Historic Photos of Tallahassee

by Andrew N. Edel (Text by)

Overview

From the old capitol to the new capitol, the Battle of Natural Bridge to the battles at Doak Campbell Stadium, Historic Photos of Tallahassee is a photographic history collected from the area's top archives. With around 200 photographs, many of which have never been published, this beautiful coffee table book shows the historical growth from the mid-1800's to the late 1900's in stunning black and white photography. The book follows life, government, events and people important to Tallahassee and the building of this unique city.

Spanning over two centuries and two hundred photographs, this is a must-have for any long-time resident or history lover of Tallahassee!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781618586872
Publisher:	Turner Publishing Company
Publication date:	04/01/2007
Series:	Historic Photos
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	220
File size:	66 MB
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About the Author

Andrew N. Edel, a retired twenty-year Air Force veteran from Jacksonville, Florida, spent his childhood in Tallahassee and north Florida. After retirement he enrolled in a Masters of Administration in Public History program at Florida State University. He has worked as independent research historian for museum exhibits: "San Marcos De Apalachee" for Florida State Parks; "The Florida Center of Political History & Governance" for the Florida Department of State; and "The Evolution of Justice in Florida" for the Supreme Court of Florida. Currently he holds three part-time positions: interpretive program specialist at the Historic Capitol Museum, the Archivist of the Supreme Court of Florida, and a ranger and lighthouse historian at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge. He is also President of the Tallahassee Historical Society.

Editorial Reviews

"Historic Photos of Tallahassee", a black-and-white photographic account of the city's history written by Tallahassee native Andrew N. Edel, allows historians and the average Joe or Jane alike the opportunity to learn about the foundations of the city. Released by Turner Publishing, the book compiles over 200 photographs gathered from the State Archives of Florida, fact-filled captions and in-depth chapter introductions. Images of parades to politics, celebrations and sporting events, and the old and new capitols will keep readers enthralled for hours.
— VisitFlorida.com

Rayme Samuels