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From Huntsville's being the first incorporated city and the first capitol of Alabama, to becoming one of the nation's largest space program facilities, Historic Photos of Huntsville shares the city's photographic history collected from the areas top archives. With around 200 photographs, many of which have never been published, this beautiful coffee table book shows the historical growth from the mid 1800's to the late 1900's of the "Rocket City" in stunning black and white photography. The book follows life, government, events and people important to Huntsville history and the building of this unique city. Spanning over two centuries and two hundred photographs, this is a must have for any long-time resident or history lover of Huntsville!
Summary
Huntsville is an American city quintessentially founded upon change. From its birth to the present, Huntsville has consistently built and reshaped its appearance, ideals, and industry. Through changing fortunes, Huntsville has continued to grow and prosper by overcoming adversity and maintaining the strong, independent culture of its citizens.
Historic Photos of Huntsville captures this journey through still photography selected from the finest archives. From Huntsville’s industrial revolution from the cotton fields, to being the birthplace of many technologies that would take man to the moon, Historic Photos of Huntsville follows life, government, education, and events throughout the city’s history.
This volume captures unique and rare scenes through the lens of hundreds of historic photographs. Published in striking black and white, these images communicate historic events and everyday life of two centuries of people building a unique and prosperous city.
