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The town of Hastings owes its existence to Standard Oil Company cofounder Henry Flagler, who, by 1886, was building a hotel in St. Augustine. In 1890, Flagler invited his cousin Thomas Horace Hastings to establish a model farm to raise vegetables for the hotels he was building along the east coast of Florida. It soon became widely known that there was big money to be made in agriculture in Florida. The mild winters gave Hastings a significant advantage over other areas of the nation, and entrepreneurs from the north and west came to seek their fortunes. The story of Hastings is the story of a town that once was the center for pioneering the production of winter vegetables for cities and towns throughout the eastern United States. It is a story of a group of strong, industrious, and creative people who made a lasting impact on the history of Florida.
Hastings and St Leonards have undergone very many changes since the Victorian era: rapid expansion, the impact of two World Wars and new developments over the twentieth century, including the erection of housing areas, shops and roads, have changed the face of the area forever. In this stunning collection of views, both old and new, postcard collector and local historian Mark Harvey invites you to take a fascinating and nostalgic tour of Hastings. With more than ninety images, Hastings Then & Now will delight residents and visitors alike.
This book covers the history of Hastings, Michigan, and is written so 7th grade level readers can easily understand use it. It starts with prehistoric history and moves up to the year, 2018. It contains a massive Table of Contents of names and subjects as wells as a huge Index of people, industries, and events in Hastings through the years.