Palmyra (Paperback)

Palmyra reveals the fascinating history of the place known as "the Queen of Canal Towns." Vivid photographs highlight life as it was in this Wayne County community, which is visited by more than two hundred thousand people each year. Shown are military men and abolitionists, inventors and entrepreneurs, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Hill Cumorah, site of the largest outdoor theater production in the United States. Historic Palmyra, the local historical society, has been saving treasures since 1843. Housed in three major museums, the vast collections are an example of preservation at its best.