Irish American Heritage Center (Images of America) - Softcover

Dougherty, Monica; Sammons, Mary Beth

9780738582887: Irish American Heritage Center (Images of America)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0738582883 ISBN 13: 9780738582887

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing, 2011

In 1976, a small group of Irish Americans was looking for a permanent place to celebrate and share its heritage and culture. After many fundraisers and Irish Family Days, they purchased an abandoned, graffiti-covered building on the northwest side of Chicago. Over the past 25 years, a crew of passionate volunteers has transformed the derelict structure into a premier institution. Through dance, music, festivals, language, history, and art, the Irish American Heritage Center delivers on its mission as a nonprofit organization enhancing the lives of every member and the community. But for the vision of those original dreamers, and the blood, sweat, and tears of the thousands of volunteers, it would not exist.

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About the Author:

Mary Beth Sammons is an award-winning journalist, author, and cause-related marketing specialist whose work appears frequently on AOL’s Health and ParentDish sites and in Psychology Today and the Chicago Tribune. She is the author of nine books, including Living Life as a Thank You: The Transformative Power of Gratitude. Monica Dougherty is an artist, author, and art therapist. Her children’s book You’re a Miracle . . . Pass It On! was published in February 2007.

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Title: New Book Explores History of Irish American Heritage Center Through Photographs

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Date: 7/4/2011
The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Irish American Heritage Center from local authors Monica Dougherty and Mary Beth Sammons. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images and memories of this home where history and cultural traditions are kept alive.
In 1976 a small group of Irish Americans was looking for a permanent place to celebrate and share their heritage and culture. After many fundraisers and Irish Family Days, they purchased an abandoned, graffiti-covered building on the northwest side of Chicago.
Over the past 25 years, a crew of passionate volunteers has transformed the derelict structure into a premier institution. Through dance, music, festivals, language, history, and art, the Irish American Heritage Center delivers on its mission as a nonprofit organization enhancing the life of every member and of the community. But for the vision of those original dreamers and the blood, sweat, and tears of the thousands of volunteers, it would not exist.
Highlights of Irish American Heritage Center:

� Profiles in courage

� The history of special events

� Dignitaries, stars and other notable visitors

� A tour of the center

� Celebration of all things Irish
Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at www.arcadiapublishing.com or

(888)-313-2665.
Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America’s people and places. Have we done a book on your town? Visit www.arcadiapublishing.com.

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Title: New Book Explores History of the Heritage Center

Publisher: Irish American News

Date: 7/6/2011
The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Irish American Heritage Center from local authors Monica Dougherty and Mary Beth Sammons. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images and memories of this home where history and cultural traditions are kept alive.
In 1976 a small group of Irish Americans was looking for a permanent place to celebrate and share their heritage and culture. After many fundraisers and Irish Family Days, they purchased an abandoned, graffiti-covered building on the northwest side of Chicago.
Over the past 25 years, a crew of passionate volunteers has transformed the derelict structure into a premier institution. Through dance, music, festivals, language, history, and art, the Irish American Heritage Center delivers on its mission as a nonprofit organization enhancing the life of every member and of the community. But for the vision of those original dreamers and the blood, sweat, and tears of the thousands of volunteers, it would not exist.
Highlights of Irish American Heritage Center:

� Profiles in courage

� The history of special events

� Dignitaries, stars and other notable visitors

� A tour of the center

� Celebration of all things Irish
Mary Beth Sammons is an award-winning journalist, author, and cause-related marketing specialist whose work appears frequently on AO L’s Health and ParentDish sites and in Psychology Today and the Chicago Tribune. She is the author of nine books, including Living Life as a Thank You: The Transformative Power of Gratitude. Monica Dougherty is an artist, author, and art therapist. Her children’s book You’re A Miracle . . . Pass It On! was issued in February 2007 by Trafford Publishing. Both women are members of the Irish American Heritage Center.
Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at www.arcadiapublishing.com or

(888)-313-2665.
Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America’s people and places. Have we done a book on your town? Visit www.arcadiapublishing.com.

Irish American Heritage Center

by Monica Dougherty, Mary Beth Sammons

Images of America Series

Price: $21.99

128 pages/ softcover

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