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Washington

English · Paperback / Softback

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Washington Landing, as the settlement was called in the early 1800s, was a popular river port along the Missouri River. Many German immigrants were attracted to the rolling hills and valley reminiscent of their homeland, and other settlers saw potential as well. The settlement grew quickly, and by the time the town of Washington was officially established in 1839, it was the most prosperous town in Franklin County. John B. Busch established a brewery in Washington in 1854 and produced the first Busch Beer. Franz Schwarzer began manufacturing what would become his world-famous zither (a German, stringed musical instrument) in 1866. Henry Tibbe began making corncob pipes around 1869, and Washington later became known as the "Corncob Pipe Capital of the World." Today Washington holds the state record for the most buildings on the National Register of Historic Places and hosts four museums, including the Missouri Photojournalism Hall of Fame. Nestled in the heart of Missouri wine country, Washington draws thousands of visitors to the area each year.

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Dianna Graveman and Don Graveman are coauthors of St. Charles: Les Petites Côtes (Arcadia Publishing). Together, with members of the Washington Historical Society, they compiled this book in celebration of a lively Missouri River town and its rich, unique history.

Product details

Authors Dianna Graveman, Don Graveman, Washington Historical Society
Publisher Arcadia Publishing (SC)
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 01.07.2010
 
EAN 9780738578200
ISBN 978-0-7385-7820-0
No. of pages 128
Dimensions 165 mm x 231 mm x 8 mm
Weight 295 g
Series Images of America (Arcadia Pub
Images of America (Arcadia Pub
Images of America
Subject Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous

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