative moves from the founding era through early civic life to the modern city, highlighting how commerce, public institutions, and daily life intertwined.

- Learn how two rival railroad lines helped shape the town and led to its growth.
- Explore the development of key institutions, from the Chamber of Commerce to local banks and newspapers.
- See how major employers and public venues—from canneries to the Lorraine Theater to the city’s churches—drove everyday life and pride.
- Understand how Hoopeston balanced industry, government, and community organizations to become a regional hub.

Ideal for readers of local history, Illinois towns, and the story of American small-city growth.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 0428112390
ISBN 13: 9780428112394
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 176
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A History of Hoopeston: World's Greatest Corn Canning Center (Classic Reprint)

S. V. Cox

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ISBN 10 : 0428112390 ISBN 13 : 9780428112394

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating journey through the history of a small town in Illinois, tracing its transformation from a sparsely populated prairie settlement to a thriving center of commerce and industry. The narrative focuses on Hoopeston's early development, charting the arrival of railroads, the establishment of its first businesses and institutions, and the pioneering spirit of its early inhabitants. The author provides a detailed account of the town's remarkable growth, spurred by the rise of the corn canning industry and the influx of settlers attracted by its economic opportunities. The book also explores the town's political and social development, highlighting its commitment to temperance and its role in the national mobilization effort during the First World War. The book provides a compelling and intimate glimpse into the everyday lives of the townspeople, their struggles and triumphs, and their dedication to building a prosperous community. This book serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of small towns in the American Midwest and the transformative power of industry and community spirit. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9780428112394_0

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