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Around Herndon by Margaret
Peck can be purchased by visiting the CAH office. Our address
is located on the second floor in the Herndon Town Hall next
to the old train depot. Please call 703.689-9535 for office
hours.
Cost: $20/each
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Will accept: cash/check only
About the Book and Author:
"The town of Herndon is situated on the western
edge of Virginia's picturesque Fairfax County. In the 18th
and early 19th centuries, this part of Fairfax County was
primarily agricultural, and as additional settlers arrived
farming flourished. Early residents found woods, flat open
fields, outcroppings of rocks, and workable soil throughout
the region. By 1857, the installation of the railroad line
brought summer residents, commuters, and real estate developers
to the area. Residential growth continued into the 20th century,
as more Washington, D.C. workers chose Herndon as a convenient
town from which they could commute to their jobs. From 1959
to 1961, the railroad line experienced busy years when it
was used to haul sand and construction materials to build
neighboring Dulles Airport, which opened in 1962. Although
the region has become a center of Internet technology, with
several high tech companies located in the area, Herndon still
retains a small-town charm.
In Images of America: Around Herndon, community
historian Margaret C. Peck has collected over 200 archival
photographs that highlight the people and places of Herndon
and the small neighboring villages. Margaret C. Peck, a lifelong
resident of the area, has a passion for local history. She
has previously served on the Fairfax County Historical Commission
and the Fairfax County Tourism Advisory Group. Today, she
remains active with the Sully Foundation, the Daughters of
the American Revolution, the Historical Society of Herndon,
and the Historical Society of Fairfax County.
The Images of America series celebrates the history
of the neighborhoods, towns and cities across the country.
Using archival photographs, each title presents the distinctive
stories of the past that shape the character of the community
today. Arcadia is proud to play a part in the presentation
of local heritage, making history available to all."
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