Hancock County

Hancock County

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Publication Date: 11th August 2001

The changing face of Hancock County is captured here with a fascinating collection of over 90 vintage images, each paired with their modern equivalent. This display allows us a glimpse into the past and an opportunity to recognize the often radical changes that have occurred. Hancock County Then & Now captures the essence of Hancock County's evolution. From the opening of the National Road that allowed visitors from near and far to help shape the face of the community, to its industrial boom in 1887 with the discovery of natural gas in the area, Hancock County has certainly kept pace with ... Read More

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The changing face of Hancock County is captured here with a fascinating collection of over 90 vintage images, each paired with their modern equivalent. This display allows us a glimpse into the past and an opportunity to recognize the often radical changes that have occurred. Hancock County Then & Now captures the essence of Hancock County's evolution. From the opening of the National Road that allowed visitors from near and far to help shape the face of the community, to its industrial boom in 1887 with the discovery of natural gas in the area, Hancock County has certainly kept pace with ... Read More
Description
The changing face of Hancock County is captured here with a fascinating collection of over 90 vintage images, each paired with their modern equivalent. This display allows us a glimpse into the past and an opportunity to recognize the often radical changes that have occurred. Hancock County Then & Now captures the essence of Hancock County's evolution. From the opening of the National Road that allowed visitors from near and far to help shape the face of the community, to its industrial boom in 1887 with the discovery of natural gas in the area, Hancock County has certainly kept pace with the changes over the years.
Details
  • Pages: 96
  • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
  • Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
  • Series: Then and Now
  • Publication Date: 11th August 2001
  • State: Indiana
  • Illustration Note: Black and White
  • ISBN: 9780738518510
  • Format: Paperback
  • BISACs:
    TRAVEL / Pictorials (see also PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional)
    PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional (see also TRAVEL / Pictorials)
    HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI)
Author Bio
Authors Joseph Skvarenina and Larry Fox are notable Hancock County historians. They are both past presidents of the Hancock County Historical Society. Mr. Skvarenina authored Images of America: Hancock County, and is the current official Hancock County historian. Mr. Fox is the archivist of the Riley Old Home Society.
Author Joseph L. Skvarenina is a resident of Greenfield and serves as president of the Hancock County Historical Society. This book allows longtime residents, newcomers, and interested observers alike to meet and remember Hancock County with pride. Teaching us about the past and inspiring stories of days gone by, this book will undoubtedly become a treasured addition to the personal libraries of residents and visitors for years to come.
The changing face of Hancock County is captured here with a fascinating collection of over 90 vintage images, each paired with their modern equivalent. This display allows us a glimpse into the past and an opportunity to recognize the often radical changes that have occurred. Hancock County Then & Now captures the essence of Hancock County's evolution. From the opening of the National Road that allowed visitors from near and far to help shape the face of the community, to its industrial boom in 1887 with the discovery of natural gas in the area, Hancock County has certainly kept pace with the changes over the years.
  • Pages: 96
  • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
  • Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
  • Series: Then and Now
  • Publication Date: 11th August 2001
  • State: Indiana
  • Illustrations Note: Black and White
  • ISBN: 9780738518510
  • Format: Paperback
  • BISACs:
    TRAVEL / Pictorials (see also PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional)
    PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional (see also TRAVEL / Pictorials)
    HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI)
Authors Joseph Skvarenina and Larry Fox are notable Hancock County historians. They are both past presidents of the Hancock County Historical Society. Mr. Skvarenina authored Images of America: Hancock County, and is the current official Hancock County historian. Mr. Fox is the archivist of the Riley Old Home Society.
Author Joseph L. Skvarenina is a resident of Greenfield and serves as president of the Hancock County Historical Society. This book allows longtime residents, newcomers, and interested observers alike to meet and remember Hancock County with pride. Teaching us about the past and inspiring stories of days gone by, this book will undoubtedly become a treasured addition to the personal libraries of residents and visitors for years to come.