Postcard History Series

Name: Myrtle Beach and Conway in Vintage Postcards
Brand: Susan Hoffer McMillan
SKU: 9780738513782
Price: 18.74 USD
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The American Postcard history series books explores the history of an area through vintage postcards. Go fishing in the Salton Sea, tour the iconic Hollywood Studios during their golden age, and then take one of New York City’s subways back in time. From early Denver to the Grand Canyon National Park, these postcard books send greetings from the past to eager readers with a passion for history. [View all Postcard History Series books]

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Myrtle Beach and Conway in Vintage Postcards

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South Carolina Postcards Vol 3:

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Spartanburg, South Carolina

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South Carolina Postcards Volume VIII:

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South Carolina Postcards, Volume IX:

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Bennettsville and Marlboro County in Vintage Postcards

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Charleston

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Columbia, South Carolina

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South Carolina Postcards Volume I Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester Counties

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Laurens County

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South Carolina Postcards Volume 4:

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South Carolina Postcards Volume II Southern Carolina: Beaufort to Barnwell

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South Carolina Postcards Volume VI:

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South Carolina Postcards Volume 7:

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Parris Island

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South Carolina Postcards Vol 5:

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Georgetown and Waccamaw Neck in Vintage Postcards

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Around Walterboro, South Carolina

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South Carolina Postcards:

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Myrtle Beach and Conway in Vintage Postcards

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The connections between Myrtle Beach and Conway, South Carolina form an intricate tapestry of contrasting threads-from the neon glitz of the beach resort to the more reserved colonial town that spawned it. Conway citizens enjoyed the coastal town as a playground in the 19th century, and many even helped steer its evolution during the 20th century into a premier vacation destination by relocating to Myrtle Beach to shape and share in its future. Through more than 200 postcards, many dating from the early 1900s, readers witness a wide array of architecture, from the Ocean Forest Hotel and the early Myrtle Beach Pavilion to the local landmarks that were destroyed by Hurricane Hazel in October 1954. These images also tell the stories of other Grand Strand beaches, as well as of Conway, a quintessential Southern city with historic properties and live oak canopies.

South Carolina Postcards Vol 3:

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From the 1890s through the 1920s, the postcard was an extraordinarily popular means of communication, and many of the postcards produced during this "golden age" can today be considered works of art. Postcard photographers traveled the length and breadth of the nation snapping photographs of busy street scenes, documenting local landmarks, and assembling crowds of local children only too happy to pose for a picture. These images, printed as postcards and sold in general stores across the country, survive as telling reminders of an important era in America's history.

Spartanburg, South Carolina

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Postcards are an important element of understanding our past, for they provide future generations a rare glimpse into a world that many times has disappeared under the aegis of expansion and progress. This book, containing over 200 vintage postcards, allows readers to see one of the South's most historic cities as it looked in the earlier part of the twentieth century--a time when the city was experiencing unparalleled growth. Spartanburg, South Carolina contains scenes of early textile mills, postcards from the early military training camp at Camp Wadsworth, and images of the rapid development of downtown, showcasing Morgan Square, Midtown, Magnolia Street, and Church Street.

South Carolina Postcards Volume VIII:

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The small, historic town of Camden is one of South Carolina's most beloved communities. The state's oldest inland settlement, Camden is well known for its participation in both Revolutionary and Civil War battles, as well as equestrian events, business enterprises, and social life. Included in these pages are views of the city's commercial district, the Mather Academy, famed resorts, and cotton mills. Cultural aspects, including images from the initial running of the Carolina Cup, round out the collection and prove to be a rare and priceless find. A tribute to the prevailing prosperity of Camden and her residents, this volume will be enjoyed by newcomers, locals, and anyone with a penchant for nostalgia.

South Carolina Postcards, Volume IX:

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Revolutionary War general Robert Anderson is honored today in northwestern South Carolina through two namesakes: Anderson County and its county seat, also called Anderson. The town was the Palmetto State's first with long-run electrical power, and it therefore earned the early nickname of "The Electric City." Smaller towns in the county, including Belton, Honea Path, Piedmont, Pelzer, Pendleton, and Williamston, developed around depots serving the Greenville and Columbia Railroad.

Bennettsville and Marlboro County in Vintage Postcards

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Nestled in South Carolina's Pee Dee region, Bennettsville serves as the seat of Marlboro County. In the early days, agriculture moved the city forward, quickly turning it into one of the Palmetto State's wealthiest communities. Legend says that the land is so rich, it was once sold by the pound. Stately homes dating back to the agricultural glory years still stand, reminding residents of early prosperity. Many downtown buildings have their original Victorian store fronts and are considered to be architectural gems. Even today, Bennettsville's Main Street exemplifies the American small town from the turn of the 20th century.

Charleston

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This collection of turn-of-the-century postcards represents Charleston 100 years ago. Compared to the city residents and visitors know today, the resemblance is remarkable; however, much has changed. The property that once housed the Orphan House became a Sears Roebuck and, later, the growing College of Charleston. The Mills House became the St. John Hotel in the early 1900s, but after falling into disrepair, the building was sold in 1968. It was replaced by a close replica of the original Mills House at the corner of Meeting and Queen Streets. These are just a few examples of the transformation seen in the "Holy City." While much of Charleston has evolved with modern times, more than enough of the past remains.

Columbia, South Carolina

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A fascinating collection of picture postcards document the history of Columbia, South Carolina, from the early 1900s through the 1950s.

With Columbia, South Carolina: A Postcard History, Dave and Marty Sennema have assembled an unprecedented collection of picture postcards to create a retrospective of the area from the early 1900s through the 1950s. Here you will find dramatic images of businesses, street scenes, hotels, office buildings, and homes. Even more fascinating are the buildings which have, over the years, been recycled and used to house various businesses and educational institutions.

