Minden has transformed quite a bit since Charles Vedeer founded it in 1835. The town has suffered damages of the Civil War and Reconstruction and between 1872 and 1933 the devastation of five fires and a killer tornado. Despite disaster; Minden continues to progress; but adaptation and rebuilding have caused many familiar landmarks to vanish from the local landscape. The 1902 fire led to the enactment of a city ordinance banning wooden structures downtown; as a result; many edifices were reconstructed. Today; not a single building in the business district predates the 1870s; and the roles of those still standing--such as the First National Bank; which is expected to reopen as a restaurant--are continually changing. In 1918; another fire destroyed the Minden Lumber Mill; the towns largest industry. Later in the 20th century; the development of a city government complex demolished an entire shopping district; the 1905 Webster Parish Courthouse; and Minden City Hall. Lost Minden captures catastrophes; celebrations; storefronts; and back streets that otherwise only remain in memories. ?John Agan is a lifelong Minden resident who has been actively involved in local history writing and research for more than 30 years. In the course of these activities; he accumulated most of the vintage photographs in this volume that depict the Minden that has since been "lost."
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great giftBy MonstermamaThese books make great books to bring instead of a side dish. Also great for any occasion. Good historical presentation of any town in the United States.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent BookBy Kevin WeaverI have found 5 sources in this book of my relatives that were founders of East Greenwich; Rhode Island. Bought the book at a Borders in Providence; Rhode Island yesterday.I visted the sites in the book of the original homes of my ancestor Clement Weaver; Silas Weaver. I talked with one of the owners of the first home built in East Greenwich; and she was really nice.Then went to Main street and found not just one but two homes of Silas Weaver 30 Main Street is listed in the book; but also further down the road is Silas second home.Then we went to the original jail on King near the water and found the plaque that was made to honor the original settlers of East Greenwich which had my ancestors on it.So excited to be finding all this about my family. I then went back the other Clement Weaver home (the second Clement) and talked with the owner and asked him if he happened to know where the Weaver cemetary is and he told me to come around the back and he would show us. It was on his property. Oh my - I struck it rich in family history. We found the graves and all in all I think there is about 39 graves there; but they are covered up and the owner is over time planning on uncovering the area and unearth the headstones. Many are not marked well; and just have initals.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. East Greenwcih RI Images of AmericaBy Nancy J. VenturaVery pleased with this book. Bought six copies for Christmas. Big hit with everyone.
