Horse-drawn buggies, turn-of-the-century automobiles and electric streetcars bustle along Congress Avenue on a black-and-white postcard postmarked 1903.

At its 23rd annual cultural history conference, the Homewood-based South Suburban Heritage Association announced this year’s winner of its Distinguished Friend of South Suburban Heritage award.

For nearly two centuries, the Maine State Prison stood as a Main Street landmark — a sure sign to out-of-towner’s that they had arrived in the town of Thomaston.

By page 92 of Michael Eversmeyer's "Pittsburgh 1900-1945," I was crying. It was the Rittenhouse Hotel that sprang the leak.

There's a new book that celebrates Idyllwild and the San Jacinto Mountains.

Local historian Jean Cross explores the depths of the area's history in her new book, "Prescott Valley," published by Arcadia Press as part of a heritage series that looks at people and towns across the country called "Images of America."

History is more than wars and generals.

Cheryl Jett set pen book on Edwardsville postcards

“Get out. Explore James City County’s ancient landscape. One will find, even in these modern times, traces of the past,” writes Sara E. Lewis at the end of her new book, a pictorial history of rural James City.

When it came to compiling a book of photographs about Carroll County’s agricultural heritage, it wasn’t finding the old photos that was the hard part, author Lyndi McNulty said. It was narrowing down the 2,600 photos collected to the 128 pages of space they had available, she said.

With her head filled with historical facts about the Jews of Florida, Marcia Jo Zerivitz faced a daunting task last year.

Eagle County author Shirley Welch recognized for preserving local history

The historic Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven, FL, is saying so long to all of it’s amusement park rides.

Images of America focuses on Lititz with latest volume

“Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve” is one of the Images of America series from Arcadia Publishing.

Oil is ubiquitous to the history of Signal Hill, but one book sets out to show that more pumps through the veins of the city’s history than just black gold.

John Murphy, Greenwood, remembers water skiing as a young teen on the east side of Indianapolis … in the Miramar Club swimming pool.

Indianapolis Social Clubs, by Jim Hillman and John Murphy, is now available at local stores, including Bookmamas (9 S. Johnson) and the Walgreens in Irvington.

Madison County historian shares stories and photos of town in new book.

New pictorial book details the settlement and development of North Shore community

Called the "Gem of the Endless Mountains," Sullivan County has been a crossroad and ethnic melting pot in the highlands of northern Pennsylvania for more than two centuries.

No, I have neither purchased stock in, nor taken employ as a publicity person for, Arcadia, even though they are headquartered just outside Charleston, S.C., one of my favorite cities on the planet.

His parents' stories of the first fair - held, like the 1964 expo, at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park - fascinated Cotter, whose book "Images of America: The 1939-1940 New York World's Fair," will be released June 15.

A new book featuring photos of Hornell offers a glimpse into the city’s past.

About 60 well-wishers gathered at the Pasadena Museum of History Sunday afternoon to honor local community activist Roberta Martínez, whose book “Latinos in Pasadena” is scheduled to released by Arcadia Publishing on April 27.

Ken and Donna Seger are inviting Fenton residents to take a trip down memory lane in the form of old postcards while celebrating the city's 175th birthday this summer.

Among the hundreds of reasons - including hundreds of photographs - to pick up Roberta Martinez's new "Latinos in Pasadena" is a photo on Page 102 that should be mandatory viewing for the good officers of the Sierra Madre P.D.

The Murray Morgan Award -- named for the famed author -- was awarded to Roger Cushman Edwards.

Bob Smith, local author and board member, docent and researcher for the Idyllwild Area Historical Society (IAHS), captures Idyllwild’s history in narrative and previously unpublished photographs in his just-released book, “Idyllwild and the High San Jacintos.”

When Town of Evans Historian Cheryl Delano was given the opportunity to put together a book based on her hometown it was a dream come true.

“Friday Harbor” by Mike and Julia Vouri and the San Juan Historical Society tells a unique and richly detailed story about this historic seaside village, which is celebrating its centennial this year.

“More than banquet halls, golf courses and swimming pools, social clubs were a haven for businessmen, politicians and community leaders, offering respite from public scrutiny."

In the book The 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair: Creation & Legacy, co-authors Bill Young and Bill Cotter explain that the efforts to bring the fair to New York began with a group of businessmen who wanted to do something special to celebrate the state’s 300th anniversary, which would be in 1964.

