Ann Arbor in the 20th Century: A Photographic History

by Grace Shackman

Overview

Ann Arbor began the 20th century as a modest manufacturing and farm trading center with a small co-existing university community. By the end of the century, Ann Arbor had developed into a cosmopolitan city, home to people from all over the world. Ann Arbor in the 20th Century details the important developments that occurred over a period of 100 years, as residents witnessed the growth of its neighborhoods, schools, shopping areas, and social services. Enormous changes to the physical landscape of the town-brought about by innovations in architecture, the influence of industry and entertainment, and the transition from horse-drawn vehicles to automobiles-are all documented through this collection of photographs. Images of famous visitors, such as Carrie Nation railing against alcohol and President Kennedy introducing the Peace Corps, are included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738520100
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	09/25/2002
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,040,032
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

In this companion to the best-selling Ann Arbor in the 19th Century, author Grace Shackman leads readers on a guided tour of a beloved home town. Shackman is a history columnist for the Ann Arbor Observer, and is a contributor to Old West Side News. She teaches local history classes at Washtenaw Community College and is a regular guest on the Ted Heusel Show on WAAM radio. She served as an elected Washtenaw County commissioner for eight years.