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Kankakee

1900-1916

Kankakee( )
Author: Stevens, Norman S.
Kankakee County Historical Society, Kankakee County
Series title:Postcard History Ser.
ISBN:978-0-7385-4060-3
Publication Date:Jul 2006
Publisher:Arcadia Publishing
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:USD $24.99
Book Description:

Kankakee County was organized in early 1853. In June 1853, the village of Kankakee Depot, later known as the city of Kankakee, was declared the new county seat. The establishment of both Kankakee County and the city of Kankakee owed a great deal to the railroad, particularly the Illinois Central Railroad. By the end of the 19th century, the county had become an important railroad hub where several important lines converged and the city had become a commercial and manufacturing center....
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Book Details
Pages:128
Detailed Subjects: History / United States / State & Local / Midwest (Ia, Il, In, Ks, Mi, Mn, Mo, Nd, Ne, Oh, Sd, Wi)
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):6.52 x 9.24 x 0.39 Inches
Book Weight:0.656 Pounds



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