My Washington: Photographs and Reflections

Founded in 1839 and located on the banks of the Missouri River, Washington, Missouri, is a community that retains its old-world charm while embracing change with an eye to the future. My Washington: Photographs and Reflections, a lavishly illustrated coffee- table volume, features photographs of local landmarks and favorite spots, as well as heartfelt sentiments about the town from more than 150 citizens proud to call the community home. People of all walks of life— neighborhood butchers, bank presidents, kids, college grads who've returned to raise their kids—share their perspective on what makes Washington special. Longtime residents offer their memories, too, as they revisit double features at the Calvin Theater, paying tolls to cross the Missouri River Bridge, enjoying ice cream sundaes at Schroeder Drugs, and meeting friends at a Bud's game. Interviews by Chris Stuckenschneider give context to gorgeous scenes depicted by photographer Jeanne Miller Wood. A limited- edition book, My Washington serves as a tribute to the community on its 175th anniversary.