Settled in 1829 by antislavery Quakers from the south; Fairmount benefited from the many travelers going between Fort Wayne and Indianapolis and became known as a station on the Underground Railroad. From these humble beginnings; a tight-knit community evolved that valued culture; especially education and literature. Decades later; newspaper stories marveled at the Quakers Fairmount Academy and the number of accomplished individuals affiliated with the area; including writers; scientists; and college presidents. Like several Indiana towns; in 1887 this small; primarily agricultural area participated in one of the most dramatic eras in state history: the natural gas boom. Renowned artist Olive Rush was born and raised in Fairmount. The ancestors of one pioneering Quaker family; the Winslows; raised film icon James Dean on their Fairmount farm. Garfield cartoonist Jim Davis lived near Fairmount and graduated from Fairmount High School. Their stories and those of their friends and neighbors are captured in these images that represent the best of Americas heartland.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Historic Subject Matter Deserved Much MoreBy Anthony G MyersI was quite disappointed with the quality of this publication. While I thought the subject matter compelling and the writing sufficient. the quality of the images in the book was poor. even amateurish for a photography-based book. the paper quality was horrendous and the books size is much smaller than expected for the price. Such an important topic and historic subject matter warranted much better and higher quality production and treatment.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Going HomeBy Toots042I was born and raised in Milw but our community was never known as Bronzeville.Altho I was only 10 in 1950. there were many many memories in the book. my grammar school.Ninth Street School. the Regal Theater that we were able to go to on Sundays but only if we had gone to church first. St Marks AME. Lapham Park social Center. the picture of the gas station. Tankar. that was on the corner of 8th and Walnut Street and 2 spaces just north of where I was born and raised. St Benedict Boarding school where my mother spent her formative years. on and on.I remember my mother. Gwen Kleckley. working with Vel Phillips on her political endeavors. My Dad. Mose Kleckley. had Kleckleys Poolroom at 811 W Walnut in the basement of the Robeson building during this time.I went home in Aug 2012 after having left in 1963 and there was nothing there.The trip was rather disappointing but the book made me cry. We had created so much in such a small area and the city saw fit to run the freeway right thru it.My tearful thanks to all who contributed to the creation of this book. I love it and wish it had covered more years. 1950 thru 1960 or so. before it disappeared. Bless you all.Toots0420 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great bookBy The Sunlight CallerThis book was a little before my time (1951) smile. I still remember from friends and family about Bronzeville. Walnut Street and all the other places in the community before urban renewal changed the area. I wish that a follow up in the makings from 1951 to the 80s. A great book if you are a Milwaukee lover.
