Around Ford City

By William L. Oleksak

Ford City was once known as one of Pennsylvania's fastest-growing communities. Experience its transition from company townto bustling borough through stories and images.

The Pittsburgh Plate Glass Companyand the Ford China Company, both established by John B. Ford, made this town the destination of many United States citizens, as well as European immigrants searching for a new life of employment and prosperity.

The vintage postcards in Around Ford Cityreflect the essence of this hardworking, proud, ethnic community. The people, along with the factories, hotels, churches, and many homes, have grown together over generations to form the spirit of Ford City.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738557870
• ISBN13: 9780738557878
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.4" x 9.0"