Will County
Later that same year, workers broke ground for the nearly 100-mile-long Illinois and Michigan Canal between the Illinois and Chicago Rivers. The opening of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal and the movement of industry away from Chicago caused manufacturers to turn their attention to Will. As the county's population grew, the unincorporated area between Joliet and Chicago's southern suburbs continued to shrink. The transportation ties linking Chicago with the communities of Will Countytraces, paths, wagon roads, canals, rail lines, plank roads, and highwayshelped create an expanding metropolitan region. The early history and unique growth of Will County is showcased in this book. Over 200 vintage postcards provide an interesting glimpse into the social, material, and cultural history of Will County in the early 20th century.
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Will County
Later that same year, workers broke ground for the nearly 100-mile-long Illinois and Michigan Canal between the Illinois and Chicago Rivers. The opening of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal and the movement of industry away from Chicago caused manufacturers to turn their attention to Will. As the county's population grew, the unincorporated area between Joliet and Chicago's southern suburbs continued to shrink. The transportation ties linking Chicago with the communities of Will Countytraces, paths, wagon roads, canals, rail lines, plank roads, and highwayshelped create an expanding metropolitan region. The early history and unique growth of Will County is showcased in this book. Over 200 vintage postcards provide an interesting glimpse into the social, material, and cultural history of Will County in the early 20th century.
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ISBN-13: | 9780738560632 |
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Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing SC |
Publication date: | 07/22/2009 |
Series: | Postcard History Series |
Pages: | 128 |
Sales rank: | 1,086,884 |
Product dimensions: | 6.40(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.50(d) |
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