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Around Galeton and Coudersport
Author(s): Ronald W. Dingle
ISBN: 9780738557199
# of Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
On Sale Date: 06/23/2008
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$19.99
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Book Description:
Potter County’s abundance of forests in the late 1800s played a large part in making the town of Williamsport the lumber capital of the world. To the north, Galeton had one of the largest sawmills in the country and was the railroad hub of the county. Austin, Cross Fork, Germania, Shinglehouse, Harrison Valley, and other area towns also contributed a great deal during the logging era. There were sawmills, kindling wood factories, hub factories, stave and heading mills, and tanneries in almost every town in the county. Around Galeton and Coudersport showcases a large collection of vintage postcards of Potter County, opening a window back through time and providing a glimpse of life during the formation of the county.
Author Bio: Ronald W. Dingle has been an avid postcard collector for many years. He has assisted other authors with their work and has supplied images from his expansive collection to be featured in other books.
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