Author: Joan Praed Lyons
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2009-07-01
Total Pages: 129
ISBN-13: 1625842503
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAlthough William Zion never lived in Zionsville, it was his business acuity that led to the railway station being built on Elijah and Polly Crosss plot of landthe beginnings of a burgeoning town. This strategic location brought development and prosperity to Zionsville as people traveling through Indiana stopped to discover the distinctive flair of this small but industrious community. Local historian Joan Praed Lyons depicts the spirit of a town in which a rousing game of donkey softball raised money for a new park and neighbors formed bucket brigades when fires broke out. In this delightful collection of vignettes, Lyons brings new life to Zionsvilles history through her engaging and meticulously researched prose.
Book Synopsis Remembering Zionsville by : Joan Praed Lyons
Download or read book Remembering Zionsville written by Joan Praed Lyons and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although William Zion never lived in Zionsville, it was his business acuity that led to the railway station being built on Elijah and Polly Crosss plot of landthe beginnings of a burgeoning town. This strategic location brought development and prosperity to Zionsville as people traveling through Indiana stopped to discover the distinctive flair of this small but industrious community. Local historian Joan Praed Lyons depicts the spirit of a town in which a rousing game of donkey softball raised money for a new park and neighbors formed bucket brigades when fires broke out. In this delightful collection of vignettes, Lyons brings new life to Zionsvilles history through her engaging and meticulously researched prose.