Bøger af Jeri Holland

From the deep, dark wilderness of the Western Reserve, to bustling industrial prospect of the 19th and 20th centuries, to picturesque image of Ohioan life, the history of settlement, village, town and city Cuyahoga Falls is here collected and recounted. Culled from dusty newspaper articles and personal accounts of the men and women who lived history, local historian Jeri Holland weaves you a tale of Natives and settlers, weird folklore and town characters, local landmarks and events both tragic and uplifting. Step back in time, walk the streets you know and see them in a whole new light. Read the names you've seen on signs and buildings and know the people that gave those names meaning. From Cuyahoga Falls: River of Memories will show you what you thought you knew and make it live.

Welcome to Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, a small American town that epitomizes America itself. With a history dating back to the rough decades when the land was a deep wilderness inhabited by natives and adventure-seeking Europeans, the town grew into an industrial juggernaut, weathered disasters, embraced inventiveness, and spearheaded progress. Between these covers readers will find a treasure trove of postcards from a colorful past. From grand old buildings and daily town life to the natural beauty and resources of the Cuyahoga River, the images in Postcard History Series: Cuyahoga Falls reflect memories of Americana and times long since past.