Plotted and planned as a crossroads town along the developing Milwaukee
Railroad, Aberdeen, South Dakota was first settled in 1881. With the
arrival of the railroad in 1882, Aberdeen flourished. It earned the
nickname of Hub City, serving as a railroad junction and agricultural
center. Aberdeen's ability to adapt to a changing economy has led to
steady growth and has made it the third largest city in the state.
Using more than 200 images, authors Tom Hayes and Mike Wiese take the
reader on a historic tour of Aberdeen. Drawing on their immense postcard
collection, they tell the story of this tight-knit community and the
incredible people who are an integral part of its history.