America Through Time

01/06/2026

🔔 📚 THIS MONTH (and honestly, we cannot wait): "OCEAN ACCESS II: THE BEACHFRONT TOWNS OF ATLANTIC & CAPE MAY COUNTY, NEW JERSEY" by the amazing Rich Romano at Rich Romano Photography. Don't wait - make sure you pre-order your copy now.

Pre-order now 👉🏼 https://sut.pub/Ocean-II

Stretching nearly 2,100 miles along the Atlantic Ocean, America’s eastern coastline is shared by only fourteen states—New Jersey among them. Of its 564 municipalities, only a select few touch the sea.

These shores were once home to the Lenape people, who thrived on the region’s fertile rivers, lush woodlands and bountiful ocean. By the early nineteenth century, the coast remained sparsely populated, occupied by fishermen and cattle farmers. That changed with the railroad boom of the 1850s, which brought waves of visitors seeking refuge from the sweltering, overcrowded cities to the north. And so, the iconic Jersey Shore was born.

This book showcases every beachfront town in Atlantic and Cape May County, from the northern shores of Brigantine Beach to the southern tip of Cape May Point, exploring their origins, etymology, and evolution. Featuring the author’s full-color photography, it captures the beauty of these beloved coastal communities. Ocean Access: The Beachfront Towns of Atlantic & Cape May County, New Jersey is the perfect keepsake for those who call these coastal towns home—whether year-round or just for the summer.

Also by Rich Romano 👉🏼 https://tinyurl.com/Rich-Romano

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

📣🛤️📚Pre-order alert: "CANADIAN NATIONAL’S MINNEAPOLIS SUBDIVISION" by Dean Sauvola explores this scenic and historic route through western Wisconsin into eastern Minnesota. The book is published in March!

Pre-order link 👉🏼 https://sut.pub/CN-MPLS

This famous route is also Canadian National’s (CN) connection to several other railroads in the Twin Cities. This book looks at how the line went from a key part of Soo Line’s mainline to a truncated connection with the creation of the Wisconsin Central (WC).

The operating philosophy of the WC shaped traffic on the line in the 1990s. After 2001, Canadian National ownership again changed the traffic mix and outlook for this line. The line was not purely a branchline—CN embarked upon key projects to make the most of its unique position in the Midwest and within their network.

The colorful variety of locomotives that have visited from other railroads, CN’s varied fleet, and special trains are vividly presented. The evolution of facilities and operations is covered in detail through text, maps, and photographs.

The impressive steel-arch high bridge over the St. Croix River is featured, a scenic and engineering highlight, not just for CN, but railroading in the Midwest.

01/05/2026

🗓️🪦Available in March: "BURIED LANCASTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA: CEMETERIES AND GRAVE MARKERS" by Leann Good takes the reader on a photographic journey through Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to view historic cemeteries, detailed tombstones, and unique graveyard memorials while exploring stories about the region.

Pre-order now 👉🏼 https://sut.pub/Buried-Lancaster

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘀, 𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆.

Hand-carved tombstones from the eighteenth century include unique Pennsylvania German folk art decorated with celestial scenes and flowers in addition to traditional funerary motifs such as skulls, hourglasses, and soul effigies. Many Lancaster County cemeteries from the nineteenth century contain intricate headstones, exquisite cemetery entranceways, and surprising Egyptian-inspired monuments.

Famous artists, military heroes, and a former U.S. president are all buried here, in addition to everyday people whose names are etched into the building blocks and tombstones of Lancaster County’s history and culture.

01/05/2026

📣🏥 Pre-order alert: "ABANDONED ASYLUMS AND INSTITUTIONS OF MASSACHUSETTS: THE BAY STATE OF DECAY RISES" by Dave Snook is out in February.

Pre-order link 👉🏼 https://sut.pub/Asylums-MA

𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗺 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝘅, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗺 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗲𝗿. 𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘀𝘆𝗹𝘂𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.

Photographer Dave Snook invites you to join him on a duck boat tour of an island that once housed u***d mothers, the sick, and the poor in institutional care facilities. Afterward, we’ll head to the mainland to explore some of the first asylums in America, where individuals deemed insane were confined.

