Purcellville by Meredith Thomas (English) Paperback Book

Description: Purcellville by Meredith Thomas, Purcellville Preservation Association With so many of its buildings and architectural phases still intact, Purcellvilles strong visual links clearly show how a typical rural town in America evolved. On the main road from the port of Alexandria west to Winchester, Purcellvilles midway location allowed it to grow from a simple drovers tavern to a turnpike stagecoach stop that was complete with hotel, livery, store, and blacksmith and wheelwright shops. The arrival of railroad technology in 1874 enabled Purcellville to become a mercantile hub for the fertile Loudoun Valley. Its growth blossomed around the train station, a block north and west of the original village. When divided highways replaced the railroad in 1968, Purcellville had a third surge of growth in businesses, schools, and homes on its fringes, now easily reached by automobile. Like rings on a tree, each of these growth layers represents the technology and society of the age. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Images of America: Purcellville explores, in lovingly saved pictures and detailed captions, this classic evolution of a small American town. In cooperation with the Purcellville Preservation Association, author Meredith Thomas hopes these photographs will provide the visual links in the chain that will connect residents and visitors to a profound appreciation for what remains. Review Text Title: History of Purcellville Told Through Photographs Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Date: 7/11/2011 The newest addition to Arcadia Publishings popular Images of America series is Purcellville from local author Meredith Thomas and the Purcellville Preservation Society, with local historian Eugene Scheel providing the forward for the book. Purcellville boasts more than 200 vintage photographs and memories of days gone by. With so many of its buildings and architectural phases still intact, Purcellvilles strong visual links clearly show how a typical rural town in America evolved. On the main road from the port of Alexandria west to Winchester, Purcellvilles midway location allowed it to grow from a simple drovers tavern to a turnpike stagecoach stop that was complete with hotel, livery, store, and blacksmith and wheelwright shops. The arrival of railroad technology in 1874 enabled Purcellville to become a mercantile hub for the fertile Loudoun Valley. Its growth blossomed around the train station, a block north and west of the original village. When divided highways replaced the railroad in 1968, Purcellville had a third surge of growth in businesses, schools, and homes on its fringes, now easily reached by automobile. Like rings on a tree, each of these growth layers represents the technology and society of the age. Purcellville explores, in lovingly saved pictures and detailed captions, this classic evolution of a small American town. In cooperation with the Purcellville Preservation Association, Thomas hopes these photographs will provide the visual links in the chain that will connect residents and visitors to a profound appreciation for what remains. Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at or (888)-313-2665. 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 Americas people and places. Have we done a book on your town? ### Details ISBN0738587559 Author Purcellville Preservation Association Short Title PURCELLVILLE Publisher Arcadia Publishing (SC) Language English ISBN-10 0738587559 ISBN-13 9780738587554 Media Book Format Paperback Series Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) Illustrations Yes Pages 128 Year 2011 Publication Date 2011-07-11 Audience General/Trade We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138011423;

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