Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
09.06.2026
Verlag
Arcadia Publishing (SC)Seitenzahl
128
Maße (L/B/H)
23.4/16.5/1 cm
Gewicht
318 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-4671-6324-8
The Niles History Center has curated images from its photograph collections to showcase the area's rich heritage, spanning from Fort St. Joseph to the mid-20th century. Christina H. Arseneau and Mollie K. Watson have dedicated nearly a decade to exploring the center's archives and researching the people, places, and events of Niles.
Long before the city of Niles took shape, this area served as a vital crossroads for Native people traveling by land and water. The colonial era began in 1691 when the French founded Fort St. Joseph. In 1829, a small village was established, and with the arrival of the Michigan Central Railroad, Niles grew into a bustling riverfront city. Niles thrived as an industrial center, boasting the best waterpower in the state of Michigan. Notable figures such as author Ring Lardner, retailer Montgomery Ward, and auto pioneers John and Horace Dodge all called Niles home. Though industrial giants like Kawneer and Simplicity Pattern Company have left, the city remains deeply connected to its history. Niles's roots are still visible in its distinctive downtown architecture, lush riverfront parks, and enduring institutions and events.
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