Finally, we will visit America's first children’s institutions, particularly a well-known state school recognized as the birthplace of Special Education, which also has a dark history involving the feeding of radioactive oatmeal to children as part of a science experiment.

So, grab a coffee, because this duck boat is about to depart for a tour of the abandoned asylums and institutions of the Bay State.

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01/04/2026

📣📚Pre-order alert: "LOST SOULS OF GETTYSBURG: BATTLEFIELDS AND BEYOND" by Kevin Lynn is out this February.

Read more 👉🏼 https://sut.pub/Lost-Souls

In the midst of modern-day America lies a monument to this land’s past struggles with ideals, way of life, and most importantly, slavery. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, played host to the nation’s most violent battle during the Civil War when troops from the Confederate Army clashed with those of the Union Army in the bloodiest battle in American history. Over three days, more than 50,000 lives were lost.

These blood-soaked lands still hold on to that horrific moment in time through a residual imprint and classic haunts. Year after year, visitors to Gettysburg report strange happenings of otherworldly origin. This book will take an in-depth look at some of those reports and the experiences of the author during his time investigating the land and locales of this historic town.

01/04/2026

📚Check this out: "PROVINCETOWN THROUGH TIME" by Frank Muzzy is the ultimate must read on everything P'town!

Read more 👉 http://sut.pub/Ptown-1

PROVINCETOWN THROUGH TIME is a comparison view through the times of one of the most interesting "towns" in America.

Provincetown's rich history from the Pilgrims to the Portuguese- through the artists to the tourists-has a unique influence on all who come here-a quaint picket-fenced New England seaside village that happened to have the gayest zip code of same s*x couples in the country.

Its timeline starts with the landing of the Mayflower and subsequent signing of the Mayflower Compact in 1620, and manages to be pivotal in five different centuries. It is the birthplace of American theater as the Provincetown Players premiere plays by Eugene O'Neill and Tennessee Williams. And with the afternoon sky ablaze with color, it beckoned the growth of an artist community like no other.

P'town accounts for one of the highest number of Pulitzer Prizes from plays to poetry and literature. The Provincetown Film Festival kicks off the summer season every year, and grows with the annual blessing of Portuguese fishing fleet.

It seems to hit its stride by the fourth of July, "Bear Week "and "Carnival"-P'town's take on Mardi Gras- with its "fabulous" parade- and winds up with the annual "over the top" Halloween Beaux Arts Costume Ball.

More books by Frank Muzzy 👉 http://www.sut.pub/muzzy

01/04/2026

📣 Recommended in our "Through Time" book series: "SOMERSET THROUGH TIME" by Phyllis A. Dupere

Read more 👉🏼 https://sut.pub/Somerset

Having settled on Shawomet ground in 1677, colonists were instructed how to fish, farm, and hunt by the Wampanoags, a Native American tribe. Settlers found the riverside location ideal for growth and prosperity. However, they were not prepared for harsh winter storms or severe windstorms. Many lost their lives. Survivors worked even harder to achieve their original goal. The Town of Somerset was incorporated in 1790. Known as a major shipping port along the eastern seaboard during the 1800s, Somerset is a community filled with a plethora of local history dating back more than four centuries.

As the number of family-owned businesses grew, the population of the town grew as well. By the middle of the twentieth century, Somerset became more suburban in nature.

Many businesses still thrive at their original locations, while others have expanded operations, moving to more modern facilities along the major roadways in town.

At times, severe weather still affects the population, yet the resiliency of the townspeople defines their character of lending a hand to others while striving to look ahead to the future.

01/03/2026

📷📖📚 in our series: "AUSTIN, TEXAS: MUSIC CITY, NEW MONEY, LOST DREAMS" by Edgar T. Mosley at Moz89 Photography

Read more 🔗 https://sut.pub/austin

Welcome to Austin, y’all! Whether you come here for the good music, mouthwatering BBQ, or to scream at the top of your lungs at a University of Texas Longhorn football game, you will not be disappointed. Visitors can expect an unforgettable experience in Austin, Texas. We keep it weird, and you can feel the pulsating energy of the city when you are walking down the street.

