The fleeting scenes of Robison Park; Cathedral Square; and Fort Waynes many parks have often been captured in postcards sent or collected by Allen Countys residents and visitors. Captured here in over 200 vintage postcards and images is the history of Allen County; chosen by local merchants; depicting the thriving downtown areas; booming industries; and quiet; pleasant residential sections.Allen County provides a visual 40-year history of Allen County. This vast collection provides a wide range of fascinating images and poignant messages preserved on 1� postcards; including the socials; events; buildings; homes; and residents of the past from the towns of Allen County; including Churubusco; Fort Wayne; Grabill; Huntertown; New Haven; Monroeville and Zanesville.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Philip Choys Guide to San Franciscos Chinatown: Its Changing and Remember It Thru This BookBy addictHaving heard Philip Choy speak at several dinners and having his autographed books with his unique signature. I certainly enjoyed this book. Mr. Choy. both an architect and historian. is well-versed about San Francisco. He is a spry individual with so much knowledge about the Chinese-American experience. Since there were no books about the Chinese in Sacramento. Mr. Choy assisted the Chinese American Council of Sacramento write a book about the history of the capitol city of the state of California. Many local families submitted old photos and remembrances of Sacramento and the surrounding area. I live close to a street named for one of my friends family who were early farmers in Sacramento.Anything Mr. Choy does. he does with elegance and panache. He has such verve and enthusiasm in his talks. His writing does not containhis enthusiasm as much as his presentations.Since I am a native Northern Californian. I frequently go to Chinatown. During the years. the famous Chinese restaurants have been closing as other generations do not desire to go into the business. I recently heard that the Four Seasons will close this fall.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Get to Know ChinatownBy HKGood basic street guide to SF Chinatown from a local historian and a local publisher. However the author has a few errors sprinkled throughout that sharp eyed and knowledgable natives will spot. Also there are some odd interpretations of the Chinese immigrant experience that is not necessarily true for all Chinese. Some of the authors romanization of Chinese names and words also do not conform to pinyin or any other phonetic systems. A major omission was a complete map of Chinatown -- a then and now street layout. Better fact checking and editing/proofing would help in a revised edition. This one isnt perfect but is still useful.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Insightful overview of an area steeped in historyBy Sarah SimpsonChoys book gave me both the specific details and overall sociology of Chinatowns architecture that I was looking for. The photographs are helpful. His take on architecture is accessible and informative. Being a native of the area. he knows Chinatown well. and his knowledge of the area and its residents comes through.