On April 20 Sullivan County will have its own picture/postcard book available purchase.

"Hampton" a photographic history book by co-authors Wythe Holt and Hampton History Museum Curator Mike Cobb has gone into a second printing and is still selling well.

“As I sat looking through my grandmothers old photos, I thought that others may have similar ‘treasures’ tucked away in boxes or drawers, and how sad not to share them,” said Dana Thompson.

For Roger Durham, the challenge was to coax the bigger picture from the smaller frame.

For Roger Durham, the challenge was to coax the bigger picture from the smaller frame.

Warren Carlson only spent a few years living in Skykomish, but he still considers it home.

Binghamton, once known as Chenango Point, has since been affectionately called by several names: the Parlor City, one of the Square Deal Towns, Bingo-all appellations for a jewel of the southern tier of New York State.

“Early Amusement Parks of Orange County” is a tribute to early entertainment venues like the Lion County Safari and the Japanese Village, as well as the early days of well known parks like Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm.

Latest edition in ‘Images of Sports’ series has the Boston Marathon well covered

Jonathan West book covers rich history

Autograph Reception To Be Held for Historical Postcards

Robert Earl Reed Jr. of Tyler holds local history in his heart – and hands.

The book, a history of Concord and Farragut in photographs, was published by Arcadia Publishing and released Monday, March 23.

Book designed to dispel some popular myths as it traces the desert city’s humble beginning

Lighthouses of Bar Harbor and the Acadia Region, the seventh lighthouse book authored by noted lighthouse historian Tim Harrison of Whiting has just been released.

Restaurateurs are trying all kinds of gimmicks to get penny-pinching patrons back into the restaurants.

Back in 1818, a 12.5 cent ride on the Staten Island ferry would take you from the bustling, foul-smelling Manhattan port to a quiet landscape soon to be dotted with mansions and retreat houses for the very rich.

At last there is a published history of Yountville.

Horse-drawn carriages, long dresses and dirt roads grace the pages of two books showcasing the history of the White Horse and Black Horse pikes.

Book tells marina history

Sorting through old photographs and digging through dusty archives was more than simply a labor of love for native authors Kathleen and Robert Hubbard.

As a freelance writer, Jonita Davis knows her stuff. But when she took on the project of writing the history of the Michigan City Marinas, she didn't really know what she was getting into.

Arcadia Publishing, well known publishers of local and regional history books, has just published a new book entitled "Fairport and Perinton" which features many rare views of the Erie Canal.

From ice cream peddler to ice cream icon, founder Tom Carvel left his mark on the industry

Writing a book, non-fiction or otherwise, requires dedication, hard work and a whole lot of free time.

A new book is shedding light on a history of WIU that has rarely been seen before.

Postcard collector Elizabeth Huntoon Coursen has a book out that shines a spotlight on both her avocation and her hometown of Brunswick.

Town officials are raving about Franklin resident Alan R. Earls' new book, "Franklin Then and Now."

"My hope for the book is that of any historian, that the stories told will live on..."

The Boston Marathon is nothing short of Epic, every mile of the course is hallowed ground.

Bridgeport residents should have a deeply nostalgic experience paging through another new historical tome, "Bridgeport 1900-1960."

Photographs and memories will be the twin topics Saturday, Apr. 4

One postcard of Bridgeport will always have a soft spot in Andy Pehanick’s heart.

After writing seven books, local author and historian Tom Perry still says he doesn’t know how all of it happened.

The Arcadia Publishing Company released the newest edition of Images in America this week, and it is the history of Oak Hill in photos.

The Box Factory in the village of Fairport is a popular gathering place to get an ice cream or a cup of Joe.

On the first warm day of the season, armed with Alexandra Kathryn Mosca's appropriately titled "Green-Wood Cemetery" as my gravestone bible, I found myself with three friends lollygagging the 478 acres-sightseeing the dead.

Broadcaster and author Lee Dorman’s love for local radio covers some 48 years, dating back to his days as a rock ‘n’ roll DJ and later a general manager with stints at WKDA and WLAC.

More than two hundred images depict the history of this mid-Michigan town with a strong Bavarian heritage.

By the mid-1800s, Native Americans, farmers and lumber companies were making their livelihood in Isabella County.

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