Inaugurated as the state capital in 1825; Indianapolis was patterned after the nations capital and laid out on a mile-square grid with Monument Circle at its center. As the city grew and experienced the tumult of the Civil War; legislators decided to erect a monument to the wars fallen servicemen. In 1902; one of the worlds most outstanding memorials was completed-the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Surrounding Monument Circle; "The Circle City" gets its nickname from the prominence and historical significance of the central city structure. Throughout the years; Indianapolis has maintained its commitment to honoring the achievements of Hoosiers. This dedication to Indiana has given the capital its own rich history; told not only through monuments and memorials; but also through the architecture; parks; businesses; and people that make up the heart of Indianapolis. This new book documents the heroes and history of the city; using an impressive collection of vintage photographs from the late 1800s through the early 1900s juxtaposed against present-day images.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ImformativeBy Ken ProvusKenosha is one of my favorite haunts and finding more about how people got around years ago is very interesting. I am a Rail Buff and knew about the major operations. like the North Shore Railroad. but this book filled the gaps. The series of these books are wonderful. Well printed photos and captions that tell the story.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Fascinating Look Into a Surprisingly Robust Transit SystemBy Andrew BullisOverall a pretty fascinating look at Kenoshas transit history. which is more robust than I might have imagined. The Kindle version doesnt seem well formatted though. as most pictures descriptions wound up on a different page than the picture.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Kenosha on the GoBy Jerry HutchisonThe book was shipped quickly from the seller. and is in excellent. "like new" condition. It met all my expectations and is a very well written and organized book. It covers the story of trolleys in Kenosha in much detail from the early days to the present. If you are a trolley fan this certainly is a wortwhile book to have in your collection.
