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Downtown Silver Spring
by Jerry A. McCoy
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
Author Jerry A. McCoy, founder and president of the Silver Spring Historical Society and a special collections librarian at the D.C. Public Library's Washingtoniana Division and Peabody Room, offers readers a tour of this dynamic central business district and surrounds.
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Hamtramck
by Greg Kowalski
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
Few towns in America have undergone a transformation like Hamtramck. From a farming community of 3,500 people in 1910, it became an industrial powerhouse of 48,000 by 1920. Much of that early history is gone, but much remains-some remnants of an age of iron and smoke and some transformed into buildings with a functional modern use.
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Bay City
by Leon Katzinger
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
In 1831, Alexis de Tocqueville described the Saginaw Valley as the "far west" of our growing nation, predicting that its impenetrable forests would soon be felled, and its river would be lined with quays and filled with vessels. Influential settlers soon began to confirm those predictions, including the Trombleys, who arrived in 1831 and built the Trombley House in 1837. Albert Miller platted Portsmouth in 1836--and Lower Saginaw, now known as Bay City, was platted the same year. Throughout the 20th century, majestic buildings were erected, schools, homes, and churches were established, and Bay City developed into a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.
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Hopkinsville
by Chris Gilkey
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
Hopkinsville, the seat of Christian County, Kentucky, has experienced extensive change over the years. This volume studies the transition of a small-town culture from the days of dirt streets and horse-drawn vehicles to paved thoroughfares and motor traffic.
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Brooklyn Gravesend
by Joseph Ditta
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
Permanently settled in 1645, the farming town of Gravesend, Long Island, was annexed to the city (now borough) of Brooklyn, New York, in 1894. Few reminders from Gravesend's rural days survive around the urban landscape it has become. Even its more recent past is quickly disappearing.
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Carrollton
by Janice Van Horne-Lane
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
Having first been called Centreville in the early 1800s, when the new county of Carroll was formed in 1833, it was decided to change the name to Carrollton. Just as the name has changed, so have many of the sites.
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Gaithersburg
by Shaun Curtis
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
With its roots as a small community known as Log Town in the 1750s, agriculture was the way of life for people in Gaithersburg. Today most of the farmland has been developed into shopping centers, businesses, and housing developments. With growth, Gaithersburg has become a center of science and technology in the United States.
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Kokomo
by Thomas D. Hamilton
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
As we move out of the past and into the present, our landscape is forever altered by the passing of time. The face of Kokomo, "The City of Firsts," has changed over the years. Once an image of small-town Americana, Kokomo has grown-expanding its industrial reach, enticing new residents, and continuing to be the first in a number of fields. Kokomo, Indiana: Then and Now takes the reader back to a simpler time in Kokomo history. Using historic images paired with contemporary photos, authors Thomas D. and Barbara Hamilton have created a charming view of the area's history and evolution.
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Around Germantown
by Margaret Coleman
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
Germantown is a new city. Until 1980, Germantown was a quiet, rural community of farms and cows with a few new houses built for employees of the Atomic Energy Commission. When the Maryland-Nation Capital Park and Planning Commission adopted the area, everything changed.
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Catonsville
by Marsha Wight Wise
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
As the Baltimore County community of Catonsville celebrates its bicentennial, Then and Now: Catonsville reflects on its past, present, and future. Some images celebrate the familiar landmarks that have withstood the test of time, while others represent the march of progress and the ever-changing landscape of Catonsville.
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Perth Amboy
by Paul W. Wang
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, has undergone significant changes since it was settled by Europeans in 1651. It is a constantly evolving community, as seen in its famous waterfront, architecture, and industries that have developed throughout the years.
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Ellicott City
by Janet Kusterer
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In 1772, the Ellicott brothers purchased land and water rights in the valley along the banks of the Patapsco River for $3 an acre. They constructed mills, started the National Road, and brought the railroad to what was then called Ellicott's Mills.
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Tempe
by Frederic B. Wildfang
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Charles Trumbull Hayden built the first canal on the south side of the Salt River in 1870. Soon after, he built a store, a flour mill, and a cable ferry across the river, and he started a town. Since then, Tempe has changed from a small farming community to a lively urban center. Moreover, Tempe's residential growth has made it the seventh-largest town in Arizona.
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Irvington
by Judith Doolin Spikes
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Irvington, a small village 20 miles north of New York City, overlooks the widest point of the Hudson River. The 19th-century castles and chateaus built along "America's Rhine" have been replaced, yet Main Street remains almost exactly as it was in 1900.
