1800 AD Part One

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Entry posted by nedal2001 · September 26, 2013

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1800 AD

Desten continues to be a popular destination for people from European looking to make a new life for themselves and their families, leading to Sophara’s population to more than double in five years. Approaching 4,000 residents, the town starts picking up a reputation for the quality of produce it cultivates. Farmland takes up over 210 acres around the town, with wheat and barley being grown in large quantities. The biggest exporter of fresh food products remains the Hemming family, although new farmers begin to run large and profitable farms, as well. Agriculture employs nearly 80% of the workforce in Sophara, with the sector still big enough to employ more than double the amount.

The quantity of produce being cultivated, herded, and fished leads to the construction of the Cross Avenue Market by the Desten Council. It becomes the location for farmers, herders, and fishermen to sell their product to local residents and outgoing sailors. It is estimated that Desten is producing twice as much food as it consumes, and the market becomes a selling point for the excess. With the Sophara Pier welcoming more and more ships, there is no shortage of buyers.

New multiple-story buildings are built in central Sophara, especially down Desten Boulevard up to First Street. This includes the iconic Gourin Building, named after the famous Destenian jeweler and watch-maker who builds the clock on top of the tower. It is the largest building in Sophara and second only to the Independence Hall in height. Next to it, some luxury townhouses are constructed by the Brickson family as their residences.

NOTE: The pictures are reflective of the period between 1795 to 1800. In Part Two of the 1800 AD update, pictures current to 1800 AD will be showcased.