[PDF] The Ontario and Western Railway Northern Division (Images of Rail) by John Taibi at Arts-Photography

Description

Wabasha County captures the spirit of a region and its people through rare historic photographs; many of which are previously unpublished. A truly multicultural community; Wabasha County has been home to residents of Canadian; French; English; Irish; Native American; and German origin. The earliest known pioneers; Augustine Rocque and his family; became the first white people to occupy a year-round residence in Minnesota in 1826. Within these pages; discover the people and events that have shaped Wabasha Countyrsquo;s history over the past 170 years. Wabasha County was named after the great chief Wabashaw II. Many aspects of Wabasharsquo;s heritage are featured here; including the dewakanton Band of the Dakotas; riverboats of the Mississippi; pioneers and their descendants; and buildings throughout the area. Author Judith Giem Elliott has produced a volume that truly reflects the value Wabasha Countyrsquo;s residents place upon their rich and colorful history.