New Book Highlights the History of Grants-Milan

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - Oct. 18, 2013 - PRLog -- The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Grants-Milan from local Donald Jaramillo and Paul Milan. The book is set to release on October 28, 2013 and contains around 200 images.

Grants-Milan, N.M., is located on historic Route 66 between Albuquerque and Gallup. The Atlantic & Pacific Railroad hired three Grant brothers to establish Grant’s Camp in 1882, including a post office and telegraph office. The railroad changed the way of travel, and the marketing of cattle, farm products and timber created a number of booms for this little town.

“Grant” was officially changed to “Grants” in 1935 and the village of Milan was established in 1957 by Salvador Milan. In 1946, he converted a sheep ranch to a truck farm, which resulted in Grants-Milan being designated the “Carrot Capital of the World.” A uranium boom started in 1950 when the carrot boom busted. The uranium companies needed water and housing, while the auxiliary uranium businesses needed a place to operate, resulting in the village of Milan being incorporated since Grants refused to annex the original unincorporated Milan town site.

Images of America: Grants-Milan showcases vintage images to illustrate topics such as ranching, farming, mining, aviation and events in Grants-Milan. By shedding light on the past, the book hopes to illuminate the history of the area for future generations.

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

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