John Anicic was busy compiling a book on Fontana's history for Arcadia Publishing -- one of those sepia-toned, largely pictorial volumes nearly every community now has -- when someone suggested he put together a similar book on Kaiser Steel.

Covering almost 100 years, the new campus photo history book titled "Humboldt State University" shares the growth of the college on the hill over Arcata. A loyal alumna, Katy Tahja - who lives in Mendocino County - shares her love for her alma mater in this new book.

Local authors Tyrone Lim and Dolly Pangan-Specht and Arcadia Publishing present Filipinos in the Willamette Valley, the newest addition to the popular Images of America Series.

CHATSWORTH — Chatsworth, known today for its Cranberry Festival, was once the site of the elite Chatsworth Club, whose members included the Astors, Morgans, Vanderbilts, Biddles, Drexels, Goulds and Levi P. Morton, who served as vice president of the United States from 1889 to 1893.

Comparing the present to the past is a significant key to understanding history.

Local historian Sybil Barnes will sign copies of her just-released book "Estes Park" at the Baldpate Inn this evening, following a short program and discussion session with the author.

New publications help us lament the city's lost architectural past and celebrate recent standouts

When we moved to Georgia, I tried to pad the transition with various books about what a great place it was and the interesting things that have happened here.

Story of city told in 210 photos

From Amesbury's recent creton cook-off of the classic, potted meat spread said to have originated in 18th century Quebec to The Thirsty Whale in Newburyport's poutine, a Quebecois diner staple of french fries topped with gravy and cheese curd, the region has a notedly French-Canadian flair.

Simon J. Bronner, Penn State Harrisburg professor and author of the book Images of America, Greater Harrisburg's Jewish Community says "people began coming here including peddlers and immigrants because they were attracted not only to the idea of the state capital but it was a growing river hub especially with the development of the Pennsylvania canal in the mid-19th century."

Jinx Pyle and Jayne Peace Pyle’s latest book, “Payson,” provides a wonderful pictorial look at the area.

Old postcards contain some of the earliest images of Flagstaff's pioneer days.

“Much more than millworkers” is the concise and heartfelt description Dyke Hendrickson uses when he talks about Franco-American families who shaped many Maine communities.

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Writer depicts Altoona’s past through postcards

Through hundreds of vintage photographs, Dyke Hendrickson's new book takes a fond look at the history and culture of Franco-Americans in Maine.

Thanks to Ruth Ann Montgomery, Evansville residents should know practically everything they ever wanted to know about their hometown.

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Longtime city resident publishes book that discusses the history of the city through pictures.

Douglas Barberio may be an associate professor of mathematics at Rockland Community College, but his passion for railroads has also made him a history expert.

Pasco County's history is in Jeff Cannon's blood.

James Benson spent the past 14 months culling through thousands of historical photos of Brockton, looking for the best ones to illustrate life in the city from the 1860s to the 1960s.

It was labor of love for Hari

As I mentioned in January -- upon the publication of Historic Dallas Hotels and its accompanying postcard set and Park and Rec historian Sally Rodriguez's White Rock Lake -- Arcadia Publishing has long done a bang-up job documenting Dallas's history.

This fascinating new book introduces us to the landed gentry of the Somerset Hills, with over 200 images bringing to life these colorful families and their magnificent estates.

Alex Moreno Areyan introduced me, a year before her death in 2008, to 104-year-old Dona Berta Gomez and to the mostly ignored history of the Mexican-Americans who have long called Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach home.

A new book, “Images of America: Harriman State Park,” by Ronnie Clark Coffey extensively details the history of Harriman State Park.

A postcard history of Sayre is being published by Arcadia Publishing and will be available for sale in October 2010.

The recent collaboration between the Amherst Historical Society and author-scholars Donna M. DeBlasio and Martha I. Pallante proved to be a happy one.

Immigrant Caesar Morelli played with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show before moving to Erie in 1899, where he organized Morelli's Band and became the first Italian in the Erie Philharmonic Orchestra.

Arcata is home of Humboldt State University, one of 23 campuses that comprise the California State University system.

With around 30 pages per book, "Cool Stuff Every Kid Should Know" is bursting with historical facts, quirky stories, and fun knowledge about the city and state you're vacationing to.

Did you know that some states have their own muffins listed right up there alongside the state flag, bird, and tree?