When Rome was founded in 1834; Col. Daniel R. Mitchell suggested the name because of the surrounding hills; much like those of ancient Rome; Italy. Known today as "The City of Seven Hills;" Rome has been voted one of the most livable cities in the South. It is the medical center of Northwest Georgia with a population of over 30;000; and a thriving community with abundant opportunities for business; education; and recreation. Historic views of Rome; seen through the eyes of the traveling postcard photographer; fill the pages of this engaging volume. Longtime residents of the community will delight in remembering area landmarks; including the old Clock Tower; Shorter College; Berry College; Myrtle Hill Cemetery; the downtown business section of Broad Street; and the neighboring communities of Lindale and Cave Spring.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This was a gift to a volunteer fire captain at ...By maria robinsonThis was a gift to a volunteer fire captain at a rural fire dept. north of San Francisico and he is lovin the book for its historical story and for a firemans interest in the battle of the blaze!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book. Great information on SFFDBy Kevin SanchezGreat book that has a lot of information on the rich history and tradition of the San Francisco Fire Department. It also has a lot of pictures that are worth checking out. Highly recommended4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A much needed workBy GoldengateSFThere is a lot of San Francisco history that is easily neglected and almost forgotten amidst the hustle and bustle of the ever progressive and changing city by the bay.The Images of America has helped correct this neglect with a series of excellent little picture books about some of the aspects of history that are fun and fascinating.This book on the brave men and women firefighters starts out with the colorful private fire companies of the 19th century. Indeed. San Francisco being a wild and crazy placeit burned down a few times. a companies of fire fighters were essential. Later. when the 1906 earthquake and fire hit. they were mostly a city run organization. that did their heroic best to respond to the disaster.Other famous fires are covered as well. such famous hotel fires. Sutros Cliff House in 1907. Sutro baths and St. Marys cathedral. Also covered are changes in equipment .uniform and personel. And all of the pictures are excellent and some very rare.A great addition to any library of San Francisco books.
