Lincolns predecessor; Lancaster; formed in 1863 on the east bank of Salt Creek around a proposed Methodist female seminary. Though a building was erected; the school failed to materialize. When Nebraska became the 37th state in 1867; the village of Lancaster was chosen as its first capital; and the name was changed to Lincoln. Although lacking mineral resources; a navigable stream; a railroad; or even a minimal population; the village steadily grew and prospered from its 30 original inhabitants to its present population of more than 260;000. At the time of its origins; critics claimed; "Nobody will ever go to Lincoln who does not go to the legislature; the lunatic asylum; the penitentiary; or some of the state institutions." Images of America: Lincolns Early Architecture traces the citys growth; including three state capitols and the University of Nebraska; into a modern city of diverse people; events; and businesses.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This was even better than "NIght Train at Wiscasset StationBy MaybQThis was even better than "NIght Train at Wiscasset Station. Had pix of people I knew when I was growing up in South Liberty and Washington; ME. Sent this one to my son; also; he wanting to see the pix of the people I knew as a teenager in those towns.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Photographer PoetBy Peter RandallHeres a detailed portrait of Maine photographer who worked for many national magazines including Life. His lovely sensitive images especially of Maine people and places led many to call him the photographer poet A master of the photo essay; Kosti suffered from alcoholism and died fat toot young.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I loved the book and the featured photographsBy MaisieAlways wanted to know more about this magnificent Maine photographer. I admire the research and understanding of the biographer; Deanna Bonner-Ganter. I loved the book and the featured photographs.