South Carolina Postcards Volume I Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester Counties

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This fascinating new history of the Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester tri-county area showcases more than two hundred of the best postcards available of this region of South Carolina.

From the 1890s through the 1930s, the postcard was an extraordinarily popular means of communication, and many of the postcards produced were works of art. Postcard photographers travelled the length and breadth of the nation snapping busy street scenes, documenting local landmarks, and assembling crowds of local children only too happy to pose for a picture. These images, printed as postcards and sold in general stores across the country, survive as telling reminders of an important era in America's history.

Laurens County

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Laurens County was founded in the late 18th century and named for Henry Laurens, Revolutionary War hero and distinguished South Carolina statesman. The county's small towns have grown to include opportunities in business, the arts, and education. In Laurens County, the community's history unfolds in vintage postcards of the Laurens Court House Square, Presbyterian College, textile mills, churches, health resorts, small towns, and local residents. These collectible postcards portray a picturesque county in upstate South Carolina that possesses a rich heritage, character, and charm that linger even today.

South Carolina Postcards Volume 4:

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From the 1890s through the 1920s, the postcard was an extraordinarily popular means of communication, and many of the postcards produced during this "golden age" can today be considered works of art. A key link in the connection of South Carolina's four principal sections--the Piedmont, the Coastal Plain, the Pee Dee, and Savannah River
Valley--Lexington County has provided an abundance of images that serve as a microcosm of the state's growth and development during the first third of the twentieth century. This fascinating new history of Lexington County showcases more than two hundred of the best vintage postcards available and allows readers a nostalgic view into another way of life: a
mirror of a bygone day in largely rural but diverse settings, from The Fork in the southwest to the Dutch Fork in the northeast of the county.

South Carolina Postcards Volume II Southern Carolina: Beaufort to Barnwell

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South Carolina Postcards Volume VI:

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Bordering the northwestern side of South Carolina's Lake Murray and encompassing portions of both the Dutch Fork community and the Sumter National Forest, Newberry County possesses a rich agrarian history. While it suffered greatly during the changes of the previous century, it has been rebuilt continually and today is home to Newberry College and the Newberry Opera House, among other historic localities.

South Carolina Postcards Volume 7:

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Located to the east of South Carolina's capital city of Columbia, Kershaw County contains some of the most historic localities within the Palmetto State. From the county seat of Camden, the state's oldest inland settlement, and Boykin, with its old-timey mill and broom factory, to Indian mounds and Revolutionary and Civil War battlefields, the Kershaw of today is a constant reminder of its flavorful past.

Parris Island

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In 1891, U.S. Marines were originally stationed on Parris Island to protect life and property as part of the Naval Station, Port Royal. In 1915, Parris Island officially became a Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Women became a permanent part of the U.S. Marine Corps in 1948. Today Parris Island boasts a historic district with homes and military structures built between 1891 and World War I, many of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. These postcards track the history of Parris Island and the rich heritage, character, and changes that mark it as the oldest major post in the U.S. Marine Corps.

South Carolina Postcards Vol 5:

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In the heart of South Carolina lies Richland County, an area steeped in stories of conflict and resolution amidst America's formation. Home to Columbia, the present-day capital of South Carolina, Richland County has witnessed firsthand the state's growth and change as it has faced an ever-evolving palette of ideas and traditions. This new volume showcases over 200 postcards that illustrate early 20th-century South Carolina, highlighting the ways of life that still exist today and reminding readers of those that have since been abandoned.

Georgetown and Waccamaw Neck in Vintage Postcards

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Georgetown and the Waccamaw Neck in South Carolina are steeped in historic and folkloric literature, reflective of the area's rich cultural past. This volume brings that treasury to bear in a collection of vintage postcards from the region compiled for the first time. You will see how the area's aristocratic past ties to present-day Georgetown and the nearby resorts of Pawleys Island and Murrells Inlet and the renowned Brookgreen Gardens. Also included are nostalgic views of life on plantations along the Santee Rivers, which relied upon Georgetown for economic trade, then and now. The communities depicted in this book were among America's wealthiest 150 years ago. That legacy is still seen in architectural remnants-plantations, churches, and town houses now restored to their former grandeur.

Around Walterboro, South Carolina

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Walterboro is a city of beautiful, living memories, with Old South plantations dotting its surrounding countrysides and peaceful scenes graced by Spanish moss swaying gently from hundred-year-old live oak trees. Established as a summer haven for rice planters from lower Colleton County in 1784, Walterboro served a similar purpose from the 1920s to the 1950s, when it was "The Place" to stop for anxious vacationers making the trek from New York to Florida. Around Walterboro hopes to recapture those earlier days when Walterboro's main commercial ingredients were made up of family-owned businesses located along two-lane highways instead of today's chain motels and fast food restaurants stationed along the exits on expressways. This volume allows the reader to walk down dusty, shady country roads, examine the exteriors and explore the interiors of some of Colleton County's most historic buildings, and stroll along the avenues of downtown Walterboro and the beaches of Edisto Island.

South Carolina Postcards:

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Established in 1800 and located in the heart of South Carolina, Sumter County was named after the Revolutionary War hero Gen. Thomas Sumter, whose fighting spirit earned him the nickname "The Gamecock." The county has played an integral role in American history. Battles during both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars were fought in the area. Today, Sumter County has evolved from a rural agricultural society to a modern community with a thriving economy. Residents are proud to call Sumter home, celebrating the area's Southern culture and many recreational opportunities, including numerous golf courses and parks. This fascinating new volume on Sumter County captures the charm of its people, documenting the county's fascinating history in an engaging collection of historic images.