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Book

A history of Kalamazoo, Michigan

Call Number

  • H 977.418 R825 (CEN)

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Publication Information

Los Angeles, CA : Author, 1942.

Physical Description

184 p. : maps, ill. ; 28 cm.

Notes

Thesis (M.A.) University of Southern California.

Contents

  • Pioneer days: French and English background ; Early trading posts ; First settlers ; Village of Bronson
  • Development of government: Village government ; Kalamazoo becomes a city in 1884 ; Change to city-manager type of government
  • Utilities and transporation facilities: Water supply ; City light plant ; Fire protection ; Police protection ; Playgrounds and parks ; Health department ; Transportation
  • Development of Industry: Various manufacturing concerns ; Department stores
  • Common schools and the library: Public schools ; Parochial schools ; Public Library
  • Institutions of higher learning: Kalamazoo College ; Western Michigan College of Education
  • Social and cultural development: Music ; Civic players and the civic auditorium ; Art ; Newspapers ; Clubs
  • Conclusion: Federal and state leaders from Kalamazoo ; Dutch settlers ; Lincoln's visit ; Chamber of Commerce.
  • (cont.) List of Illustrations and chart: Down Town Kalamazoo
  • Chart of City Government
  • Map of village plat
  • Kalamazoo's City Hall
  • Kalamazoo's main street in 1865
  • The Upjohn Company
  • Kalamazoo Public Library
  • Civic Auditorium
  • Birds-eye view of Down Town Kalamazoo.

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