Through a captivating visual comparison, this book juxtaposes vintage postcards with contemporary photographs, offering a fresh perspective on St. Petersburg, Florida. Featuring over 200 stunning images, it highlights the city's evolution while revealing its rich history. The work serves as both a nostalgic tribute and an informative resource, showcasing the unique charm and development of St. Petersburg over time.
Compare Lexington of the past from postcards with current buildings and scenery using current color photography. The author collected most of the postcards, researched them, and wrote the text to reflect the places that are landmarks in Lexington. See the downtown streets of long ago and their development today. Learn about postcard history while enjoying a block-by-block tour of the city and its gardens and cemetery. Old timers will recognize places from the postcards, while Baby Boomers and beyond will delight in the progress Lexington reflects today in new pictures.
Focusing on the historical context, this book delves into the establishment of Kentucky's first asylum, highlighting its initial purpose as a care facility for society's unfortunates. Alma Wynelle Deese examines the Eastern Kentucky Asylum's development, detailing the contributions of key individuals in creating its medical school, law department, and lunatic asylum in Lexington. The narrative sheds light on the evolution of public perception surrounding asylums, providing insight into their complex legacy in American society.