Dearborn (MI) (Images of America) [Paperback]

Craig Hutchison (Author), Kimberly Rising (Author), Dearborn Historical Museum (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 5, 2003

Located on the banks of the Rouge River just ten miles from Detroit, the city of Dearborn began as a humble pioneer settlement in the 1780s. Over the course of two centuries, it has developed into a close-knit community, a college town, a major tourism center, and a world-famous industrial city. Through an impressive collection of photographs drawn from the Dearborn Historical Museum, Images of America: Dearborn, Michigan documents the influential people, places, and events that have shaped Dearborn's rich history. This book traces Dearborn's spirit of innovation through engaging glimpses of the 19th century U.S. Arsenal, the historic River Rouge Plant, Mayor Hubbard's lasting influence, and the legacy of Henry Ford. From the European settlers who first settled on the banks of the Rouge, to the streets, buildings, and schools that were named for them, Dearborn is revealed as a vibrant urban community with a strong sense of civic pride.

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About the Author

Craig Hutchison is an author, editor, and historian who has worked for the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Estate for nearly a decade. Kimberly Rising is a photographer, illustrator, and graphic artist. Together they operate an independent publishing company, Wandering Wolverine Publishers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (March 5, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738523070
• ISBN-13: 978-0738523071
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,295,898 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The pictures are worth a thousand words!, May 31, 2004

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This review is from: Dearborn (MI) (Images of America) (Paperback)

This book chronicles the history of Dearborn from its earliest settlement to the present day. Each chapter begins with a brief essay followed by photographs that tell the story of this community. It is clear that the images were skillfully selected; for many of them, a picture is truly worth a thousand words. I think my personal favorite (though it is hard to choose) is a photograph of farmers washing their sheep in the river before shearing them, as opposed to washing the wool afterwards. That is just one of the many wonderful images presented in this book. Along with the pictures, the writing is very clear and provides the needed background to understand the story told by the photos. All in all, this is a wonderful publication, and even those (like me) who are not natives of Dearborn will find plenty of interest within this short book.