Along the Calumet River (Images of America: Illinois) [Paperback]

Cynthia L. Ogorek (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 4, 2004

Once known as the Callimink River by the area's Potawatomi Indians, the Calumet River has been home to swimmers and fishermen, steamboats and canoes, and shipyards and factories for generations. Recreation and industry have coexisted along its banks for decades. Communities along the Calumet River--from South Chicago to northwest Indiana--have long derived their life blood from the river. With abundant wilderness, many recreational activities, and a convenient transportation corridor, the Calumet River has long been an important resource for the communities along its banks. Along the Calumet River presents the history, evolution, and development of the river corridor using over 200 vintage images.

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About the Author

Author Cynthia L. Ogorek is an active historian, preservationist, and gardener. She is the former president and founder of the Calumet City Historical Society, and a member of the American Association of State and Local History, South Suburban Heritage Association, Calumet Heritage Partnership, Kankakee Valley Historical Society, and Calumet Ecological Park Association.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (October 4, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738533440
• ISBN-13: 978-0738533445
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,220,178 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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