Historic Photos of Gainesville
What began as a distribution center for shipping agricultural products around 150 years ago became a community noted in the twentieth century for its leadership in research and education. Historic Photos of Gainesville focuses its lens on the unfolding development of this Alachua County town, encapsulating its cultural progress over the last two centuries with nearly 200 compelling black-and-white photos.
This handsome book chronicles the 1906 founding of the University of Florida and includes rare photos of its rise from modest beginnings to one of the nation’s largest universities and leading research facilities. Historic Photos of Gainesville draws from an extensive collection of rare images, revealing how a once quaint southern town became a modern-day city rich with history and educational opportunity. Archiving the growth of this vibrant community, Historic Photos of Gainesville is a must-have for area residents and historians alike.
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Book details
- Author
- Steve Rajtar
- Imprint
- Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Pages
- 204
- Formats
- Hardcover
- Series
- Historic Photos
- Subjects
- History › United States › State & Local › South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)
Photography › Subjects & Themes - Topics
- Gainesville, Florida · Florida history · University of Florida · historical photography · Alachua County · local history · black-and-white photos
- ISBN-13
- 9781596524330
About the author
STEVE RAJTAR is an American attorney and historian who has written more than 20 books focused on Florida history. His recent books include Historic Photos of Tampa in the 50s, 60s, and 70s, Historic Photos of Florida Ghost Towns and Historic Photos of Florida Tourist Attractions.
Rajtar holds degrees in mathematics, anthropology, law, and taxation from the University of Central Florida and the University of Florida, and has practiced law in Florida since 1979. He has received multiple Boy Scouts of America honors, including the Silver Beaver Award in 1995.
When not writing, Rajtar has established over 150 historical tour routes through Central Florida communities, work that connects directly to his focus on Florida’s local and regional history.
Steve lives in Orlando, Florida.