Fraser historical (4 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

1975-1979. (hardcover) Near fine. variously paginated. 8vo. Dark green buckram, gilt title stamped to spine. Cover shows very faint markings on the top board, as may be anticipated. Internally clean and bright with black and white photographs. Binding solid, tight, and square. Corners sharp. Other titles in the series may be available. Please enquire directly if interested. One volume $40 or three for $100.00. Vols. 21-24 Index 1975-79.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Native Americans were the first to inhabit Fraser. In fact, Mulvey Road, the oldest street in Fraser, was originally a Native American trail. As French and English pioneers settled Macomb County, Alexander D. Fras(z)er came from Detroit and established the settlement of Frazer in 1858. Many of the first inhabitants were of German descent. In 1875, a lumber business was established in Frazer by Charles Steffens, who would later serve as president of the village; his son George and George's son Walter also held that office. Another major business started in the community was Reindel Hardware, which began in 1898 and is still in operation. In 1894, Frazer was incorporated as a village. Its English and German spellings, Fraser and Frazer, were used interchangeably until 1928, when a vote was taken to establish the community with an s. In 1905, Fraser had a major fire that destroyed many of the town's buildings, although a bucket brigade saved many of the residences from the blaze. The State Bank of Fraser was established in 1910, and in 1930 its majestic new building, which still stands today, was built at Fourteen Mile and Utica Roads. In 1956, Fraser was incorporated as a city.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. First Edition. Covers the communities of Fraser Lake, Endako and Fort Fraser which are situated along a thirty-two kilometre stretch of Highway 16 approximately one-hundred and thirty-five kilometres west of Prince George. This special copy is signed, without inscriptions, upon its title page by the following four members of the Fraser Lake & District Historical Society: Ruth H. Schmidt, Helen R. Sherwin, Beth Woolsey, and Grace A. Foote. "This book is a tribute to the rugged men and women of the past and present, whose courage, ingenuity and steadfastness began the settlement of this area. We have delved into history for the stories of those who have passed away and greatly enjoyed recording the reminiscences of those whom we are fortunate to still have with us. To those pioneers who have given us 'Deeper Roots and Greener Valleys' we proudly dedicate this book." - iii. xii, 316 pages. Index. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Includes over 100 pages of family histories. Unmarked with moderate wear to original white cloth illustrated in green. Binding intact. A quality copy of this informative local history and invaluable genealogical reference. Hale & Barman 316. ; 4to; Signed by Editors. …