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The transformation of Joliet from a lush prairie to a vibrant industrial community is a key focus, highlighting the influx of Eastern European immigrants in the late 19th century. By the 20th century, Joliet evolved into a hub of entertainment, featuring attractions like the National Hot Rod Association drag strip, NASCAR track, casinos, and a minor-league baseball team. The book emphasizes the city's rich cultural heritage and the community's collaborative spirit, which earned it the title of All-American City in 1955.
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Joliet, Marianne Wolf
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- Joliet
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Marianne Wolf
- Publisher
- Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 130
- ISBN13
- 9781531624248
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, History, Maps & Travel, Geography & Topography, Photographic Publications
- Rating
- 4.15 out of 5
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- The transformation of Joliet from a lush prairie to a vibrant industrial community is a key focus, highlighting the influx of Eastern European immigrants in the late 19th century. By the 20th century, Joliet evolved into a hub of entertainment, featuring attractions like the National Hot Rod Association drag strip, NASCAR track, casinos, and a minor-league baseball team. The book emphasizes the city's rich cultural heritage and the community's collaborative spirit, which earned it the title of All-American City in 1955.