'Turnback Tuesday' features 1896 book about Derby and Shelton

Turnback Tuesday is highlighting the book: “Souvenir History of Derby and Shelton.” Published in 1896 by the Transcript Co. of Derby, Conn., it was illustrated and compiled by Charles B. Gillespie. This book of 71 pages plus 163 photos and illustrations is packed with information of prominent people and businesses in Derby and Shelton. 
You can view this book at the [Derby Public] Library in our Local History Room.


Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week!