Copies can be purchased directly from Historic Takoma. The book is available for $30, which includes tax and $5 shipping. You can order the book by calling us at 301-270-2831 or ordering through PayPal by clicking on the button below. We will mail your book order within 10 days of purchase.
Takoma Park: Portrait of a Victorian Suburb makes a great gift for anyone interested in Takoma or in the development of American railroad suburbs from the era of trains and trolleys through the age of the automobile. Sales of this book also help support the activities of Historic Takoma.
Images of America: Takoma Park
Images of America: Takoma Park traces the history of Takoma Park, MD and DC from the arrival of B.F. Gilbert in 1883 to the current day. Co-authors Diana Kohn, Caroline Alderson and Susan Schreiber have gathered the best from Historic Takoma's archives and a wealth of other sources to capture the people, places, and events that shaped this community.The book is available at Now and Then, 6934 Laurel Avenue, Old Takoma, or via PayPal for $21.99, plus tax. If you pay via PayPal, you can choose media mail or priority mail shipping, or hold for pickup (We will contact you to schedule the pickup).