Harrisburg
- ISBN-10
- 1439621667
- ISBN-13
- 9781439621660
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 128
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009-02-16
- Publisher
- Arcadia Publishing
- Author
- Jeffrey Adams
Description
Harrisburg lies on a broad swath of the great Susquehanna River, punctuated with its distinctive bridges. Founder John Harris ventured beyond the frontier and established a ferry in 1733 that ushered the pioneer migrants as they trickled west. Many stayed on to establish a city that became the legislative seat of America's most industrious state. The unusual vintage postcards in Harrisburg illustrate the history of a city that played an important role in the Civil War and politics of a growing nation. From canals to superhighways, Harrisburg was always one step ahead of others. Birthplace of the steel mill and transportation giant of the North, this city is a story of triumph, tragedy, and rebirth.
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