On The Banks Of The Ole St Joe PDF Download

ON THE BANKS OF OLE ST. JOE, a selected history of the twin cities of St. Joseph & Benton Harbor, Michigan, written by Kathryn S. Zerler, ill. by Vicky Nemethy. ON THE BANKS OF THE OLE ST. JOE chronicles the public-& private-activities of community leaders who settled Newberryport & Brunson Harbor, the villages which would become the cities of St. Joseph & Benton Harbor, Michigan. As the first 20th century history written about the area, the book describes events & personalities responsible for the development of Blossomtime, Silver Beach, Whitcomb Hotel, Krasl Art Center, Curious Kids' Museum & more. The stories will touch the memories of many people living today who experienced the fun of Silver Beach & Shadowland Ballroom or remember gracious evenings at the Whitcomb. ON THE BANKS is for friends of the twin cities area from the very young who need to know about the past, to the very old who need to tell about it, & to all of us in between who still have a chance to make our dreams come true. This hard-cover book features a four-color dust jacket, 10 illustrations & 117 historic photographs, some of which have never been previously published. Price is $15.95. For information on purchasing this book, contact The Sleeping Cat Pr., 548 Ridgeway, St. Joseph, MI 49085, (616) 983-0077.