A photographic journey through a century and a half of life in Sharon and Mercer County, Pennsylvania. Created in partnership with The Herald, the Mercer County Historical Society, and members of the community, this richly illustrated volume brings local history to life through historic newspaper front pages, archival photographs, and treasured images submitted by area residents. Spanning from the late nineteenth century to the present day, the book captures the people, places, industries, celebrations, and everyday moments that have shaped generations of Mercer County residents. This heirloom-quality pictorial history serves as both a tribute to 150 years of local journalism and a lasting visual record of the region’s past.

The Herald and the Mercer County Historical Society collaborated to preserve and share the story of Mercer County through this pictorial history. Drawing upon The Herald’s extensive newspaper archives and the Mercer County Historical Society’s collections and local history expertise, the book brings together photographs, headlines, and community memories that document generations of life throughout the county. Together, the two organizations provide a unique perspective on the people, places, industries, and events that have shaped Mercer County’s history.

Pages: 128

Publisher: The Pediment Group, Inc.

Imprint: Pediment Publishing

Series: Through Our Eyes

Publication Date: 2014

State: Pennsylvania

Trim Size: 11 × 8.5 in

ISBN: 9781597255165

Format: Hardcover

BISACs:
HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
PHOTOGRAPHY / Photojournalism