Indiana County Through Time

Author(s): Spencer Sadler and Mike Rieg 

ISBN: 9781625450111
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In the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains about 60 miles east of Pittsburgh, the fertility of Indiana County has provided its inhabitants for generations. Starting with predated Native American Indians tribes, the county experienced a salt boom along the Conemaugh River, mined a legacy of bituminous coal production, and earned the title of the "Christmas Tree Capitol of the World".
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Indiana County, for a small town, has all its residents can ask for. An hour’s drive east of Pittsburgh, the area has a long history that predates written, European documentation, a university and coal industry that has allowed for cultural diversity, a sturdy infrastructure and social services network, thousands of acres of parks and recreation, historic railway and canal systems, Amish country, and traditional fairs and festivals.

The rich architecture in the area suggests an attention to detail, financial sustenance, and a cultural awareness. The churches, town halls, homes, and historic episodes in the area denote a complexity of unity, community, and time-honored traditions.

Though there have only been a few residents who have earned national prominence, one has become the face (and voice) of the town, Jimmy Stewart. And, because of the significance of his movie, It’s a Wonderful Life, and the fact that there are over eighty Christmas tree farms that annually harvest 500,000 trees, Indiana County identifies its self as the ‘Christmas Tree Capitol of the World’.

As we still continue to unearth stories of people of all races and religions in the region, Indiana County’s documented history and oral traditions cultivate an entertaining and dynamic history.

BOOK ISBN 9781625450111
FORMAT 235 x 165 mm
BINDING Paperback
PAGES 96 pages
PUBLICATION DATE 15 November 2013
TERRITORY World
ILLUSTRATIONS 92 black-and-white and 92 colour photographs

 

 






Spencer Sadler is a history buff, and Mike Rieg is a history teacher for the Indiana Area Public Schools. A local freelance writer for local papers with two previous books, Sadler called on the help of one of his former teachers who sparked his interests in bygone eras, Rieg, to assist with the immense amount of legwork necessary for this project, finding old photos, taking new photos, and sifting through volumes of historical materials.