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Welcome to the Official Book Site for Wood- The History of the Farley & Loetscher Manufacturing Company, Once the Largest Millwork Company in the World, Authored by Carole Loetscher | |||||
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About the Author
By 2016, she began collaborating with Dave Palmer and Gary Olsen, experienced in writing, editing and book design. They edited her manuscript, curated her collection of memorabilia and photographs, a process that took a good part of a year, and created additional original content. Olsen and Palmer then artistically crafted WOOD into a beautifully illustrated written history. “The book’s topic was exciting,” explained Dave. “I like history and learned fascinating details about the company. The buildings are still very prominent today, yet most people don’t know the story behind them. I enjoyed helping develop the story and it was a privilege to contribute toward preserving the company’s history."
Gary Olsen describes himself as a “visual communicator.” He explains his approach to the book’s design: “I wanted every turn of the page to be a surprise. This is a compelling story of pioneering spirit and an important chapter of the Industrial Revolution. Thanks to the Loetscher family, we had a treasure trove of photos, artifacts and actual buildings to illustrate this story." This website is designed to connect with people who may have had family members who worked for or did business with Farley & Loetscher. Also there are old house enthusiasts, those involved in historic home restoration, antique collectors who may come across some architectural treasurers, memorabilia about the company, correspondence and what have you. We are very interested in any information about F&L you may have. Visit our Corrrespondence Page. There's an email link you can use to communicate with the author and publishers. Christian Loetscher and wife Mary with children in their Cadillac touring car photographed in front of their home on Lincoln Avenue. There were dozens of vintage photographs that were curated and catalogued in the making of WOOD - The History of Farley & Loetscher Manufacturing Company, Once the Largest Millwork Company in the World. |
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Copyright 2018, Carole Loetscher. |