Arcadia
Publishing’s newest book in its Images of America series is called Shelby
Township and will be available at local bookstores in December
2010. The book, written by committee member Hilary Davis, is filled with over 200 captioned images that tell the
story of Shelby Township from its beginnings in 1818 through the 1970s. It chronicles the development of the township
into a quiet rural landscape dotted with farms and villages followed by the rapid change into the bustling suburban community
we live in today.
The book features chapters
on the early settlement of the township, the families and farms that fostered its growth and prosperity, and the development
of schools, transportation, and centers of commerce. One chapter is devoted to the rise and fall of the Packard Proving
Grounds and another to the rich history of Spring Hill Farm, which includes a stop on the Underground Railroad, a country
retreat for boxer Joe Louis, and the site of a Cold War missile base.
Proceeds from the sale of
the book will be donated to local charities including the Packard Motor Car Foundation for the restoration of the Packard
Proving Grounds.
Beginning December 6, 2010,
the book can be purchased directly from Arcadia Publishing by calling (888) 313-2665 or online at www.arcadiapublishing.com. Or, it can be purchased locally at the following locations:
Barnes & Noble Shelby Twp
Borders Shelby Twp
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Bommarito's
Bakery St Clair Shores, MI |
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Books Connection Shelby Township, MI |
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New Horizons Book Shop Roseville, M |
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Walgreens #11395 Shelby Township, MI
Dearborn
Music Dearborn, MI
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