Oakland County Book Of History 150th Ann. 1st Ed. 1970 Book by Hagman (#1630)

Description: This vintage limited edition book titled "Oakland County Book Of History" is a wonderful addition to any history lover's collection. Published in 1970 by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners for the sesquicentennial of the county, it has 623 pages full of narratives, illustrations by the editor, and information about Oakland's history. The dark olive green cloth hardcover book is numbered and in excellent condition, ready to be enjoyed by adults of all ages. It starts with the Native American tribes who inhabited the territory, the growth of particular cities from small villages to quaint towns to bustling cities. Some chapters trace themes, like the growth of the auto industry, while others are devoted to descriptions of the history of various cities: Berkley, Birmingham, Clawson, Farmington, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lathrup Village, Madison Heights, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester, Royal Oak, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake and Wixom each have their own sections, along with all the townships from Addison to West Bloomfield. Clarkston and other villages have their own sections too, along with institutions like Oakland University. Other sections feature the history of African Americans in the county, Oakland during the women's suffrage movement of the early-20th century, and a plethora of interesting photographs, drawings and maps.

Price: 34.99 USD

Location: Hudson, Florida

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