Founded as Fort Hamilton in 1791; the City of Hamilton was settled by pioneers and immigrants and was forged in steel by her talented workers and craftsmen. Factory owners became wealthy and built magnificent homes along Dayton Street. Hamilton prospered and became known as the "Greatest Little Industrial City of Its Kind in the World;" home to Mosler Safe Co.; Ford Motor Co.; Beckett Papers; and many others. Following World War II; some factories closed their doors or moved away; but Hamilton persevered and became a city powered by small business and the arts. Through vintage images; this book showcases Hamiltons success; its survival of the Flood of 1913; its blue-collar job loss; and now; its rise as the "City of Sculpture;" attracting sculptors from across the world.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Thoroughly enjoyable readingBy Jim McCullarsIf you enjoy history and grew up in the "City of Champions". you will enjoy this book. Learn the men behind the many names that you know from streets (Meighan Boulevard. Kyle Avenue. Elliott Avenue. Turrentine Avenue) and schools (Disque Junior High. Mitchell Elementary). Gadsden had some fascinating figures and truly visionary leaders in its early days. and Mike Goodson tells us their stories. Did you know that Gadsden even has a connection to the world-famous Jack Daniels Distillery? Check it out!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Gadsden. City of ChampionsBy Walter D. SmithAs a descendant of one of the founders of the city. I found the book very enlightening. A great historical read.Walter D. Smith
