The History of an Early Turnpike
Columbia Pike – The History of an Early Turnpike
John Paul Liebertz will present his Columbia Pike history monograph. He will take us back to 1810 when the US Congress chartered the Columbia Turnpike Company and will guide us through two centuries of astonishing local history and the evolution of Columbia Pike from a rural road to the vibrant and diverse community it is today.
Thursday, Sep. 9, 2010, 7pm at the Arlington Central Public Library
1015 N. Quincy St, Arlington VA 22201 [map]
The event is cosponsored by:
Committee for the Celebration of the 200th Anniversary of Columbia Pike,
Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization [CPRO],
Arlington Historical Society,
Arlington County Historic Preservation Office
Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization [CPRO],
Arlington Historical Society,
Arlington County Historic Preservation Office
John Paul Liebertz’s monograph is available for download from here.
