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9780738590844: Merrill (Images of America)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0738590843 ISBN 13: 9780738590844
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2013

Synopsis

Jenny or Jenny Bull Falls, as the city was fondly referred to before the railroad roared into town, was born on the backs of speculators, lumbermen, and businessmen in the mid-1840s. Pursuing wide-eyed dreams in the vast pine forests of the north woods, Jenny's population was around 200 in 1870. The worn trails of the Ojibwe/Chippewa, the area's first occupants, were transformed into logging roads, and by the time the city's name was formally changed to Merrill in 1881, the population had grown to 2,000. Nicknamed the City of Parks in 1903, Merrill is situated on the convergence of the Wisconsin and Prairie Rivers and features four seasons of natural beauty within the city limits. The wonder of Merrill lies in a century of traditions and in the heritage and beauty of its numerous historic buildings and places.

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About the Author

Author Robin Comeau grew up in Tomahawk, just north of Merrill, and has never lost her lifelong passion for the heritage and history of the area. Along with the T.B. Scott Free Library and the Merrill Historical Society's wealth of historical photographs, she presents a glimpse into the past of this close-knit community.

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Publisher
Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Publication date
2013
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0738590843
ISBN 13 
9780738590844
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
128