Niles: The Early Years - Couverture souple

Ferraro, Tom

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0738583065 ISBN 13 : 9780738583068

Editeur : Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2012

Synopsis

Explore the fascinating history of Niles, Illinois with more than 200 vintage photographs and anecdotes from the locals who experienced it.

The village of Niles began during the Black Hawk War of 1832as the pioneer settlement of Dutchman's Pointon the North Branch of the Chicago River.

Incorporated in 1899, the new village's thriving business district was established along Milwaukee Avenue. During Prohibition, Niles was the gateway to rural bohemia, the roadhouse district of suburban speakeasies and resorts north of Chicago. Niles's Tam O'Shanter Country Club, arguably the birthplace of modern professional golf, rose to international prominence during the Great Depressionand continued to host the sport's most exclusive tournaments long after World War II.

Behind the village's colorful past, another Niles existed, grounded by strong agrarian values and a deep sense of community pride--the truck farms of Maine and Niles Townships. These gentleman farmers and their families formed the backbone of local culture, and their influence is still felt today.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Author and local historian Thomas E. Ferraro was born and raised in Niles and is a "life member" of the Niles Historical Society. Ferraro uses photographs from the archives of the historical society, longtime Niles residents, and his extensive personal collection to tell the fascinating story of Niles in the years before 1955.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0738583065
• ISBN 13: 9780738583068
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible