A Short History of Richmond

A Short History of Richmond
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 172
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ISBN-10 : 9781439663530
ISBN-13 : 143966353X
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Book Synopsis A Short History of Richmond by : Jack Trammell

Download or read book A Short History of Richmond written by Jack Trammell and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2017-12-04 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The seven hills at the James River fall line that Captain John Smith first witnessed in 1607 became the site of a pivotal American city. Richmond was a birthplace of the American Revolution. It became the permanent capital of Virginia and served as the capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War. In the early twentieth century, industry expanded in the city as companies like DuPont and Philip Morris built factories. Cultural institutions expanded, with Richmond's first radio station and movie theater opening in the 1920s, before the Great Depression hit the city hard. The city rose from financial struggle to a highly industrialized center for manufacturing and vital transportation hub. Join authors Jack Trammell and Guy Terrell as they narrate the rich history of the River City.


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