Steps in Time (Paperback)
$19.95
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Description
In the early years of the twentieth century, when technological advancements like the Model-T were changing the nature of the American landscape and the assembly line was impacting workers’ leisure activities, individuals with remarkable foresight began the process of creating natural havens for the “comfort and welfare of the citizens.” In 1921, the Akron Metropolitan Park District, now known as Summit Metro Parks, was created.
The story of Summit Metro Parks is not only a history of the park district’s growth and a story of the diverse flora and fauna of the region; it is a chronicle of the vast array of people who enjoy and oversee the outdoor refuge. Author Sarah Vradenburg spent over four years researching the park district’s history, interviewing visitors and hiking with current and former employees for this book in celebration of the park district's 90th anniversary. Steps in Time is truly a people-oriented account of the land that is vital to the well-being of the area.
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