Alcoa (Images of America)
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (917 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0738587818 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Boasting the world’s largest factory under one roof during World War II, the city has established a record of excellence in industrial production, quality community life, education, and athletics.. Alcoa, incorporated in 1919 and located in Blount County, was established by Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) officials who desired to create a residential community for employees. Alcoa was among the first planned communities in the state and the first municipalities in the nation to adopt a city manager–commissi
the very picture of a company town Julia Walker The IMAGES OF AMERICA series from Arcadia Publishing draws from a broad spectrum of Americana -- the 1939 World's Fair, The Legal History of Maricopa County AZ, The A&P, Seneca Falls NY, Biltmore -- and it's interesting to see Alcoa, the 20th-c company town, slotted in to the collection. "See" is the operative word, for the book is wonderfully r. and he LOVED it! He has mentioned it several times in I bought this as a gift for my husband, and he LOVED it! He has mentioned it several times in conversation and told friends and family about the history of our city.. James Lawrence said One Star. A waste of money.do not buy!
Duggan, a circuit judge and former city attorney, is city historian and president of the Blount County Historical Museum and the Blount County Historic Trust. David R. . George Williams, founding chairman of the Blount County Historical Museum, is manager of Alcoa City Center and director of the Richard Williams Jr. Leadership Development Academy
About the Author David R. Leadership Development Academy. George Williams, founding chairman of the Blount County Historical Museum, is manager of Alcoa City Center and director of the Richard Williams Jr. . Duggan, a circuit judge and former city attorney, is city historian and president of the Blount County Historical Museum and the Blount County Historic Trust