Once scattered with frontier forts and Native American paths; Uniontown has changed considerably since Henry Beeson; a Virginia Quaker; offered fifty-four lots for sale on July 4; 1776. Around Uniontown captures this history with nearly two hundred vintage images culled from personal collections and the Uniontown Public Librarys archives. In these pages; revisit 1896; when Uniontown had its greatest patriotic festivity. View beautiful tree-lined streets with the magnificent homes of coal barons. Visit the "patch towns;" and meet the people who lived and worked during the booming coal and coke era. Witness the sensational Polly Williams murder trial; and learn about some of the unique individuals who have called Uniontown home; such as Gen. George C. Marshall; David Blythe; and "Crazy Billy."
#1554806 in eBooks 2009-02-02 2009-02-02File Name: B0099JQWCS
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A stroll down memory lane!By just you and me cricketCinchetts book captures the feeling of a bygone era. This was truly a walk down memory lane and as Tampa born and raised the book was a particular pleasure. I must have proclaimed..."Oh. I remember that" about a hundred times!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Not a Coffee Table BookBy janet r. gordonI thought this would b a coffee table book. It was small and all pictures in black and white. I was disappointed0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy CustomerGood info
