Legendary Locals of Arlington (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781467102230)

From its days as the site of a Revolutionary War battle to its modern-day appeal as a restaurant mecca, Arlington, at its heart, is a community of active citizens. Once agricultural, Arlington is now a cosmopolitan suburb and home to businesspeople, scientists, artists, and others who have been supported by their town and, in turn, have created an energetic community. Peg Spengler's foresight helped shape town government while James McGough's dream of a museum honoring local sculptor Cyrus Dallin came true. Dentist George Franklin Grant was the first African American on Harvard's faculty and invented the golf tee; years later, Bob Frankston invented the spreadsheet. John Mirak, orphaned in the Armenian genocide, became a town benefactor while Howard Clery turned a family tragedy into a cause to help others. The Hurd and Greeley families have long served their community as public servants. Their stories make up Legendary Locals of Arlington, paying tribute to just some of the people who make this dynamic town their home.

Author: Barbara C. Goodman, Marjorie Howard
ISBN-10: 1467102237
ISBN-13: 9781467102230
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Language: English
Published: 12/07/2015
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.40w x 0.30d