Lost Youngstown
Lost Youngstown
Lost Youngstown by Sean Posey (176 pages, paperback, 6 x 9")
“Lost Youngstown” is a poignant visual and historical chronicle that captures the transformation of Youngstown, Ohio, from its industrial zenith to its post-steel decline. Through a compelling blend of archival photographs and narrative, Posey illuminates the city’s rich heritage, highlighting landmarks such as the grand Paramount Theater, the Elms Ballroom where Duke Ellington once performed, and the bustling neighborhoods that thrived alongside the steel mills. The book delves into the cultural tapestry of Youngstown, showcasing its vibrant ethnic communities and the once-thriving entertainment scene. Posey also addresses the profound impact of the 1977 steel industry collapse, which led to the erosion of many of these cherished sites and communities. This book serves not only as a nostalgic look back at a bygone era but also as a testament to the resilience and enduring spirit of the city’s residents. See full description and details below.
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Uncover the Haunting Beauty & Rare History of Steel Valley Ruins
The massive steel mills of Youngstown once fueled the economic boom of the Mahoning Valley. Movie patrons took in the latest flick at the ornate Paramount Theater, and mob bosses dressed to the nines for supper at the Colonial House. In 1977, the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company announced the closure of its steelworks in a nearby city. The fallout of the ensuing mill shutdowns erased many of the city's beloved landmarks and neighborhoods. Students hurrying across a crowded campus tread on the foundations of the Elms Ballroom, where Duke Ellington once brought down the house. On the lower eastside, only broken buildings and the long-silent stacks of Republic Rubber remain. Urban explorer and historian Sean T. Posey navigates a disappearing cityscape to reveal a lost era of Youngstown.
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Sean T. Posey is a freelance writer, photographer and historian. He holds a bachelor's degree in photojournalism and a master's degree in history from Youngstown State University. He is an adjunct faculty member in the department of humanities at Eastern Gateway Community College. His work has been featured in a variety of publications including Rust Wire, the Vindicator and the San Francisco Chronicle, as well as in anthologies on Youngstown and Pittsburgh by Belt Publishing.
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Pages: 176
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Imprint: The History Press
Series: Lost
Publication Date: 11th April 2016
State: Ohio
Trim Size: 6 x 9 in
ISBN: 9781626198326
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Historical
TRAVEL / Pictorials (see also PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional)
PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional (see also TRAVEL / Pictorials)
HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI)