Springfield 1830-1930
Springfield 1830-1930 by Anita L. Roberts, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions on February 7, 2011, offers a visual exploration of Springfield’s evolution from a favored Native American settlement to a bustling city. This 130-page book captures the essence of Springfield’s history through a collection of photographs that highlight the daily lives of its residents, showcasing their work and leisure activities in a community that thrived on civic engagement.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of images depicting various aspects of life in Springfield, including entertainment at the Landers Theatre, transportation developments like jitneys and streetcars, and the city’s notable businesses such as the Springfield Wagon Company. The book also commemorates Springfield’s significance as the birthplace of Route 66 in 1926, reinforcing its identity as the “Queen City of the Ozarks.” Through this historical lens, the book provides insights into the social and economic fabric of Springfield during a transformative period in American history.
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Springfield, now the third-largest city in the state, was once an area favored by Native Americans for its natural beauty, mild climate, abundant timber, and excellent hunting and fishing. Founded by John Polk Campbell in 1829, the settlement grew steadily, thanks to its civic-minded residents. Springfield’s many photographs show these diligent people at work as well as at play. Whether enjoying a vaudeville show at the Landers Theatre in 1891, riding a jitney or streetcar to Doling Park in 1915, or playing in the world’s largest Boy Scout Band in 1925, the people of Springfield enjoyed themselves. Images depict businesses such as the Springfield Wagon Company, which became “king” of U.S. wagon manufacturing, and the “Frisco,” whose operational hub was housed in Springfield, bringing commercial and industrial diversification. In 1926, the city became the birthplace of the Mother Road, Route 66, which firmly established Springfield’s right to the name “Queen City of the Ozarks.”
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