A book chronicling the history of the Decatur Square will be available for purchase tomorrow at the Decatur Visitors Center. “A Walk Through Time: The Decatur Square” has been 12 years in the making. It’s a leather-bound edition with stitched pages (fancy) and has color photographs throughout. Many local writers also contributed to the book.
It’s $50, and I want to get a copy for the hometown history. My kids were born here and are growing up here, so it’s important to me. Even if you don’t need one for your bookshelf, Christmas is just around the corner, and this would make a great gift for any hardcore Decatur-ites on your list.
Messenger reporter Brandon Evans wrote a story about the book for the Oct. 25 issue of the paper. If you missed it, check it out here.
Tags: Decatur, local book
We purchased the book today and must say we are very upset. We own a building on the square and we are not mentioned at all. We have owned this building for over 2 years. Another person has owned his for a little over 2 years and that is mentioned in the book. Some facts are incorrect. Some names left out of recent (within last 15 years) transactions because that is what you were told instead of proven with legal docs.
What a coincidence that another owner has several pages with nice color pictures and she is also on the Main Street Advisory board.
I am so disappointed!!! I had hoped that this book would not be biased due to those on the advisory board or committee, I am let down. Small town politics!