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The United States Steel Corporation founded Gary in 1906 as an experiment in industrial urban planning, and the inscription on the city's official seal accordingly proclaims it the "City of the Century." Gary proved to be no more immune to the woes of industrialization than any other American city, however. To some, in fact, it has come to epitomize all that is wrong with contemporary urban life. But as this book clearly shows, the people of Gary have refused to surrender their sense of hope, their dignity, and their pride to the prophesiers of doom.
At once scholarly and colorful, "City of the Century" is an outgrowth of urban historian James B. Lane's popular weekly columns for the Gary Post-Tribune. Lane uses the oral testimony of the people of Gary to tell a fascinating story. There are episodes of personal tragedy and heroism here, of frustrated dreams and tarnished reputations, and of challenges met and obstacles overcome.
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Gladstone Peters
reviewed City Of The Century on May 28, 2011
City Of The Century
I give this book 5 stars because I had NO interest in mining history or stories about mines. But I read this book to try something new and am SO glad I did. Great book. Very well researched and written. This book brings life in a 1909 mining town to life. Gives you a clear perspective of the way these people and places functioned. A truly tragic event.. but one that deserves to not be forgotten. I'm truly happy that someone took the time to research and write about this event and the people invo I give this book 5 stars because I had NO interest in mining history or stories about mines. But I read this book to try something new and am SO glad I did. Great book. Very well researched and written. This book brings life in a 1909 mining town to life. Gives you a clear perspective of the way these people and places functioned. A truly tragic event.. but one that deserves to not be forgotten. I'm truly happy that someone took the time to research and write about this event and the people involved. I think anyone that likes a well told story about true historical events would be very pleased.
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