Detroit Lakes - Couverture souple

Becker County Historical Society

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0738584045 ISBN 13 : 9780738584041

Editeur : Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2012

Synopsis

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, was incorporated in 1871 as the village of Detroit. Detroit became a boomtown in the late 19th century because of the vast supply of timber that dominated the landscape of northwest Minnesota at the time. The population grew by leaps and bounds, and by 1900 the census recorded 2,060 residents. In 1926, the US Postal Service officially changed the town's name to Detroit Lakes in order to avoid confusion with Detroit, Michigan. The lush landscape of lakes and rivers created a natural vacation destination, and tourism pioneers like John K. West began to market to the newly moneyed industrialists of the Gilded Age, promising steamboat transportation and boardwalks to the shoreline. Today, Detroit Lakes remains a vibrant city with thriving resort and business communities. It is the heart of lakes country and continues to provide a welcoming atmosphere for visitors and residents alike.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

In 1882, the Pioneer Settlers Union was established by the early pioneers of this area to preserve the history of their communities. In 1924, the organization was renamed the Becker County Historical Society, which started the Becker County Museum in 1943. The Becker County Historical Society continues to promote and archive local history as it happens today.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0738584045
• ISBN 13: 9780738584041
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible