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100 1 _aHarvey, Fred
245 1 0 _aWichita
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2018-08-01
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Wichita" by Fred Harvey is a historical account written in the early 20th century that vividly captures the growth and development of the city of Wichita, Kansas. The book details the city’s transformation from a small community into a bustling commercial center, emphasizing significant economic activities such as cattle trading, grain milling, and retail expansion. With a population that soared over the years, the work reflects on Wichita’s ambitious motto, "Watch Wichita Win," which embodies the community's spirit and progress. The content of the book revolves around the various aspects that contributed to the city's rapid development, including its strategic location at the junction of major rivers and railroads. Readers are introduced to important infrastructure developments like the Union Terminal Station, showcasing its grand design and utility for the growing population. The narrative is enriched with discussions about the local economy, including the stock and grain markets, as well as educational institutions and public works. Overall, the text serves as a vivid snapshot of Wichita's dynamic growth and resilience during that pivotal period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
653 _aUnion Station (Wichita, Kan.)
653 _aWichita (Kan.) -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57620
999 _c98449
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