Wichita 1930-2000 Jay M. Price

Wichita 1930-2000

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Wichita 1930-2000
Author
Jay M. Price
ISBN
9781531666569
Situated in the heart of the Great Plains, Wichita has been a city of energy and change. The Great Depression and World War II brought both challenges and opportunities. During the postwar years, commercial and business activities downtown thrived, while shopping malls and drive-ins appeared in new suburbs. Meanwhile, African Americans, countercultural figures, and other groups struggled to reshape local affairs. Urban renewal transformed whole sections of the city, while redevelopment brought new life into older structures. Events such as Riverfest and a host of museums have improved the quality of life. A strong entrepreneurial tradition has remained, and populations from Asia and Latin America have brought new perspectives. Aviation has remained the economy s heart, although health care, higher education, and other ventures have made their mark as well. Through it all, the rhythms of everyday life have continued, creating a vibrant, complex community facing the dawn of the 21st century."Binding Type: HardcoverAuthor: Jay M. Price, Keith WondraPublisher: Arcadia Publishing Library EditionsPublished: 03/18/2013ISBN: 9781531666569Pages: 130Weight: 0.91lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.38d
Situated in the heart of the Great Plains, Wichita has been a city of energy and change. The Great Depression and World War II brought both challenges and opportunities. During the postwar years, commercial and business activities downtown thrived, while shopping malls and drive-ins appeared in new suburbs. Meanwhile, African Americans, countercultural figures, and other groups struggled to reshape local affairs. Urban renewal transformed whole sections of the city, while redevelopment brought new life into older structures. Events such as Riverfest and a host of museums have improved the quality of life. A strong entrepreneurial tradition has remained, and populations from Asia and Latin America have brought new perspectives. Aviation has remained the economy s heart, although health care, higher education, and other ventures have made their mark as well. Through it all, the rhythms of everyday life have continued, creating a vibrant, complex community facing the dawn of the 21st century."

Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Jay M. Price, Keith Wondra
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
Published: 03/18/2013
ISBN: 9781531666569
Pages: 130
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.38d
Situated in the heart of the Great Plains, Wichita has been a city of energy and change. The Great Depression and World War II brought both challenges and opportunities. During the postwar years, commercial and business activities downtown thrived, while shopping malls and drive-ins appeared in new suburbs. Meanwhile, African Americans, countercultural figures, and other groups struggled to reshape local affairs. Urban renewal transformed whole sections of the city, while redevelopment brought new life into older structures. Events such as Riverfest and a host of museums have improved the quality of life. A strong entrepreneurial tradition has remained, and populations from Asia and Latin America have brought new perspectives. Aviation has remained the economy s heart, although health care, higher education, and other ventures have made their mark as well. Through it all, the rhythms of everyday life have continued, creating a vibrant, complex community facing the dawn of the 21st century."

Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Jay M. Price, Keith Wondra
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
Published: 03/18/2013
ISBN: 9781531666569
Pages: 130
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.38d