A fascinating look at one of America's most historic cities, through the eyes of one of its most knowledgeable and passionate residents. Theophilus E. Roessle provides a detailed history of the city and its landmarks, and explores the social and cultural forces that have shaped its development over time. This is an essential book for anyone interested in the history of American cities and the role they play in shaping our society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.