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Vandergrift
by Sara McGuire
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
Established in 1895 when other factory towns consisted of shabby mill-owned structures and dirt streets, Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, was uniquely designed by the firm of Olmsted, Olmsted and Eliot to be greener and more architecturally pleasing for residents. The town's early emphasis on green space and resident-owned homes was ahead of its time, and aspects of its history continue to surprise even residents.
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Brookville
by Carole A. Briggs
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
Now a federally registered historic district, Brookville's Main Street buildings, businesses and industries, schools, churches, and homes typify architecture during the last part of the 19th century and life during the first half of the 20th century, illustrating both change and preservation.
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Saginaw
by Kevin Mark Rooker
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
Saginaw is the hub of mid-Michigan and had its beginnings in the 1820s with the establishment of Fort Saginaw near present-day Court and Hamilton Streets. Owing to the lumber industry, two separate cities developed along the banks of the Saginaw River: the west side city of Saginaw and East Saginaw. Intense rivalry resulted in rapid population growth and many civic improvements for both. Consolidation of the Saginaws occurred in 1890, and continued prosperity followed the ebb and flow of the lumber and automotive industries.
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Hagerstown
by Mary H. Rubin
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
Hagerstown has undergone a great deal of change since Jonathan Hager first bought Hager's Fancy in 1739. Changes were wrought by the Civil War, the railroads, and the pioneer settlers themselves. Many historic structures still stand today as a testament to the town's storied past, but growth has also brought inevitable changes.
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Boston's North End
by Anthony Mitchell Sammarco
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
Since Boston's settlement in 1630, the North End has developed from a neighborhood of residences and artisan shops. Known for the nationally important Paul Revere House, which is the oldest standing building in Boston, and the Old North Church, the North End is a destination for tourists.
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Radford
by Scott L. Gardner
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
Situated on the New River, Radford has served as a gateway since its earliest days. Pioneers journeyed westward through the area along the Wilderness Road in the 1700s and 1800s, and the railroad made its way west in the 1850s, bringing about a boom in development. Today Radford still welcomes people with its small-city living, natural beauty, and educational opportunities.
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Lewiston
by Suzanne Simon Dietz
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
Lewiston, New York, a village and town on the mighty Niagara River, was destroyed during the War of 1812. Rebuilding began in the embers from that war, and the ongoing transformation has created a popular tourist destination for music, theater, festivals, and more.
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Otsego
by Ryan Wieber
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
Otsego has a rich and storied past as one of the earliest settlements in southwest Michigan. Founded in 1831, its character has been shaped by a history filled with agriculture, tourism, fascinating people, and remarkable commerce--particularly the manufacturing of paper. Otsego has seen the rise and fall and recent rebirth of the local papermaking industry, and it is now poised to progress through the 21st century with a renewed sense of vigor.
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Little Rock
by Ray Hanley
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
Little Rock is small by capital-city standards, but much like larger capitals, it has been quick to demolish the old in favor of the new. There are still striking structures tucked away here and there, and to appreciate how Little Rock has evolved from sleepy, steamboat days to a booming tourist destination, Arcadia Publishing presents photographs from past and present.
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Libertyville
by Laura Hickey
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
The 1950s was a turning point for Libertyville; the town was growing up, transitioning from a quaint farming community into a vibrant upper-middle class suburban village. Carl Cizek documented this change in a series of photographs. Recaptured today, the images offer a visual journey of a maturing town. .
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Chinatowns of New York City
by Wendy Wan-Yin Tan
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
For a span of more than a century, New York's Chinese communities have grown uninterruptedly from three streets in lower Manhattan to five Chinatowns, over 100 street blocks, across the boroughs of Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn. No other Chinese communities outside Asia come close to this magnitude.
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Swampscott
by Sue Ellen Woodcock
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As the gateway to the North Shore, Swampscott became one of the most popular summer resorts of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Beyond the grand hotels, however, was a town by the ocean, where some derived their income from the sea and others sought the spirit of entrepreneurship and invention. Swampscott was incorporated in 1852 after breaking away from the city of Lynn. Connecting the past and present through a variety of images, Then & Now: Swampscott takes a look at foundations laid by our forefathers, the people who shaped the town and its legends. Whether it is General Electric cofounder Elihu Thomson, Chicago Bears coach Dick Jauron, or the New Ocean House, the collection of images in Then & Now: Swampscott is sure to make you look at the town in a different light and remember those who made the town what it is today.
