Main Street Book, Up from the River, for sale Saturday, Dec. 10th (Posted by Ginger Smith)
Main Street Book, Up from the River, for sale Saturday, Dec. 10th
Batesville, my home since 1972, is my home forever, and I am excited and so happy so many volunteers put together this historical story of our town. It is a special place, indeed. I worked at the Courthouse on Main Street for 16 years, and was a part of the Main Street History as history was made. I remember Spit Corner and the men who sat around the courthouse outside and inside on cold days, and I am proud to have worked and lived through that specific time. Lifelong friends and fond memories I will forever have, and I think everyone needs to buy a copy of this book, to read and to give as gifts! I am getting mine soon, and I know everyone who contributed to its content and end result, such a fine book! Salute Batesville Main Street! and everyone who had a part in it! Ginger Smith
The new history book about Batesville, Arkansas’ historic Main Street is now on sale at the Old Independence Regional Museum in Batesville and also at the Main Street program offices in the Barnett Building. The 135-page history is packed with over 185 vintage photos dating from just after the Civil War until recent times. Seven local historians researched the story of each city block, from State Street to Seventh Street. Everyone who worked on the project was a volunteer. (See web site or FB page for so many who volunteered their time and talents to preserve our great little town of Batesville and its memories.) The project required over two years. (Photo and information courtesy of Craig Ogilvie)
“We will have the Main Street book, Up from the River, for sale at Citizens and First Community banks as well as the museum, Arts Council Studio on Main and the Main Street office in the Barnett. This Saturday (10th) we will also have them for sale at the craft fair held at the Barnett from 9 to 5. Look for us. Pass the word since they will make great Christmas gifts and are only $20.” Per News Release
Saluting our veterans who are too often the forgotten men and women of America. Court House, Batesville, Arkansas, 1930s. (By Kenneth Rorie)
