Broadcast originally aired January 19, 2015. Clare Sheridan interviews James Cassetta about his new book "Pearl River" (Arcadia/Images of America).
Recently, the Images of America book series published a volume dedicated to Pearl River, the second-largest hamlet in New York State.
For the past eighteen years, James Cassetta, a member of the HSRC, has been the adult reference librarian and local history librarian at the Pearl River Public Library. In addition, he is a writer and tour guide. Topics will include the history of Pearl River businesses, notable people, important places, and much more.
The Images of America series, published by Arcadia Publishing, celebrates the history of neighborhoods, towns, and cities across the country. Using archival photographs, each title presents the distinctive stories from the past that shape the character of the community today. Arcadia is proud to play a part in the preservation of local heritage, making history available to all.
“Crossroads of Rockland History,” a program of the Historical Society of Rockland County, airs on the third Monday of each month at 10:10 am on WRCR Radio 1300 AM (live streaming at www.WRCR.com. Join host Clare Sheridan as we explore, celebrate, and learn about our local history, with different topics and guest speakers every month.
For a list of archived episodes, click here: http://www.rocklandhistory.org/page.cfm?page=323.
To find out more about the Images of America series, click here: http://www.ArcadiaPublishing.com/series/Images-of-America
For more information about the Pearl River Public Library, click here: http://www.PearlRiverLibrary.org/pearlriver
www.RocklandHistory.org
Crossroads of Rockland History, a program of the Historical Society of Rockland County, starts streaming new episodes on the third Monday of each month at 10am. From October 2010 to May 2025, the program aired after the morning show on WRCR radio 1700 AM and www.WRCR.com.
Join host Clare Sheridan as we explore, celebrate, and learn about our local history, with different topics and guest speakers every month. Our recorded broadcasts are also available for streaming on all major podcasts platforms and at our website.
The Historical Society of Rockland County is a nonprofit educational institution and principal repository for original documents and artifacts relating to Rockland County. Its headquarters are a four-acre site featuring a history museum and the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House in New City, New York.
