Mark Walston

Montgomery County (Then & Now (Arcadia)) Mark Walston

Established in 1776, Montgomery County, Maryland, grew from a land of towering forests and rolling farmland into one of America's most vibrant communities. Ranked among the 50 most populous counties in the nation and in the top 10 of the wealthiest, it boasts the most educated workforce in the United States. Through the juxtaposition of old and new photographs, noted author and historian Mark Walston chronicles the progression of county life in all its variety, offering historical insights into how modern Montgomery came to be.