Jefferson City

English

Series: Postcard History Ser.

ISBN: 0738560162

EAN: 9780738560168

Category: Travel / Museums, Tours, Points of Interest/Travel / United States / Midwest / West North Central (IA, KS, MN, MO, ND, NE, SD)/History / United States / State & Local / Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI)/Antiques & Collectibles / Postcards/

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Release Date: 03/13/2010

Synopsis: Named in honor of Pres. Thomas Jefferson, Jefferson City was established specifically as the home of Missouris state government. The city has a rich history as the seat of the Missouri General Assembly and state government operations. Beginning in the 1820s with the construction of a capitol building and commercial developments, people came to the new capital city to work and live. The vintage postcards in this collection illustrate and enliven the historical significance of Jefferson City as capital of the Show-Me State-vivid history is interwoven with informative text that both entertains and educates.

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Jefferson City

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.31 inches

Width: 6.5 inches

Length: 9.25 inches

Weight: 10.51 oz

Pages: 128