You will be culturally immersed when you arrive in the city. On almost every block, you can witness a variety of landmarks, art, and iconic music venues scattered throughout the city. From the giants—Facebook, Netflix, Amazon, and Google—to the eclectic vibe of the city’s East Side, let Edgar Mosley take you on a vibrant photographic journey of Austin that will engage your senses and have you looking to book the next flight to Austin. From the everchanging city skyline to the beautiful artistic murals around the city, Austinites know how “to keep it weird.”

Follow Edgar T. Mosley here 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/ATXURBANSHOT

01/03/2026

📚It's fantastic: "THE FRENCH QUARTER: NEW ORLEANS' OLDEST NEIGHBORHOOD" by the brilliant Jason Lykins at Lykins Films - don't wait, grab your copy tout suite!

View book 🔗 https://sut.pub/French-Quarter

The French Quarter, often referred to as the Vieux Carré, stands as the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans, encapsulating a rich tapestry of history, architecture, and culture. Established by the French in 1718, its layout and buildings reflect a blend of French, Spanish, and Creole influences. The architecture here is a feast for the eyes, characterized by colorful Creole townhouses with ornate iron balconies, courtyards hidden behind high walls, and the iconic St. Louis Cathedral, which dominates Jackson Square.

Culinary arts thrive in the French Quarter, where you can savor world-renowned Creole and Cajun dishes. Iconic restaurants like Muriel's and Cafe Maspero offer gastronomic experiences that are as much a part of the neighborhood's heritage as its buildings. The aroma of gumbo, beignets, and chicory coffee wafts through the streets, contributing to its sensory allure.

Culturally, the French Quarter is a melting pot. It's where jazz music first flourished, and its streets still echo with the sounds of brass bands and impromptu performances. The neighborhood is also famous for its vibrant festivals, notably Mardi Gras, where the past and present dance together in a parade of colors and joy.
With its storied past involving pirates, voodoo, and the dramatic events of the Battle of New Orleans, the French Quarter doesn't just preserve history; it lives it, offering a continuous narrative of New Orleans' soul.

01/03/2026

📣📚 Pre-order alert: "MICHIGAN REVEALED: EXPLORING THE WILDS OF UPPER PENINSULA" by Leslie Cieplechowicz at 4AM Photography Detroit takes the reader on a rollicking adventure through the upper peninsula of Michigan. The book is out in January!

Pre-order now 👉🏼 https://sut.pub/Michigan-2

Hop on a ferry to Isle Royale and sleep under the inky night sky with moose and wolves. Feel the wet spray of the chocolate-colored Tahquamenon Falls on your face while breathing in the leaf-scented air.

Get lost along the coast of the icy Lake Superior and enjoy the quiet solitude away from humanity.

"MICHIGAN REVEALED: EXPLORING THE WILDS OF UPPER PENINSULA" takes an incredible journey through the upper peninsula with vibrant photography that is sure to excite the viewer.

Also available: "MICHIGAN REVEALED: EXPLORING THE MITTEN'S THUMB"
Read more 👉🏻 https://sut.pub/Michigan-1

01/03/2026

📣 Available now:"ABANDONED SOUTH CAROLINA: BYGONE PLACES OF COLUMBIA" by Adam Stanley at South Carolina Explorer offers a detailed look inside seventeen abandoned locations across the city, combined with accounts of their histories.

Read more 👉🏼 https://sut.pub/Abandoned-SC

Columbia holds remarkable significance as a city that played a pivotal role in shaping American history. This significance is illustrated by the countless prominent buildings scattered across the South Carolina midlands. While some of these structures have evolved with the passing decades, many have fallen into varying stages of decay. Whether vacated once they became obsolete or outright abandoned, Columbia bears numerous unique ruins still standing as silent witnesses to the area’s past. Exploring these remnants provides a unique opportunity to reflect on overlooked places and foster an appreciation for their haunting beauty.