•BOOK• Images of Pella

The Dutch settlement as Pella, lowa, had is stare in 1847 when. Rev. Hendrik Scholte moved his flock to America from the Netherlands. To this day, Pella retains a good part of its Dutch heritage, which includes a Tulip Festival held each May and a working windmill, the tallest in the United States. It also contains the childhood home of Wyatt Earp, which is on display with other historic buildings at the Pella Historic Village. As Pella moved into the 20th century, several manufacturing companies decided to locate there.Pella is also home to Central College, founded in 1853 and today known for its strong STEM programs and sustainability education. The Pella Historical Trust is very active preserving Pella's rich architectural heritage, including the Pella Opera House, which was built in 1900 and renovated in 1990.Ken Bult has been writing about the Dutch American experience for several years, including a previous book and scholarly papers both presented and published. He is a graduate of DePaul University in Chicago with a degree in history and has master of arts and master of fine arts degrees from Governors State University in University Park, Illinois. Bult presently teaches photograph and art history in northwest Indiana. Many of the image in this volume come from the Pella Historical Society.The Images of America series 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.