Images d'Amérique : Idaho Séries

Cette série plonge dans la riche histoire de l'Idaho à travers une vaste collection de photographies d'époque. Chaque volume dévoile le caractère unique et le patrimoine culturel des diverses communautés de l'État. Explorez le passé à travers des récits visuels qui capturent les personnes, les lieux et les événements qui ont façonné cette région remarquable. C'est un voyage visuel dans le temps, qui fait revivre les époques révolues.

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Kuna
Sharon Fisher
130pages
5 heures de lecture
The unique geographic location of Kuna, established in the mid-19th century near the Snake River, shaped its development, from mining to the establishment of a railroad station. The town's identity is deeply rooted in its natural surroundings, reflected in the name of its school sports teams, the Kavemen, inspired by the nearby Kuna Cave. Today, Kuna serves as the gateway to the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area and has recently become Idaho's fastest-growing city, highlighting its ongoing connection to the land.
Rexburg
Mardi J. Parkinson
128pages
5 heures de lecture
The mountainous terrain and abundance of rivers near what would later become the city of Rexburg were a magnet for the Missouri Fur Company; in 1810, Maj. Andrew Henry, a representative for the company, built a trading post seven miles north of Rexburg. On March 10, 1883, Thomas E. Ricks, who was accompanied by 10 men, settled an area located east of the three buttes across the Snake River. Rexburg's early days reflected the typical lifestyle of many northwestern towns in the late 19th century: saloons dotted Main Street, cowboys got into shooting matches in town, and farmers struggled to conquer mother earth while pioneer families endured the cold harsh winters. The combination of tall sagebrush and volcanic ash proved to be an ideal agricultural combination for producing wheat, barley, and potatoes. Education was important, and a college was established in the early years, starting in 1888.
Nampa
Larry Cain
128pages
5 heures de lecture
Using reproductions of archival photographs from the author's private collection and the Canyon County Historical Society, the history of Nampa is described from 1886 to the present day. The book is divided into eight different aspects of life in Nampa, such as transportation, events, sports, and public buildings.
Emmett and Gem County
Julianne Rekow Peterson
128pages
5 heures de lecture
The Payette River and some of its tributaries serve Gem County from border to border. An abundance of water, a mild climate with protected valley floors, and natural vegetation beckoned to those on Placerville's Umatilla Trail. Having reached the ocean, many of those who had not found their utopia were on the move again, looking with an experienced eye for a place to settle with their families. These valleys had blessed the Shoshoni Indians, as well as the fur trappers and enterprising people providing services to early travelers. As communities progressed, the timber industry, railroads, highways, agriculture, horticulture, and ranching matured to meet demand. This growth, with only occasional setbacks, is documented by this collection of photographs.
Farragut Naval Training Station
Gayle E. Alvarez
128pages
5 heures de lecture
4,5(8)Évaluer
The Farragut Naval Training Station, located near Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, was only operational between 1942 and 1946, but during that time it was the largest city in Idaho, the largest business in Idaho, and the second-largest U.S. naval training station. Named for Civil War hero Adm. David G. Farragut, it trained sailors from 23 different states and by June 15, 1946, the day its doors closed, a total of 293,381 recruits, or "boots," and over 25,943 service-school sailors had passed through its doors. At least two Medal of Honor recipients and one Navy Cross recipient, along with a future governor of Idaho, spent time at the station. After its decommissioning, it served as the Farragut College and Technical Institute. Today it is the site of Farragut State Park and a small U.S. Navy acoustic research detachment.
Old Idaho Penitentiary
Amber Beierle
128pages
5 heures de lecture
Between 1872 and 1973, the Idaho State Penitentiary housed over 13,000 inmates. Some of Idaho's most corrupt and cunning criminals resided behind these Boise sandstone walls. Constructed in large part by inmate labor, the "Old Idaho Penitentiary" stands as a reminder of Idaho's Wild West past. Horse thieves, moonshiners, bank robbers, and assassins alike all called this penitentiary home. Owned and operated by the Idaho State Historical Society, the Old Idaho Penitentiary is one of only four territorial prisons open to the public in the United States.
Pocatello
Walter P. Mallette
130pages
5 heures de lecture
Pocatello, named in honor of a Shoshoni tribal chief, began as a stage station between Salt Lake City and the gold mines in Montana. By 1878, tracks of the Utah & Northern Railway were laid through the valley, and a narrow strip of shops and living quarters built alongside them became known as Pocatello Junction. From its beginnings, Pocatello demonstrated its distinction as an economic hub after the Oregon Short Line Railroad moved its main operations there from Eagle Rock (now Idaho Falls). This further facilitated the growth of Pocatello, which incorporated as a city in 1893. The establishment of the Academy of Idaho (now Idaho State University) signaled the growing importance of Pocatello as a center of learning. The town's influence as a cultural headquarters is evidenced by the top-level talent that was attracted to local theaters. The continued growth of Pocatello, fueled by its significance as a rail junction, led to the city becoming the major metropolitan area in southeastern Idaho.
Preston
Necia P. Seamons
128pages
5 heures de lecture
Known first as Worm Creek because of a stream winding through dry bluffs, Preston, Idaho, blossomed as its first residents harnessed life-giving waters from surrounding mountains. The first homesteaders, who arrived in 1866, hauled lots of water, often wondering if their efforts to tame Mother Nature would ever pay off. On his way to Bear Lake, Brigham Young, colonizer of the West and president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, had his driver stop near the present business district of Preston. Placing his cane to the ground, he said, "There will be a great city built here." Today, Preston is a pretty great place.