Bloomington and Indiana University (Images of America: Indiana) (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) [Paperback]

Bloomington Resorations Inc. (Author)

Book Description

Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) | Publication Date: May 6, 2002

Bloomington and Indiana University were linked from the start, grew up together, and still share joys and sorrows 180 years after their founding. The many vintage photographs in this pictorial history bring to life both historical ambiance and transformation in town and gown from the late 1800s to the present. ÝÝWhen Monroe County was organized in southern Indiana in 1818, hilly, thickly-wooded Bloomington became the county seat. The first courthouse was a log cabin, and 30 families made up the town. Six years later, when Bloomingtonís population had increased to 500, Indianaís first public institution of higher learning opened with ten students and a single professor. It would grow to become Indiana University, and start building its present campus in 1884. Bloomington prospered during these decades through the presence of IU, as many as 40 industries, and its growing production of limestone. The townís Beaux Arts courthouse building (1907) and IUís wooded central campus form Bloomingtonís signature twin landmarks. Around them lie many distinctive neighborhoods, a now-extensive campus with Big Ten sports arenas, and a picturesque countryside that draws bicyclists from across the nation. ÝÝ

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About the Author

Bloomington Restorations, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization whose members rescue historic buildings and revitalize old neighborhoods county-wide. They have chosen images from the IU Archives, local museums, and private collections to capture the look and feel of this wonderful city and university over time.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (May 6, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738519405
• ISBN-13: 978-0738519401
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,157,730 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting historical images, ambiguous presence of modern images, May 7, 2010

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This review is from: Bloomington and Indiana University (Images of America: Indiana) (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) (Paperback)

Pros: Interesting historical images from around Bloomington and Indiana university, with relevant information about the history and development of locations portrayed.

Cons: If you look closely, for example at the cars in photos, you'll notice that many of the old looking, black and white pictures are actually brand new, taken no earlier than the 1990's. The text does not give a year for these images anywhere, nor does it acknowledge that they are new. Had there been some text like "compare this location in 1890 and 1990", then these photos would have been useful. However, from the lack of dates, and the fact that they're black and white, made to look like old photos, and often not next to a historical photo of the same location, I got the impression that the authors were really just trying to 'beef up' their collection. An honest text should make it clear that many of these photos are NOT historic.

Overall: I would recommend buying this book for the photos that ARE historic, but I feel slightly deceived by the lack of clarity with regard to the age of photos in this book.