Lying just north of the Potomac River in the heart of the fertile Cumberland Valley; Hagerstown; Maryland has been at the crossroads of history and commerce since its founding in 1762. Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains; the city sits on a north-south path that migration; war; and commerce have traveled for centuries; while the nearby Potomac River carves out a natural path that served as a gateway to the American West. This fortunate geography influenced the growth and development of Hagerstown; the seat of Washington County; and also earned it the nickname "Hub City." The unique story of Hagerstown; captured in this volume of vintage photographs; includes not only the tales of the Civil War; the coming of the railroad; and the CO Canal; but of the men and women who built a community and made it home. Through their perseverance and spirit; the city took shape--businesses were established; schools; hospitals; and churches erected; and neighborhoods formed. From Alsatia Mummers parades and the Great Hagerstown Fair to the bygone days when trolleys rolled through town; the heritage of this singular city is recalled and honored in this engaging tribute.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I Love Love Love these Postcard History booksBy Robyn EichlerI Love Love Love these Postcard History books! We give them as gifts and they are very well received by everyone! Its fun to read the history and see the pics for the areas you know and love. I have a few different local books. including the Chain OLakes. on a coffee table for guests to enjoy.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Lovely BookBy John C.I have a summer place on Lake Marie in Antioch. Illinois. All of my neighbors enjoyed this book. It is full of many old photos and post cards and contains a lot of history of the area. We had fun looking at the old photos and comparing them to the current buildings. Very nice if you have an interest in the area and its history.
