Back by Popular Demand
2nd Edition Contributed by Joseph & Cheryl Homme
A comprehensive and illustrated history of Palmer’s businesses and buildings, which also chronicles individual business owners and dates of business operation from 1897 to 1970. Discusses the challenges of operating a business during the frontier days of Alaska and the efforts by business owners to build and eventually incorporate the City of Palmer.
– 314 pages, fully indexed
– History and analysis
– 410 photographs
– An inventory and timeline of more than 1,000 businesses
– Biographical sketches of selected business owners
2nd Edition BOOK AVAILABILITY in 2024:
– September 16th at Palmer Moose, 7pm, book launch & presentation.
– Beginning September 17th at Fireside Books 720 S. Alaska Street, and at The Colony House Museum, and the Visitor’s Center in Palmer.
– November 18th at Palmer Moose, 8pm (after Historical Society History Night)
ISBN: 978-0-692-95257-3
$39.95
Other Books by Joseph and Cheryl Homme:
– Cures and Chaos: The Life & Times of Dr. Vincent Hume and His Impact on a Frontier Alaska Town (Palmer)
– Retro Romance: Classic Tips for Today’s Couple
– Storybook Culture: The Art of Popular Children’s Books
