{"product_id":"detroit-lakes-hardcover","title":"Detroit Lakes - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBecker County Historical Society\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAmy Degerstrom\u003c\/b\u003e (With), \u003cb\u003eKelsey Opsahl\u003c\/b\u003e (With)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetroit Lakes, Minnesota, was incorporated in 1871 as the village of Detroit. Detroit became a boomtown in the late 19th century because of the vast supply of timber that dominated the landscape of northwest Minnesota at the time. The population grew by leaps and bounds, and by 1900 the census recorded 2,060 residents. In 1926, the US Postal Service officially changed the town's name to Detroit Lakes in order to avoid confusion with Detroit, Michigan. The lush landscape of lakes and rivers created a natural vacation destination, and tourism pioneers like John K. West began to market to the newly \u003cbr\u003emoneyed industrialists of the Gilded Age, promising steamboat transportation and boardwalks to the shoreline. Today, Detroit Lakes remains a vibrant city with thriving resort and business communities. It is the heart of lakes country and continues to provide a welcoming atmosphere for visitors and residents alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 27, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47429120229554,"sku":"9781531655952","price":34.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/8acc61138e499f6489d08bf6800afeb9.webp?v=1778556443","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/detroit-lakes-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}