John Lofland

John Lofland and Phyllis Haig compiled this pictorial retrospective from several archives and many personal collections, emphasizing photographs of structures that can be seen today over those that have burned or been demolished. While including images of by-gone structures, their emphasis is on sharpening historical understanding of the environment built early on that is still visible today. Their efforts have produced this entertaining and educational volume, which is sure to be a valuable...See more

John Lofland and Phyllis Haig compiled this pictorial retrospective from several archives and many personal collections, emphasizing photographs of structures that can be seen today over those that have burned or been demolished. While including images of by-gone structures, their emphasis is on sharpening historical understanding of the environment built early on that is still visible today. Their efforts have produced this entertaining and educational volume, which is sure to be a valuable and treasured addition to the library of every history-minded person. See less