Local historian celebrates release of his sixth book with May 30 event

A walk through Marion's history is available in book form and loaded with historic pictures.

Local historian and author Randy Winland gathered a plethora of historic images and details of Marion’s businesses, churches, government, industries, homes and more from the past 200 years.

"Marion, Ohio Then & Now – A Photographic Remembrance" is Winland's newest release and his sixth book. It's composed of more than 175 images of Marion buildings, dating as early as 1830, along with a brief history of each and a current view.

Information and background materials were obtained from research, including more than 2,000 newspaper clippings, maps and other publications.

The book release will include a presentation by Winland at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 30, in the Tri-Rivers Career Center auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. His book will be available for purchase. Proceeds from the book sales are designated for the programs and activities of the Marion County Historical Society.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Marion County Historical Society at 740-387-4255.