Early National City (Images Of America) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
Below the surface of bustling National City lies the story of olive and citrus orchards, grand Victorian homes, great wealth, and the coming of the first railroad. Founded in 1868 by Frank Kimball, National City is credited with multiple distinguished firsts. On the county level, the San Diego County Fair originated here, the first novel published was by a National City pioneer, the first free kindergarten opened here, the first automobile was built here, and the first railroad terminus was located here. On the state level, the first woman to serve as an elected member of a school board lived in National City. Today the city is home to 61,000 residents; and as an accessible and diverse community, all eyes now look upon National City as it begins to experience a renaissance of growth and commerce.
Series: Images of America
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (November 17, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0738559105
ISBN-13: 978-0738559100
Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 0.3 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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I enjoyed this very much having grown up living in the National City Bank Building on page 71 - converted to apartments by then. And I use to play in the old train depot. I remember many of the Houses and Buildings - many still standing. I enjoyed the Style and setup of the book - plenty of information in each caption - a very Good way to show History and this Should be used in the local schools to give a sense of community! You could even set up a very good driving tour of the city using this book as it gave locations and addresses! Well Pleased! John Williams
The only problem is I was hoping there would be more recent history of National City as well, from the 1960s on. I was born in National City in the 1960s and was hoping there would be some things about the times I grew up there.
I bought the book as I wanted to know about the old mansions in my neighborhood. I didn't grow up here, so I don't know much of the history. My husband and I both found this book interesting. The pictures were fun to look at and I did find the old mansions in my neighborhood. I would buy it again.
What a great book to learn the history of the city I grew up in. I've passed it around to all my family and we all love it
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