Preservation Virginia, a private, nonprofit, statewide historic preservation leader holds the notable distinction of being the first statewide historic preservation organization established in the nation. For more than 129 years, Preservation Virginia has worked to ensure the relevance of the Commonwealth’s historic places. The multi-faceted and impactful nature of advocacy programs, six historic sites including […]
Making Life Better • The Story of Southern Pine Electric Power Association
The information within these pages comes from numerous sources and recollections of directors, employees, members, and community leaders. Our sincere gratitude goes to the people who contributed their time and expertise toward developing the content of this book and to Mr. Don Jordan for his valuable assistance during the course of this project. Without his […]
Steele County in the Civil War
More than 700 soldiers who served in the American Civil War called Steele County, Minnesota “home.” Most were young, some too young to volunteer at age 15, and a few were older, in their forties. They held every rank, from private to general, but most of them were privates. Some were wounded in battle, some […]
Captured Moments
Can you imagine what life will be like in 175 years, when someone pulls this dusty book off a shelf and flips through its pages? We will never know. In pictures, maps, and words, we have Captured Moments of the first 175 years of Moultrie County history (and before) that led us to today. Through […]
Oakey’s Funeral Service & Crematory First 150 Years
Oakey’s Funeral Service & Crematory has remained a family-owned and -operated company, holding the distinction of being the oldest business in the Roanoke Valley. Samuel G. “Sammy” Oakey III, the current president, is a great-great-grandson of the founder. His son, Samuel G. “Sam” Oakey IV, also works for the company, and other family members hold […]
Monroe, Ohio . . . Firmly Founded . . . Proudly Growing
This book reflects the growth of this nation. How Monroe grew from a small settlement to the growing city it is today is a testament to the leaders of the past and the foundation that they built. Showing where we have come from will help us to build the future of Monroe and nurture its […]
America’s Bicycle Route
As a nonprofit organization, Adventure Cycling Association’s mission is to inspire and empower people to travel by bicycle. Established in 1973 as Bikecentennial, we are the premier bicycle-travel organization in North America with more than 35 years of experience and 50,000 members.The TransAmerica Trail is the reward for the travails of the Bikecentennial dreamers, the […]
