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Jefferson City Missouri – Images of America By Joseph S. Summers and Dottie S. Dallmeyer |
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| Showcased here in over 200 vintage photographs and detailed captions is the history of the City of Jefferson, and how it came to be the capital of the state known as the “Gateway to the West”. This collection of photographs and accompanying text captures the evolution of a city in its first 130 years | ||
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The Day The Capitol Burned |
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| The first Missouri State Capitol Building in Jefferson City was destroyed by fire in 1837. The second State Capitol was destroyed in 1911 by a fire caused by a lightening bolt. In a state of shock, Missouri salvaged what it could, and worked together to build a new Capitol. Local historian, Dr. Summers recaptures the drama of the events that followed that lightening bolt in 1911. | ||
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Pictorial Folk History of Jefferson City, Missouri |
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| This is an entertaining blend of old photos, history and folklore. The stories come from the author’s parents, friends and neighbors. The photos are a wonderful collection taken from such sources as old magazines, the Illustrated Sketch Book and Directory of Jefferson City and Cole County published in 1900 and the attic files of friends. This Pictorial History will guide the reader through the streets of Jefferson City during the 1890s, giving a glimpse of the people behind the names and the buildings they built. | ||
Exploring Historic Jefferson City By Dr. Gary R. Kremer |
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| The eight tours in this informative book will increase your understanding and appreciation of the historical places in Jefferson City neighborhoods. Providing easy directions that can be followed by walkers or drivers, the tours are complemented by route maps, historical background information and photos. This book was published by the City of Jefferson. | ||
| Available through Downtown Book and Toy located at 125 E. High Street.: Jefferson City, MO | ||
| "Once again, Gary Kremer has shown us why 'history matters.' From the elaborate dedication of a magnificent new state Capitol to the arrival of young newcomers aboad the Orphan Train, events that shaped the character - as well as the very faces- of our community are skillfully illustrated in this book. Dr. Kremer's essays are a priceless contribution to our local heritage." Nancy Vessell News Tribune Columnist from the dust cover of Volume Three |  |
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All volumes are available from Downtown Book and Toy located at 125 E. High Street; Jefferson City, MO |