Books
Massillon: Reflections of a Community
Massillon: Reflections of a Community gathers into a 12-inch by 9-inch hardcover book the history of Massillon from the early 1800s, when the first surveying team arrived, to the present day. The book's 240 pages are packed with 700 identified images from more than 100 public and private collections. It depicts the canal, streetcars, industries, Presidential candidates, mill workers, trains, parades, firefighters and fires, floods, police, houses, sports, downtown businesses, churches, fallen heroes, and more. Photographs are reproduced in rich black and brown duotones to bring out all the details. ©2009 $39.90
4th Street: A Century of History & Design
4th Street: A Century of History & Design details a six-block National Register neighborhood recognized for its architectural excellence and historic significance. Its homes were constructed between the 1830s and the 1930s. The book’s 48 pages include the stories of 27 Fourth Street homes. More than 100 photographs depict the residences, their architectural details, and the people who built them and subsequently lived there. The softbound book, which includes a map of the neighborhood, can be enjoyed as a local history or used as a self-guided walking tour. ©1998 $14.00
To purchase, contact us.
Towpath to Towpath: A History of Massillon, Ohio
Towpath to Towpath, a comprehensive history of Massillon from 1807 to 2002, recounts the town’s evolution from the canal era heyday when mules trudged the towpath to today when recreational activity rules the revived trail. The 244-page hardcover with dust jacket contains short, richly-illustrated topical chapters; a map denoting neighborhoods and landmarks; a detailed Massillon timeline; a street name index; and charts of community leaders, coaches, and schools. The index helps locate information about individuals, businesses, organizations, events, and buildings. ©2002 $28.50
To purchase, contact us.
