Erie (Images of America)
Erie (Images of America) is a photo-history book about the Colorado community of Erie. Its account traces the town’s coal-mining past, labor conflicts and later growth as a Denver–Boulder bedroom community, with the series described as using vintage photographs to explore local history.
At a glance
- Covers Erie’s coal-mining origins, labor disputes and transition after the area's last mine closed in 1979.
- The series description presents the book as a collection of vintage photographs about local history.
Reference price: $24.99
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- Its focus on Erie connects local imagery with the area’s mining and labor history.
- The 128-page length gives buyers a defined scope for a regional-history read.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Arcdia Publishing |
|---|---|
| Publication date | October 17, 2011 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 128 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0738576166 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0738576169 |
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 0.31 x 9.25 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 11.2 ounces |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes the historical narrative and the series’ vintage-photo approach, but does not specify the number of photographs or how extensively they appear in this volume.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Erie, Colorado, and its coal-mining and labor history.
- Local-history collections and readers who enjoy photo-led accounts of U.S. communities.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a broad history of Colorado rather than a book centered on Erie.
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Frequently asked questions
What history does the book cover?
The listing describes Erie’s development around coal mining, labor conflicts and its later growth as a Denver–Boulder bedroom community.
Is this a photo-history book?
The series is described as using vintage photographs to explore local history. The listing does not state the photograph count for this volume.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 128 pages.
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