St. Joseph and Benton Harbor - Thomopoulos, Elaine Cotsirilos
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Two distinct communities which share equally vibrant histories, the twin cities of St. Joseph and Benton Harbor possess a rich heritage rooted in agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, and tourism. Through more than 200 photographs, this book documents the cities' development from the time when pioneers first struggled to create a community in the wilderness. It pays tribute to the men and women who labored to establish farms and industries, and celebrates the delightful beaches and amusement parks-such as the House of David and Silver Beach-that have brought joy to generations of residents and visitors alike.…mehr

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Two distinct communities which share equally vibrant histories, the twin cities of St. Joseph and Benton Harbor possess a rich heritage rooted in agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, and tourism. Through more than 200 photographs, this book documents the cities' development from the time when pioneers first struggled to create a community in the wilderness. It pays tribute to the men and women who labored to establish farms and industries, and celebrates the delightful beaches and amusement parks-such as the House of David and Silver Beach-that have brought joy to generations of residents and visitors alike.
Autorenporträt
Author Elaine Cotsirilos Thomopoulos is an alumnus of Northwestern University, the University of Illinois-Urbana, and the Illinois Institute of Technology, where she received her Ph.D. in Psychology. She has served as the president of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Benton Harbor, and co-project director of the Berrien County Historical Association's Greeks of Berrien County project. She previously authored Greek American Pioneer Women of Illinois, also published by Arcadia.