Assembled for the Michigan Historical Commission, this collection of sketches of some 2,000 of Michigan’s distinguished...... more

Assembled for the Michigan Historical Commission, this collection of sketches of some 2,000 of Michigan’s distinguished...... more

, and other documents from archives, libraries, and historical societies-including the National Archives, the Library of...... more

In 1968, farm-centered Sterling Township was busy turning into the bustling suburban city of Sterlin... more

Founded in 1846, Walker County is a scenic, sprawling territory of 800 square miles located in the s... more

Kyle, Texas, was founded in 1880 when settlers from the nearby established communities of Blanco and... more

Main Street and taking in the Old Jail Art Center, the stately limestone courthouse, the Fort Griffin State Historic Site...... more

Though Limestone County was established on April 11, 1846, the first Anglo settlers arrived in 1833,... more

Ancient burial mounds lined the river, known to the native people as the Owashtanong. The first whit... more

Had it not been for the building of the railroads in the 1840s, Ayer may not have been established. ... more

Before six flags flew over Tyler County, Native American settlers created forest trails and left art... more

This fourth-smallest county in Texas was created in December 1870 from parts of Wood, Hunt, Van Zand... more

Known for small-town charm and a beautiful countryside, the area known as Sparta Township was first ... more

The Nueces River runs west to east across La Salle County, and at one time it served as the boundary... more

When an army scouting party headed north from Fredericksburg in 1851 to select a site for a new mili... more

Located on the rolling Blackland Prairies of Northeast Texas, Greenville was founded in January 1847... more

From its founding as a steel-making area that rivaled any in the world for quality and quantity, to ... more

From its roots in the unbroken wilderness of central East Texas, Anderson County has overcome many a... more

Huntsville is one of the oldest and most revered cities in the Lone Star State. Founded in the mid-1... more

Although less than one square mile in area, Weehawkenas rich history extends more than 400 years to ... more

. The loss of these historic landmarks prompted the beginning of a group of volunteer firefighters that protected the town...... more

Redondo Beach in the 1910s and 1920s was one of the best-attended weekend getaway spots in America. ... more

Cherokee County into an unspoiled destination for winter Texans, while its historical significance and one-of-a-kind charm...... more

, Winnsboro, Quitman, and Hawkins were founded and continued to grow. The county’s many lakes, historic sites, festivals, and...... more

It has been referred to as the "Little Republic" and the "Jewel of the North Shore," but to local re... more

Charles Barnard, a Connecticut entrepreneur, settled in the Brazos Valley in 1849, running an Indian... more

Lee County illustrates the region’s history through vintage photographs, many of which are previousl... more

Methuen is located in the Merrimack Valley in northeastern Massachusetts. Thirty miles north of Bost... more

historic photographs. Most of the topics included are not strictly local in nature: Pre-Columbian art, United States westward...... more

The intersection of I-55 and Illinois Route 53, a major north-south road in DuPage Township, became ... more

Readington Township was created by royal charter on July 15, 1730, as Readings or Readings Town. The... more

Chattahoochee Valley together as a distinctive region. Through a variety of images, including historic photographs, postcards, and...... more

Fanwood is a tribute to a town of strong leaders, proud homeowners, committed volunteers, and succes... more

first time, draw attention to families, churches, schools, memorable personalities, and historic sites. This collection also...... more

With edges along the Carolina border and the Lumber River, Scotland County boasts features reminisce... more