History of Concord - Its Progress and Promise

Andrews, Settle, Harmon & Endo, authors

History of Concord

Indians, Spanish explorers and settlers, farmers and modern commuters are all part of the rich and colorful history of the City of Concord, California. This book chronicles more than 200 years of that story through de-tailed accounts of the lives and times of the people who made that history and through a remarkable collection of photographs from yesteryear.

This book is the biography of a city, prophetically named Concord. Its founders and builders gave even more to the city than solid growth and prosperity, lovely homes, schools, community activities, and good laws. They gave a genuine spirit of good fellowship, strengthening and helping one another in times of stress and trouble. They gave a true sense of home and stability, while maintaining an openness to change.

These qualities, together with a strong sense of unity, are glimpsed through these pages to illustrate the individuality of the town of Concord.

This book, while giving a factual history of Concord, aims to inspire future generations to emulate their forefathers in working for Concord's enduring progress and promise.

In the same spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm displayed by Concord's early citizens, literally dozens of contemporary residents have shared their memories and mementoes, their old-time photos and snapshots, and their records and reminiscenses.

The price for this book is $29.95. All California Residents please add $2.47 (8.25%) Sales Tax per book.

Please add $5.00 shipping/handling for the first book and $1.00 for each additional book to cover USPS 2-3 day Priority Service.

Books may be picked up at the History Center during regular hours or shipped. Mail check or money order (made payable to "Contra Costa County Historical Society") to:

Contra Costa County Historical Society
610 Main Street
Martinez, CA 94553-1129

An historical service of the Contra Costa County Historical Society.

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Telephone: 925-229-1042
Fax: 925-229-1772
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