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Good Gift: Local History Book With 2,000 Photos
December 22, 2009
If you are looking for the perfect last minute Christmas gift, consider a new book that tells the history of North Escambia and surrounding areas with about 2,000 photographs.
The book is called “A Pictorial History Volume II”, and it includes Century and northeastern Escambia County, Florida; Flomaton Alabama; and Jay and northern Santa Rosa County; and surrounding areas.
The photos were compiled by Jerry Fischer and Jerry Simmons and published by the Alger-Sullivan Historical Society.
“One lady that looked at the book got tears in her eyes because it brought back so many memories,” said Fischer.
People — from dozens of old school photos — make up a portion of the book.
“There are a lot of people in the book,” Fischer said. “Probably half of them are already passed away. It’s just a lot of memories.”
The book is available from Alger-Sullivan Historical Society members and at the Leach House Museum at 610 4th Street in the Century Historical District from 9 until 1 Monday-Friday. The book can also be ordered by mail (but not for Christmas delivery). Send a check for $30.00 plus $5.00 postage and packaging (padded envelope) to the ASHS, P.O. Box 1002, Century 32535.
For more information, contact Jerry Simmons at (251) 765-2629 or Jerry Fischer at (850) 256-3980.
Pictured above: The Jackson Theater in 1951. Pictured below: Jay High School undefeated team from 1943-1944. The photographs are two of about two thousand in a new book released by the Escambia County Historical Society. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Comments
4 Responses to “Good Gift: Local History Book With 2,000 Photos”
I worked in Century for 25 plus years and I love the books. I went to the old House used as a musem and bought 1 and got the other at the bank party. I also picked up a book about the area, “Everyday life”. How lucky we are to have such local talent. Thanks
AL, the book may be mailed for a $6.00 charge for packaging and postage.
Mickey, thanks for the compliment. I am fielding the compliments for Jerry Fischer and myself – any complaints go dirctly to Fischer!
how in the world did I miss this? This book would have been perfect for my 76yr old dad who was born / raised in that area.
Hello Shirley Jean White!!
Glad to see you and me still here!!
Great book!!
Mickey Powell