Sharing Turnback Tuesday memory from 2017 about local newspapers

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features Derby's early newspapers. The Derby Journal was the city's first paper and began publication in 1846 with the office located at 139 Main St. During its time, The Journal underwent several name changes including The Derby Transcript in 1867. The paper again changed its name in 1889 to The Evening Transcript. Eventually the company was shut down in 1902, leaving The Evening Sentinel as the Valley's only local newspaper until that, too, folded in 1992.

This image was taken in the mid to late 1860s.

The building still remains and fortunately, Derby Public Library has most of The Evening Transcript available on microfilm from 1848 - 1890.

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