{"product_id":"sterling-township-1875-1968-mi-images-of-america","title":"Sterling Township: 1875 1968 (MI) (Images of America)","description":"Sterling Township, located about 18 miles northeast of Detroit, was first settled after the Erie Canal was opened. The rich soil, relatively flat land, and the vital Clinton River attracted pioneer and immigrant families who arrived to establish farmsteads. The first influx of immigrants came mainly from the British Isles, and by the 1870s, German\nfamilies had flocked to the area, raising dairy cattle and\nestablishing farms. Belgians, arriving in the early 1900s,\ndeveloped truck farming--growing fruits and vegetables\nto sell every week at the farmers' market in Detroit. Farm\nculture prevailed until the 1950s, when large industrial\nplants began moving in, bringing with them workers and\na need for housing and city services. Sterling Township\nbecame the city of Sterling Heights in 1968, and this\ncollection of photographs will showcase the families and\nthe way of life in the early days of this community, a\nhistoric community that is now the fourth largest city in Michigan.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0738539759\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0738539759.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Sterling  Heights  Public  Library\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43751476625469,"sku":"BVV.0738539759.G","price":8.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0738539759-0.jpg?v=1790976996","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/sterling-township-1875-1968-mi-images-of-america","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}