[ePub] Brookfield and Elm Grove (Images of America) by Tom Ramstack at Arts-Photography

Description

In the years since Christian County was founded more than 210 years ago; the rural area--including many small communities and the county seat of Hopkinsville--has become a historic treasure of various architectural styles. Water-powered mills are representative of the first local industry. Blacksmith shops; followed by several small craft shops; preceded the largest 19th-century industry: the manufacturing of Mogul brand farm wagons. A plow factory and a butter manufacturing facility were also two of several short-lived industrial attempts to make a great financial success. Throughout the 20th century; changing social and economic growth brought the demolition of many priceless architectural examples. This title presents a close observation of many of these vanished landmarks; with old churches; public buildings; country stores; schools; and road toll gates providing a glimpse into the countys past.