Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Illinois, Images of America, Paperback
Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Illinois, Images of America, Paperback The historic Great Lakes Naval Training Station was authorized as a "training ship on land" in 1904.The base opened on July 1, 1911, and the first class of 300 U.S. sailors graduated four months later in a grand ceremony attended by Pres. William H. Taft as guest of honor. It has since sent to the fleet over four million sailors, serving the nation through all the conflicts of the 20th century. Today Great Lakes is the sole remaining navy boot camp in the United States. Anchored by the stately Building One, the entire 43-building complex was designated as Great Lakes Naval Training Station on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. This book, with over 200 vintage images, explores its colorful and important history.
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Brand | Unbranded |
| MPN | 9780738551937 |
| Item Length | 9.2in |
| Item Height | 0.3in |
| Item Width | 6.5in |
| Author | Therese Gonzalez |
| Format | Trade Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Topic | Military / Naval |
| Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
| Publication Year | 2008 |
| Genre | History |
| Item Weight | 0.7 Oz |
| Number Of Pages | 128 Pages |
Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Illinois, Images of America, Paperback The historic Great Lakes Naval Training Station was authorized as a «training ship on land» in 1904.The base opened on July 1, 1911, and the first class of 300 U.S. sailors graduated four months later in a grand ceremony attended by Pres. William H. Taft as guest of honor. It has since sent to the fleet over four million sailors, serving the nation through all the conflicts of the 20th century. Today Great Lakes is the sole remaining navy boot camp in the United States. Anchored by the stately Building One, the entire 43-building complex was designated as Great Lakes Naval Training Station on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. This book, with over 200 vintage images, explores its colorful and important history.
