Gary, the most American of all American cities / S. Paul O'Hara.

Main entry:

O'Hara, S. Paul.

Title & Author:

Gary, the most American of all American cities / S. Paul O'Hara.

Publication:

Description:

x, 195 pages ; 23 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: "Built as it is on shifting sand" -- Gary, the magic city: creation myths -- A city built on sand: paradox and meaning -- The very model of modern urban decay: decline and fall -- Conclusion: "In search of America."

Summary:

Because the U.S. Steel company had seemingly conjured the city of Gary and its mill out of thin air in only three years, the firing of the hearths in Gary prompted a celebration of the city's technological achievements, the continued march of progress, and the audaciousness of American industry.

ISBN:

9780253355980 (cloth ; alk. paper)
0253355982 (cloth ; alk. paper)
9780253222886 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
0253222885 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
1590513622
9781590513620

Subject:

United States Steel Corporation History.
United States Steel Corporation
Steel industry and trade Indiana Gary History.
Industrialization Social aspects Indiana Gary.
Industrialisation Aspect social Indiana Gary.
Industrialization Social aspects
Steel industry and trade
Gary (Ind.) History.
Indiana Gary

Form/genre:

History

Holdings:

Location: Library main 275418
Call No.: BIB 209647
Notes: pbk.
Status: Available

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