New Book Tells History of Waterville Using Postcards

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - May 6, 2013 - PRLog -- The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Postcard History Series is Waterville from local author Earle G. Shettleworth Jr. The book boasts a collection of over 200 vintage images and postcards of memories from days gone by.

Recognized today as one of Maine's largest central communities, Waterville has grown immensely since its early beginnings. Due to its location on the west bank of the Kennebec River, which provided power for mills built between 1850 and 1950, Waterville thrived as a center for textile manufacturing and papermaking. Early industries also included lumbering, farming and shipbuilding. The community's location in the state made it a railroad center.

In 1813, Baptists founded Colby College, considered one of the nation's most prestigious liberal arts colleges. It has transformed Waterville into a true college town focused on preserving its heritage through preservation and downtown revitalization efforts.

Highlights of Waterville include:
•   Public Building and Spaces
•   Churches, Homes and Industries
•   Transportation and Hotels
•   The Old and New Colby Campus

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.  

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