MONROE - The Green County Historical Society recently published a new book, "Monroe, Wisconsin Area Pictorial History."
The book is similar to the pictorial history published 10 years ago in that it includes a caption for each of the photos and is fully indexed - however, it includes 260 photos that were not included in the first book.
There are also more aerial views and photos of Monroe businesses and buildings. Each photograph has been carefully researched and includes a caption. Ten more years of research allows for more detail in the captions. It also contains a look into the rural area that includes the life and work necessary to maintain farms, which greatly contrasts to life today.
The work includes five photos that would have been included in "A Glimpse Back in Time," published in 2010. These five negatives, taken by Will E. Trukenbrod between 1910 and 1920, were found after that book was published. The photos in the "Glimpse" book were not captioned, but identifications can be found on the GCHS website.
The photos in that book give readers an idea what Monroe was like when automobiles replaced horses and wagons.
There are 676 photographs, spanning from the late 1860s to 2008, within the three picture books done by the Society in the last 10 years.
Books may be purchased at Sequels on the east side of the Square until the end of the year. The most recent book is also available at Schultz Pharmacy, Monroe Arts Center and Shane Figi Insurance. All books can also be ordered on the Society's website.
The book is similar to the pictorial history published 10 years ago in that it includes a caption for each of the photos and is fully indexed - however, it includes 260 photos that were not included in the first book.
There are also more aerial views and photos of Monroe businesses and buildings. Each photograph has been carefully researched and includes a caption. Ten more years of research allows for more detail in the captions. It also contains a look into the rural area that includes the life and work necessary to maintain farms, which greatly contrasts to life today.
The work includes five photos that would have been included in "A Glimpse Back in Time," published in 2010. These five negatives, taken by Will E. Trukenbrod between 1910 and 1920, were found after that book was published. The photos in the "Glimpse" book were not captioned, but identifications can be found on the GCHS website.
The photos in that book give readers an idea what Monroe was like when automobiles replaced horses and wagons.
There are 676 photographs, spanning from the late 1860s to 2008, within the three picture books done by the Society in the last 10 years.
Books may be purchased at Sequels on the east side of the Square until the end of the year. The most recent book is also available at Schultz Pharmacy, Monroe Arts Center and Shane Figi Insurance. All books can also be ordered on the Society's website.
