Product Description

Historic Photos of Jacksonville captures the historical growth of this city in stunning black and white photographs never published before. This book follows life, government, events and people important to Jacksonville history and the building of this unique late-blooming city. Spanning over two centuries and two hundred photographs, this is a must-have for any long-time resident or history lover of Jacksonville!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #439769 in Books
• Published on: 2006-11-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 206 pages

Review
Dr. Williams must have spent an eternity in the archives to come up with the large and diverse collection of nostalgic photos of Jacksonville...Even if you aren't from Jacksonville or the vicinity you can appreciate the book... --Fleming Island Messenger

The entrepreneurial spirit and the unique culture that are the foundation of the city's present-day prosperity, through Cowford to Jacksonville are vividly portrayed in [this] new book. --The Standard

There are a few books that are a must-own for your coffee table or bookshelf if you're into Jacksonville history. One of them is Historic Photos of Jacksonville. --EU Jacksonville

About the Author
Carolyn Williams, a native of Jacksonville, is an Associate Professor of History at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville.
She is a past member of the Florida Historical Commission and the Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission. Currently she is the chair of the Northeast Florida Advisory Board and a member of the Florida State Historical Marker Council. She has published articles in Anthologies of American History and contributed entries to the Encyclopedia of American Cultural and Intellectual History and The Oxford Companion to United States History.