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Black Wall Street: From Riot to Renaissance in Tulsa's Historic Greenwood District
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186028774Hannibal Mo.: Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad Office 1860. 60pp plus double-page frontis map entitled 'Railway Guide to the Hannibal & St. Joseph Rail Road Lands in Missouri' engraved on wood by W. Mackwitz St. Louis; plus 'Map of Northern Missouri Showing the Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad Lands'; plus six full-page engraved illustrations including views of Grand Valley and St. Joseph. Original printed yellow wrappers spine and corner wear light contemporary ink stamp of 'General Market Office 21 State St. Boston' on front wrapper stitched. The rear wrapper describes the routes connections and transit times of the Railroad. Very Good plus. <br/><br/> The Road was one of the earliest to reach the Missouri River in northwestern Missouri at St. Joseph the starting point of the Pony Express. Taylor The Transportation Revolution page 86. It traversed Northern Missouri connecting Chicago and St. Louis with Kansas and Nebraska. <br/> The pamphlet describes the route; lands offered for sale; connecting roads; prices and terms of payment; the advantages of the "rolling and healthy" "well-watered" "well- wooded" properties. The location of the Road and lands is "unequaled by any other portion of the country." Agriculture and stock raising are the best in the Nation. Similarly advantaged are markets-- with cheap freight rates-- and cultural and educational opportunities. St. Louis St. Joseph and Hannibal are described. The State Geologist and other experts weigh in with testimonials.<br/>Bureau of Railway Economics 211. Not in Sabin Eberstadt Graff Decker Soliday. A number of institutional locations on OCLC. Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad Office unknown books
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20079781934645383-2025Eakin Press 2007. Hardcover. New/New. <p><strong>Author:</strong> Hannibal B. Johnson</p><p><strong>Publisher:</strong> Eakin Press</p><p><strong>Binding:</strong> Hardcover</p><p><strong>ISBN:</strong> 9781934645383</p><p><strong>Release Date:</strong> 2007</p><p><strong>Number Of Pages:</strong> 316</p><p><strong>Details:</strong> Early in the twentieth century the black community in Tulsa- the "Greenwood District"- became a nationally renowned entrepreneurial center. Frequently referred to as "The Black Wall Street of America" the Greenwood District attracted pioneers from all over America who sought new opportunities and fresh challenges. Legal segregation forced blacks to do business among themselves. The Greenwood district prospered as dollars circulated within the black community. But fear and jealousy swelled in the greater Tulsa community. The alleged assault of a white woman by a black man triggered unprecedented civil unrest. The worst riot in American history the Tulsa Race Riot of 1921 destroyed people property hopes and dreams. Hundreds of people died or were injured. Property damage ran into the millions. The Greenwood District burned to the ground. Ever courageous the Greenwood District pioneers rebuilt and better than ever. By 1942 some 242 businesses called the Greenwood district home. Having experienced decline in the '60s '70s and early '80s the area is now poised for yet another renaissance. Black Wall Street speaks to the triumph of the human spirit.</p> Eakin Press hardcover
20079781934645383-2025Eakin Press 2007. Hardcover. New/New. <p><strong>Author:</strong> Hannibal B. Johnson</p><p><strong>Publisher:</strong> Eakin Press</p><p><strong>Binding:</strong> Hardcover</p><p><strong>ISBN:</strong> 9781934645383</p><p><strong>Release Date:</strong> 2007</p><p><strong>Number Of Pages:</strong> 316</p><p><strong>Details:</strong> Early in the twentieth century the black community in Tulsa- the "Greenwood District"- became a nationally renowned entrepreneurial center. Frequently referred to as "The Black Wall Street of America" the Greenwood District attracted pioneers from all over America who sought new opportunities and fresh challenges. Legal segregation forced blacks to do business among themselves. The Greenwood district prospered as dollars circulated within the black community. But fear and jealousy swelled in the greater Tulsa community. The alleged assault of a white woman by a black man triggered unprecedented civil unrest. The worst riot in American history the Tulsa Race Riot of 1921 destroyed people property hopes and dreams. Hundreds of people died or were injured. Property damage ran into the millions. The Greenwood District burned to the ground. Ever courageous the Greenwood District pioneers rebuilt and better than ever. By 1942 some 242 businesses called the Greenwood district home. Having experienced decline in the '60s '70s and early '80s the area is now poised for yet another renaissance. Black Wall Street speaks to the triumph of the human spirit.</p> Eakin Press hardcover
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63-9622Hollywood CA: Fox 1998. Clasped Letter-sized Pages 26 pp. Very Good. Provenance: from the estate of Lady Barbara Colyton former wife of Addams Family creator Charles Addams. They divorced in 1956 and in the divorce settlement she was awarded copyright to some of his work. Hollywood, CA: Fox, 1998. unknown
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19782411180066P. Photos Paris 1978. Hardcover. Very Good. 9x6x1. From the library of noted artist and violin luthier Alfredo Halegua. 3 loose plates in hardcover case. Shelf wear. Case sunned. This is an oversized or heavy book which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US. P. Photos, Paris hardcover
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