Arcadia Publishing's Carthage Picture Book

The Powers Museum announces copies of Arcadia Publishing's Carthage book from its Historic Images of America Series are still available. The soft-cover book features 230 historic images of Carthage gathered from the Powers Museum collections as well as a few images borrowed from the community.

Advertisement for Rader's store in 1867

Chapters in the book include the courthouse square, schools, churches, leisure activities, industries and other subjects. Most images in the book predate 1940. The earliest photograph used was a carte-de-viste of George Rader, first merchant to arrive in Carthage after the Civil War. Other early views include stereograph images of the square and Carthage's first library from the 1870s.

Expanded Index for book (only two pages were allowed in original publication).

Book Updates since publishing in 2001.

To purchase copies, while the museum is closed, go to Oldies & Oddities mall on the westside of the Carthage square.  (The museum has its own sales case at the mall.) The mall is open (weather permitting) Sunday through Saturday 10 am to 5 pm. The price of the book is $19.95 plus tax.  For those who need to order by mail, email powersmuseum@att.net and we will get back with you on final price and shipping information (including tax amount if you are a resident of Missouri).

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One of numerous postcards featured in book

NEW BOOK TITLE

being considered by Museum

Email your choice for the museum's next book project.

For another book of historic images from the 1800s to mid-1940s, email museum with word "old photos" in the subject line. powersmuseum@att.net

For another book of newer images from the 1940s to 1990s, email museum with word "newer photos" in the subject line. powersmuseum@att.net

We will solicit responses through the end of April 2012.  Thank you for your help!