By the early 20th century; Stark County was one of the fastest-growing regions in the nation. The home of martyred president William McKinley had become a major industrial center; with alloy steel as the engine of growth for the booming local economy. To fill the ever-increasing demand for labor; waves of immigrants from Greece and Asia Minor settled in Canton and Massillon. Some sought economic opportunity; others were fleeing the Pontian Black Sea coast; where ethnic cleansing of Greeks accompanied the creation of the Turkish state. For the immigrant earning less than $3 a day; building a church meant making a commitment to a new life. In Canton; St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church was founded in 1913 and Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in 1917. In Massillon; St. George Greek Orthodox Church was established in 1931. Churches and mutual aid organizations provided cohesiveness to the dynamic; often fractious; Greek community; which survived world wars; economic depression; and social discrimination and continues to flourish today.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Enjoyable and useful for visitorsBy PatriciaNice if youre an interested local. or someone who likes to intensify your experience of a place youre visiting by knowing its history. There are six chapters. each devoted to a phase of history. with a short introduction to each. This is basically a collection of photos with about a paragraph to describe each one and put it into historical context. Its printed on high quality paper. Some of these pictures make me wish for a time machine! But the community has done a fine job of preserving their unique rustic atmosphere.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful backstory for people who love this magical place!By Mary JaneI adore Idyllwild. We go every chance we get. I was curious about the history of the town and this book was perfect for filling in the blanks. Lots of great old photos. a very detailed history of the area and some great little factoids that make our visits even more interesting now that we know the history of the little town we love so much. Its a fast read. and a great book to have on your shelf.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerNice
