Created by the visionary Charles B. Eddy; Carlsbad rose from the humble beginnings of a tent city to become a vital community on the banks of the Pecos River. One of the largest irrigation projects known at that time made the transformation possible. The Carlsbad Caverns; discovered by James Larkin White and documented by local photographer Ray V. Davis; introduced the world to the wonders that lay beneath the desert surface. World War II saw Carlsbad members of the 200th and 515th Coast Artillery units being thrown into the midst of the Bataan Death March. With the discovery of a large deposit of potash east of town; agriculture flourished nationwide and prosperity returned to the town. As the country moved into the nuclear age; Carlsbad once again played a significant role. The detonation of the Gnome Project in 1961 and the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant of the present day have provided the country with vital knowledge and nuclear waste storage.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fantastic book with an incredible piece of Chicagos historyBy HowieFantastic book with an incredible piece of Chicagos history. The pictures tell a story let alone the written commentary. I recommend this to people of all traditions especially the people of Chicago.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Chicagos Forgotten SynagoguesBy Julia N. EulenbergUseful for those researching the 19th and early 20th century history of Chicago.Arrived in timely manner. in good condition.
