My books are available at Virginia, Ohio and Massachusetts independent booksellers, online at Rock Street Press, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble and Amazon.
The Biggest, Busiest, and Best Suburb in New England by Heather S. Cole
Beginning in 1908, millionaire industrialist George F. Willett proposed to transform Norwood, Massachusetts, into “the biggest, busiest, and best suburban municipality in New England.” Utilizing his personal fortune and driven by reformist zeal, his bold vision promised to change the small town forever. Discover how the grand experiment unfolds, the forces that brought it down, and the surprising ways Willett’s legacy continues to shape Norwood today.
Ohio’s Presidents: A History & Guide by Heather S. Cole
The seven Ohio-born presidents led the nation through some of the most pivotal periods in US history. Learn how their time in the White House shaped the nation. Travel the Buckeye State and visit the museums and historic homes that tell their stories.
Virginia’s Presidents: A History & Guide by Heather S. Cole
More presidents were born in Virginia than in any other state. Travel the Old Dominion and visit the museums and historic homes that tell the stories of the eight Virginia presidents. From Mount Vernon, Monticello and Montpelier to the Wilson Presidential Library, read the stories of the sites that shaped their lives.
Remembering Norwood: Win Everett’s Tales of Tyot edited by Heather S. Cole & Edward J. Sweeney
Writing in the 1930s, local journalist Win Everett preserved the colorful history of Norwood, Massachusetts in his column ‘Tales of Tyot.’ With stories of haunted taverns and superstitious soldiers, influenza and the industrial age, Everett profiles the fascinating people who left their marks on the pages of Norwood history.
Images of America: South Norwood by Patricia J. Fanning & Heather S. Cole
Beginning i
n the late 19th century, immigrants streamed into Norwood, Massachusetts. Arriving from Lithuania, Poland, Syria and Italy, they took up residence in the southernmost section of town, nicknamed “the Flats” and the area became a self-contained neighborhood characterized by small businesses, ethnic markets, benevolent associations and churches.
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