Chester and vicinity. Author: Smith, Henry Valentine Description: Chester and vicinity. Smith, Henry Valentine,. Chester, Pa.. H.V. Smith. 1914. Notes: "Historic briefs," by Henry Graham Ashmead. "Housing the working people," by Carol Aronovici. View this book online Subject(s): Chester (Pa.) -- Description and travel. Chester (Pa.) -- History. Chester (Pa.) -- Economic conditions. Chester (Pa.) -- Social conditions. Pennsylvania -- Delaware County -- Chester Table of Contents: Front matter Title page Preface Contents Dedication Introduction Historical briefs Housing the working people City planning The Old Town Hall Industrial opportunities Natural resources Transportation facilities Low cost of living Manufacture Labor Suburban ideals Municipal improvements Municipal management Churches Building for the future as well as the present Parks Banks and finance Clubs and other organizations Schools and playgrounds Private educational features Philanthropic work The press Government statistics Public service corporations Map of proposed greater Chester, PA.

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