Bellevue (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780738576510)

Bellevue received its French name, meaning "beautiful view," from fur trader Manuel Lisa as he stood high atop a hill, looking out at the scenic Missouri River Valley before him, or so the legend goes. Two hundred years after Lisa's proclamation, Bellevue has grown to become a sprawling metropolis proudly recognized as the third largest city in Nebraska. However, the story could have ended long before this. Bellevue was originally supposed to serve as an important railroad thoroughfare and as the first capital of the Nebraska Territory. Neither of these ultimately happened. Yet, Bellevue has persevered onwards and upwards. From its origins as little more than a trading post for westward travelers and Native Americans, to serving as the headquarters for the former Strategic Air Command at the onset of the modern jet age, Bellevue has taken a remarkable journey.

Author: Ben Justman
ISBN-10: 0738576514
ISBN-13: 9780738576510
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Language: English
Published: 10/24/2011
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 9.24h x 6.59w x 0.30d