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Roslindale
by Anthony Mitchell Sammarco
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Once referred to as the "Suburb Superb," Roslindale was at one time part of the town of West Roxbury, which had been set off from Roxbury in 1851. The rapid development of Roslindale, which was annexed to the city of Boston in 1874 and was then known as the South Street District, was largely due to the Boston and Providence Railroad and the streetcars that connected the area to Forest Hills Station. By the twentieth century, Roslindale had developed as a distinctive neighborhood that attracted residents of all walks of life, with dells and valleys reminiscent of Roslin, Scotland, from which it received its name. Roslindale chronicles the growth of this neighborhood from the birth of photography through today by combining vintage images with modern photographs of Roslindale Square, Washington Street, and noteworthy buildings and businesses.
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La Jolla
by Carol Olten
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
Beginning with its first settlement in the 1880s, La Jolla established its reputation as a Southern California seaside community known for incredible beauty and natural wonders, shores washed by the surf of the Pacific, and hillsides by jagged sandstone cliffs rising from the sea. Artists, architects, and an incredible philanthropist (Ellen Browning Scripps) were attracted to the community early on. Later came fantastic growth and change.
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Russian River
by John C. Schubert
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
The Russian River region has morphed from a lumber area, to a recreational paradise, to a retirement locale and a semi-bedroom community of Santa Rosa Valley, all the while sustaining itself as one of Northern California's premier vacation destinations. Each resort region town has its own personality dictated by its environment: forest, river, fields, and hills.
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Tiburon and Belvedere
by Branwell Fanning
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
Tiburon and Belvedere share the same spectacular peninsula jutting into San Francisco Bay from Marin County, California. With water on three sides, fabulous views everywhere, and San Francisco a 30-minute ferry ride away, these two communities have become highly desirable places to live.
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Daly City
by Bunny Gillespie
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A haven for refugees after San Francisco's devastating 1906 earthquake and fire, Daly City incorporated in 1911 with a population of 2,000. With more than 100,000 residents, it is now the largest city in San Mateo County. Adjacent to San Francisco, the Golden Gate, and San Francisco Bay, Daly City has been "The Gateway to the Peninsula" for over 150 years.
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Evansville
by Ruth Ann Montgomery
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
Evansville, settled in 1839, developed as an important agricultural trade center. Log cabins, farms, and small industries were built, and the population grew from less than 10 families in the beginning to nearly 5,000 people in 2009. Then and Now: Evansville is a unique look at how the community has changed from the 1900s to today.
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Huntington Beach
by Chris Epting
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
The 100-year history of Huntington Beach is a rich amalgam of agriculture, oil, surfing, beach culture, aerospace, and small-town America. This comparative, visual evolution of the city is crafted for both locals and tourists alike, featuring some of the most defining views ever captured of Surf City, USA®.
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Carrollton
by Suzanne K. Durham
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
Carrollton, in the rolling farmland of northwest Georgia, is a city with strong agricultural traditions and a streetscape surprisingly unchanged from the early 20th century.
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Tampa Bay's Beaches
by R. Wayne Ayers
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
The pace of redevelopment has accelerated in recent years along Tampa Bay's gulf beaches, leaving tourists and residents alike in awe. This volume provides a glimpse at the beaches as they were and as they are today, and opens a whole new window to view the development that both enhances and threatens the barrier islands. Author R. Wayne Ayers and photographer Nancy Ayers, residents of Belleair Beach, are actively involved in chronicling and preserving the area's past.
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Grand Haven
by Wallace K. Ewing, Ph. D.
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
As fur trading in Michigan came to an end, pioneers migrated to Grand Haven for lumber. By the time the last acre of trees was harvested, Grand Haven had shifted from dependence on lumber to manufacturing and tourism. These images illustrate the foundations upon which the community was built and changes wrought through the years.
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Flushing
by Jason D. Antos
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
In the 1890s, electric lighting and improved roads were just the beginning of the changes about to take place in Flushing, New York. Once a rural village of wide-open farms and magnificent estates, Flushing transformed into a community of more than 200,000 people and quickly became one of the busiest neighborhoods in Queens. Flushing explores these dramatic changes with many never-before-seen images.
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Orange County
by Chris Epting
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
Orange County was created in 1889. Soon, wilderness evolved into farmlands and communities supported by a year-round harvest of Valencia oranges, lemons, avocados, walnuts, and more. In the 1950s, aerospace and industry expanded here, and today the county boasts more than three million people. This collection features side-by-side historic comparisons of many local institutions, from orange groves to beaches to Disneyland.
