ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

One of the many joys of writing local history books is visiting museums, libraries, historical societies, and local collectors who so generously share their resources and expertise—and who really help bring history to life. In the case of this book about Silver Lake Park, I was truly honored to meet a number of wonderful people with tremendous insights into the park, including several descendants of the park’s founder. You will see the names of many of these kind and knowledgeable people and institutions throughout this book along with the marvelous images they contributed.

Many thanks also to family and friends who contributed ideas for the book and served as a sounding board for the project. Their love and support made this book possible.

As is often the case when researching topics from a bygone era, there are a number of challenges, including past historical accounts that vary widely as to dates, spelling, and other details. Extra care has been taken, wherever possible, to use primary research and other materials to reconcile discrepancies and present a compelling history of the special place that was Silver Lake Park.