The Coldwater area was first settled on the historic Sauk Trail in the 1830s. Coldwater became a village in 1837, and after the arrival of the railroads in the 1850s, it became a city in 1861. Majestic homes and buildings were constructed, churches and schools were established, and a vibrant community began to take shape. The 1900s brought more growth and challenges, as residents encountered the Great Depression, World War II, and subsequent eras of transition, renewal, and expansion. This book showcases a rare collection of historic images to document Coldwater's progress and development throughout the 20th century.
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Known locally as "Mr. History," Randall Hazelbaker is Coldwater's unofficial town historian. Active in civic and community life for many years, he is well-known to Coldwaterites. He has researched and hosted several local history programs that have aired on cable television. A longtime collector of Coldwater memorabilia, the images found in this book come from Hazelbaker's extensive personal collection.
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Wonderful pictoral history,
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As a weekend resident of Coldwater, and having no knowledge of its history, this book gives the reader a fascinating rich history of this town. I has no idea of its rich background. The publishing company has done a great job of preserving America - with its varied series on samll town America - baseball, city neighborhoods. This collection by the unofficial town historian is a wonderful book worth purchasing.
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DOWNTOWN COLDWATER. Disastrous fires in the downtown area in previous years prompted the first zoning law in 1854, which prohibited the construction of any frame (wood) building from Clay Street to the downtown parks, along West Chicago Street. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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West Chicago Street, Branch County, East Chicago Street, New York, North Monroe Street, South Monroe Street, Civil War, Division Street, West Pearl Street, Art Smith, Coldwater National Bank, George Starr, Moses Smith, Southern Michigan Hotel, Urban Renewal, North Hanchett Street, Oak Grove Cemetery, South Hanchett Street, Monarch Community Bank, Southern Michigan National Bank New!
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DOWNTOWN COLDWATER. Disastrous fires in the downtown area in previous years prompted the first zoning law in 1854, which prohibited the construction of any frame (wood) building from Clay Street to the downtown parks, along West Chicago Street. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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West Chicago Street, Branch County, East Chicago Street, New York, North Monroe Street, South Monroe Street, Civil War, Division Street, West Pearl Street, Art Smith, Coldwater National Bank, George Starr, Moses Smith, Southern Michigan Hotel, Urban Renewal, North Hanchett Street, Oak Grove Cemetery, South Hanchett Street, Monarch Community Bank, Southern Michigan National Bank New!
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- Grocery Store (#657) by Keys on page 18, and page 56
- Civil War by Geoffrey Ward on page 15
- The Civil War by Gina De Angelis on page 74
- The Civil War by Clark G. Reynolds on page 15
- Branch County (MI) (Images of America) by Randall Hazelbaker in Front Matter
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