When the first settlers arrived here in 1850; they could never have guessed that their tiny settlement would one day be home to over 100;000 souls; scores of factories; and the gateway to the California Delta with some of the most productive agricultural lands in the world. In earlier days; the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers were the main routes into the states interior; as the swampy delta land had yet to be tamed. Antioch and nearby Pittsburg served as major depots for supplies to the Sierra gold fields; stockpiling lumber; produce; hay; dry goods; medicine; and fuel from the Stewartville; Empire; and Judsonville coal mines. Named in 1851 after the biblical city in Syria; this town served for many years as the Bay Areas easternmost outpost and provided its inhabitants with a bounty both man-made and natural.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Interesting book on Kashubian community in Winona. MNBy babsI enjoyed reading this book since my grandmother is from this area in Minnesota. Great pictures! There was a little too much info on certain prominent families though.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Kashubian CommunityBy mayoVery interesting to read of the Polish community especially around Winona Minnesota. The pictures added to the interest and made the information more personal0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Book purchased as a presentBy romymouseBirthday present for my father. He said the book is very interesting and well done. Ill check it out later this month.
