Peirce Mill: 200 Years in the Nation's Capital

by Steve Dryden

Steve Dryden’s new book brings to life a fascinating family history from the early years of Washington, DC. From humble beginnings as farmers and millwrights, the Peirces and their Shoemaker cousins rose to become civic and business leaders of the nation’s capital at the turn of the twentieth century. This beautifully illustrated book is the first comprehensive history of the mill, one of the few remaining symbols of Washington’s agrarian past and now a center for learning about the early technology of flour production.

112 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read about a bit of local history.