MANSFIELD, Ohio–Rich in history and timeless in beauty, the storied lands of Richland County are presented in local author Timothy McKee’s new book “Richland County Through Time.”
The lands of Richland County that ride atop the Continental Divide in Ohio are presented here as they have evolved through the lifetimes since photographers first began capturing the scenes.
McKee’s tour of the county, from north to south, takes in villages, towns and cities as well as parks and natural attractions that have drawn people to the area for generations.
From small town family settings to nationally acclaimed tourist sites, this album of photographs documents why people have taken pride in their hometowns for the county’s two hundred years. From agricultural roots to cutting edge technology it shows how Richland County has shown exceptional adaptability in achieving its remarkable diversity.
Though oftentimes leading the nation in innovation, the county has, at the same time, kept many of its antique treasures pristine and unchanged throughout the years. Enjoy this chronicle of timeless Americana as it was then and as it is now.
Highlights of Richland County Through Time include:
• Pictures and stories collected from the author’s poplar weekly Then & Now column in the Richland Source.
• Images are drawn from 7 local historical societies and 12 private collections.
• Some images have never before been seen in print.
• The book treats some historical sites with images from four different eras to give the reader a sense of how the place developed through the years.
Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.
Author to sign books
Author Timothy McKee will be on hand at Holly’s Book Rack to autograph copies of his new book Richland County Through Time on Friday, April 17 from 6-8 p.m.
Holly’s Book Rack will be open after hours for this special event, to give readers an opportunity to chat with the author and enjoy refreshments. Holly will be selling the book at 25 percent off the published price through April 16 in advance of the event. The Book Rack is located at 1464 Lexington Avenue in the Appleseed Center.
Author Timothy McKee’s text and images follow a route south from the northern edge of the county, to include Plymouth, Shiloh, Shelby, Ontario, Mansfield, Lexington, Bellville, Butler and Lucas.
Included in the collection of photographs are historical landmarks, street views and natural scenic views. Photos from today are all presented in full, sometimes breathtaking color.
Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America’s people and places. Discover more than 9,000 small towns and downtowns at http://www.arcadiapublishing.com.
