Beginning in late 1987 the Takoma Voice appeared in street corner news boxes, shop windows, and other locations – sharing and spreading the news of Takoma Park culture, politics, activities and events on a monthly basis. Started by Lou deSabla and continued for many years by Eric Bond, the Voice ceased publication as a print newspaper in 2012 but continued online for a few more years.
Historic Takoma has a nearly complete set of copies of the Voice in its archives along with another set for general public use in the Reading Room, thanks to Eric and the Takoma Park Maryland Library. Indexing of the Voice is ongoing. The current index can be found here.
First issue of the Takoma Voice
Eric has generously donated hundreds of extra copies of past issues to Historic Takoma. In turn, Historic Takoma is pleased to be able to make these available to the public via a Takoma Voice newspaper box (also donated by Eric) in front of our building at 7328 Carroll Avenue. Copies of various months and years will be placed in the box on a regular basis.
Final Issue of the Takoma Voice (print edition)
Stop by to pick up a piece of history and stop into the Reading Room to browse the complete set.
