Florida's Space Coast and its explosion into the 20th century thrust these beach towns into the modern age and paved the way for America's space exploration.
Florida's Space Coast is an area that got its name from one of the most exciting times in United States history. Settlers were living in Brevard County as far back as the 1800s, and even after World War II, it was still a quiet place to live. Cities and beach towns along 74 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline were thrust into the modern age in the early 1950s, when rockets began lighting up the skies above them. The spa... Read More
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Florida's Space Coast and its explosion into the 20th century thrust these beach towns into the modern age and paved the way for America's space exploration.
Florida's Space Coast is an area that got its name from one of the most exciting times in United States history. Settlers were living in Brevard County as far back as the 1800s, and even after World War II, it was still a quiet place to live. Cities and beach towns along 74 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline were thrust into the modern age in the early 1950s, when rockets began lighting up the skies above them. The spa... Read More
Florida's Space Coast and its explosion into the 20th century thrust these beach towns into the modern age and paved the way for America's space exploration.
Florida's Space Coast is an area that got its name from one of the most exciting times in United States history. Settlers were living in Brevard County as far back as the 1800s, and even after World War II, it was still a quiet place to live. Cities and beach towns along 74 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline were thrust into the modern age in the early 1950s, when rockets began lighting up the skies above them. The space race had begun, the nation would set a path to put men on the moon, and Florida would become the backdrop for this thrilling chapter of American history. The area's population surged with over 200,000 new residents, and things would never be the same. It was a time when people risked their lives for space exploration, and a community came together to make it happen.
Details
Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Series: Images of America
Publication Date: 5th October 2009
State: Florida
Illustration Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9780738566245
Format: Paperback
BISACs: PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Historical TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Aeronautics & Astronautics HISTORY / United States / State & Local / South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)
Reviews
Title: Picture book focuses on Space Coast's past
Author: Chris Kridler
Publisher: Florida Today
Date: 10/10/09
Wade Arnold has come out with a new collection of charming historical photos, following up "Cocoa Beach Then and Now" with "Florida's Space Coast" (Arcadia Publishing, $21.99), another installment in the Images of America series.
Arnold, whose coverage of social events can be seen in Florida Today, has culled images of local schools, businesses, the beach, everyday life and the space program to capture this portrait of Brevard County as it grew into America's moonport.
In addition, there's a collection of 15 related postcards available for $7.99.
Arnold has a book signing scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Merritt Island Barnes & Noble. Learn more at arcadiapublishing.com.
Author Bio
Author Wade Arnold writes for Florida Today, where his column "On the Town" reaches more than 80,000 readers a week. Arnold's writing and photography have also been featured in Space Coast Living and Space Coast Business.
Florida's Space Coast and its explosion into the 20th century thrust these beach towns into the modern age and paved the way for America's space exploration.
Florida's Space Coast is an area that got its name from one of the most exciting times in United States history. Settlers were living in Brevard County as far back as the 1800s, and even after World War II, it was still a quiet place to live. Cities and beach towns along 74 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline were thrust into the modern age in the early 1950s, when rockets began lighting up the skies above them. The space race had begun, the nation would set a path to put men on the moon, and Florida would become the backdrop for this thrilling chapter of American history. The area's population surged with over 200,000 new residents, and things would never be the same. It was a time when people risked their lives for space exploration, and a community came together to make it happen.
Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Series: Images of America
Publication Date: 5th October 2009
State: Florida
Illustrations Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9780738566245
Format: Paperback
BISACs: PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Historical TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Aeronautics & Astronautics HISTORY / United States / State & Local / South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)
Title: Picture book focuses on Space Coast's past
Author: Chris Kridler
Publisher: Florida Today
Date: 10/10/09
Wade Arnold has come out with a new collection of charming historical photos, following up "Cocoa Beach Then and Now" with "Florida's Space Coast" (Arcadia Publishing, $21.99), another installment in the Images of America series.
Arnold, whose coverage of social events can be seen in Florida Today, has culled images of local schools, businesses, the beach, everyday life and the space program to capture this portrait of Brevard County as it grew into America's moonport.
In addition, there's a collection of 15 related postcards available for $7.99.
Arnold has a book signing scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Merritt Island Barnes & Noble. Learn more at arcadiapublishing.com.
Author Wade Arnold writes for Florida Today, where his column "On the Town" reaches more than 80,000 readers a week. Arnold's writing and photography have also been featured in Space Coast Living and Space Coast Business.
