{"product_id":"neighborhoods-of-memory-nancy-s-lind-9798296716699","title":"Neighborhoods of Memory: Stevens Point's Immigrant Communities from Settlement to Cemetery","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the layered history of \u003cb\u003eStevens Point\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ePortage County\u003c\/b\u003e, where every neighborhood, church, and cemetery tells a story of arrival, belonging, and legacy. Written by historian \u003cb\u003eNancy S. Lind\u003c\/b\u003e, this richly researched book uncovers the lives of the \u003cb\u003ePolish, Norwegian, German, and other immigrant groups\u003c\/b\u003e who built this Wisconsin river city from the mid-19th century onward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough detailed narratives, archival photographs, and on-the-ground research, \u003ci\u003eNeighborhoods of Memory\u003c\/i\u003e traces how immigrants created vibrant communities-anchored by parishes, social halls, corner stores, and, ultimately, their final resting places. Each chapter reveals the \u003cb\u003eintimate link between settlement patterns and cemetery landscapes\u003c\/b\u003e, showing how burial grounds became enduring symbols of cultural identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you stroll through \u003cb\u003eSt. Joseph's\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eSt. Casimir's\u003c\/b\u003e, or the smaller rural cemeteries scattered across Portage County, you'll see more than headstones-you'll see the story of a city shaped by migration, faith, and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStevens Point \u0026amp; Portage County residents\u003c\/b\u003e who want to deepen their connection to local history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily historians\u003c\/b\u003e tracing roots to Wisconsin's immigrant communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImmigration story enthusiasts\u003c\/b\u003e seeking real-life accounts beyond the big cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCemetery historians \u0026amp; taphophiles\u003c\/b\u003e interested in symbolism, ethnic burial customs, and preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside you'll find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eVivid portraits of early settlers and the neighborhoods they built.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaps and photographs documenting historic sites and cemeteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe evolution of immigrant life in central Wisconsin-from arrival to assimilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCultural traditions preserved in architecture, language, and community rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a history book, \u003ci\u003eNeighborhoods of Memory\u003c\/i\u003e is a guide to seeing familiar places with new eyes-turning a walk down Main Street or a visit to a quiet cemetery into an exploration of heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever wondered about the stories behind the names carved in stone... the reason certain neighborhoods feel distinct... or how immigrants shaped Stevens Point's character, this book offers a compelling, richly detailed answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeywords for discovery: \u003c\/b\u003e Stevens Point history, Portage County Wisconsin, Wisconsin immigration history, Polish immigration Wisconsin, Kashubian settlers, German settlers Wisconsin, Wisconsin ethnic cemeteries, cemetery history, Stevens Point cemeteries, Wisconsin genealogy, immigrant neighborhoods, Portage County genealogy, Wisconsin cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReconnect with the past-and see the present more clearly-through the stories of those who came before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nancy S. Lind\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798296716699\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/05\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 350\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.03lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.73d","brand":"Nancy S. Lind","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48801152762111,"sku":"9798296716699","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/neighborhoods-of-memory-nancy-s-lind-9798296716699","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}