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More copies of this ISBN:Picturing Berkeley: A Postcard Historyby Burl Willes
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Burl Willes is an award-winning book featuring over 400 reproductions of postcards depicting the Berkeley area during the early 1900s. The book's chapters cover Berkeley neighborhoods, culture and events. A recipient of the "Certificate of Excellence" from the 33rd Annual Bookbuilders West Book Show. Synopsis:Now in paperback, this award-winning book features more than 400 reproductions of postcards depicting the Berkeley area during the early 1900s. The book's chapters include History of the Postcard, The City Beautiful, Picturing the University, The 1923 Berkeley Fire, Greetings from Berkeley, as well as chapters on Berkeley neighborhoods, culture and events. The many postcards featured in the book record for posterity the classical buildings that transformed both the University campus and Berkeley's downtown, the homes built in outlying areas after the introduction of the Key System trains and streetcars, the Claremont Hotel in its romantic garden setting, and the events of the day that helped shape Berkeley. Handwritten messages on many of the cards tell fascinating stories and bring these postcards to life. A recipient of the Certificate of Excellence from the 33rd Annual Bookbuilders West Book Show. Burl Willes has written numerous travel books, including Undiscovered Islands of the Caribbean and Undiscovered Islands of the Mediterranean (with co-author Linda Lancione Moyer). His book Tales from the Elmwood, A Community Memory received the Governor's Award for Historic Preservation in 2001 and Picturing Berkeley, A Postcard History earned an Award of Excellence in 2003. He lives in Berkeley. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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