Naperville, Illinois

by Jo Fredell Higgins

Overview

The remarkable city of Naperville, Illinois, began as an agrarian community in the mid-1800s. The rich prairie filled the grain elevators and cattle were shipped to the Chicago "Yards." Through the medium of historic photographs, this book captures the evolution of the people of Naperville, from the mid-1800s to the present day. These pages bring to life the people, events, communities, and industries that helped to shape and transform Naperville. With more than 200 vintage images, Naperville, Illinois, portrays a community that is both idyllic and contemporary. This book takes readers back to Naperville's simpler days, and provides a glimpse as to how this community grew into a new mecca. Business and commerce thrive, the schools offer quality education, city services are national award-winning, cultural activities are diverse and plentiful, and traditions blend easily with the future.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781439630013
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	08/06/2001
Series:	Images of America Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	41 MB
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About the Author

Author Jo Fredell Higgins is an internationally published writer and award-winning essayist and poet. She is a community leader and volunteer as well as a book reviewer and columnist for the Beacon-News. Join her on this remarkable journey through the earliest days of Naperville, Illinois.