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Cherry Hill
by Mike Mathis
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
Until 1961, Cherry Hill was known as Delaware Township. From its inception in 1844, Delaware Township was an agrarian community dotted with gristmills, blacksmith shops, and taverns. Many farmers earned their livings by selling produce tithe Campbell's Soup Company, which had its canning plant in Camden until the 1980s. Delaware Township remained relatively quiet until the 1920s, when the first residential building boom resulted in neighborhoods such as Colwick, Erlton, Woodland, and Barlow. It was changed forever in 1942, when Vineland businessman Eugene Mori opened the Garden State Park racetrack, which became a popular destination for war-weary workers. Mori also opened the Cherry Hill Inn in 1954. The old Cherry Hill Farm and its brilliant cherry trees would inspire the township's residents to change their community's name to Cherry Hill seven years later. Cherry Hill, New Jersey captures the growth of this charming suburban community from the early 20th century through the 1990s. See local landmarks that have long since vanished, such as the Latin Casino, the Cherry Hill Inn, the original Garden State Park, and the Cherry Hill Arena, as well as old farmsteads, street scenes, and the people that helped shape the community.
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South Lake Tahoe
by Peter Goin
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
Known for its stunning surroundings, South Lake Tahoe has changed dramatically since its industrial-logging beginnings to today's tourist destination and mountain setting of natural splendor.
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Prince William County
by Various Authors
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
Prince William County, just south of Washington, D.C., has changed dramatically over the years. The area welcomes thousands of visitors annually to historic sites and is home to thousands more residents. This volume takes readers on a journey through the county that preserves its past with an eye to the future.
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Cumberland
by Patrick H. Stakem
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
Cumberland is known as the "Queen City of the Alleganys." The National Road, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal pass through the town, which was once an Ohio Company outpost and the westernmost part of the British Empire in North America. Cumberland has changed from a trading site to a manufacturing locality, to a tourist haven over many generations.
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Butte
by Matt Vincent
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Nicknamed "The Richest Hill on Earth," Butte was once among the world's largest copper producers and a thriving industrial metropolis in the undeveloped west.
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San Pedro
by Jim Isaac
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
San Pedro was incorporated into the City of Los Angeles in 1909, and grew into one of the world's strategic international ports. The dredging and backfilling of berths and canals have been mirrored in town through the decades as landmarks were demolished, streets altered, and some structures steadfastly maintained.
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Burlington
by Don Bolden
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Burlington originated as a railroad town but gained worldwide fame as the home of Burlington Industries, once the largest textile maker in the world. Now a city of 50,000 people, it is the national headquarters of Laboratory Corporation of America, the second largest medical testing laboratory in the nation.
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Chester County
by Chester County Historical Society
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
Located in a picturesque setting of rolling hills, rich farmland, and lush forests, Chester County belongs to one of South Carolina's most historic regions: the Olde English District. From its role in the Revolutionary War to its present position in Palmetto politics, culture, and commerce, Chester County has played a vital role in the direction and development of South Carolina over the years. Celebrating the Chester County of yesteryear, this volume, using over 200 vintage black-and-white photographs, explores the county's history and geography, from its rural back roads to the bustling streets of downtown Chester. Chester County provides a rare opportunity for readers to experience the everyday life of previous generations, showcasing their places of worship, their early business ventures, and their residences. Roaming the countryside of decades past, through a landscape of bountiful cotton and turn-of-the-century textile mills, readers of all ages will discover their hometowns anew, meeting common and prominent citizens, such as veterans, teachers, farmers, mayors, businessmen, and other civic leaders. These images and their stories recall a simpler time and preserve for future generations visions of Chester County's unique past.
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Indianapolis
by W. C. Madden
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
Inaugurated as the state capital in 1825, Indianapolis was patterned after the nation's capital and laid out on a mile-square grid with Monument Circle at its center. As the city grew and experienced the tumult of the Civil War, legislators decided to erect a monument to the war's fallen servicemen. In 1902, one of the world's most outstanding memorials was completed-the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Surrounding Monument Circle, "The Circle City" gets its nickname from the prominence and historical significance of the central city structure. Throughout the years, Indianapolis has maintained its commitment to honoring the achievements of Hoosiers. This dedication to Indiana has given the capital its own rich history, told not only through monuments and memorials, but also through the architecture, parks, businesses, and people that make up the heart of Indianapolis. This new book documents the heroes and history of the city, using an impressive collection of vintage photographs from the late 1800s through the early 1900s juxtaposed against present-day images.
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Fort Sheridan
by Laura Tucker
Part of the Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing Inc.) series
Fort Sheridan is a national historic treasure nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan. It was established as an army base in 1887 and decommissioned in 1993, giving way to its rebirth as a township and forest preserve. Laura Tucker, a six-year resident, avid photographer, and Fort Sheridan enthusiast, has researched and compiled a collection of photographs and facts that highlight the ever-changing uses of the structures and the chameleon-like personality of the fort.