New Book Celebrates the History of West Salem

Oct. 27, 2011 - PRLog -- New from Arcadia Publishing, Lynn Mack, Debra Meaghers and Kimberli Fitzgerald is West Salem. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images giving readers a unique opportunity to reconnect to the history that shaped their community.

Few people realize that West Salem was an independent town for over 30 years. From its early development in the mid-19th century when valley homesteaders grew wheat, hops, and fruits to the founding of Fairview School in 1868, the opening of the Center Street Bridge across the Willamette River in 1886, the rail line in 1909, and a city charter in 1913 to the surrender of that charter to Salem in 1949, the West Salem area forged its own unique identity.

Today, West Salem is a thriving community full of cherished memories alongside physical reminders of its independence, such as the Art Deco style city hall and jailhouse.

All author proceeds from the sale of the West Salem book are being donated to the Polk County Historical Society.
Join us for a book signing!

Sunday, Nov. 13th from 3-5pm
Launch Party at Annette’s Café


Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or www.arcadiapublishing.com.

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With more than 7,500 local history titles published to date, Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Widely recognized sepia books feature hundreds of vintage historical images.