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All Around Downtown, Vol. 2

Illustrated History of Downtown Sedalia, Missouri
Hardback, 200 pages, 600 Illustrations

Enjoy a site-by-site, block-by-block armchair stroll through downtown Sedalia. Through 600 photos and images, many previously unpublished, this book tells the stories of people and businesses on the west side of Ohio. You’ll meet a different historic Sedalian at the beginning of each block. Each will journey with you through areas he or she knew best. Some business owners will even invite you to their homes, where you’ll see their houses and meet their families.

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By Becky Imhauser

All Along Ohio Street

Illustrated history of Sedalia, Missouri
272 pages, 275+ Illustrations
Hardback, Expanded Second Edition
Indexed; signed by the author

Walk the streets of downtown Sedalia through the decades; experience the development of development of the city from 1856-1970 through more than 275 vintage photographs and images. This decade-by-decade overview of downtown features the stories of the people, businesses, and events that shaped the city.

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Award-winning author

Becky Imhauser

Dr. Becky Imhauser is an author, educator, and conference leader. She has been named Missouri’s Best Local Author for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 and has 19 published books. Becky holds a bachelor’s degree in English, a master’s degree in education, and a doctorate degree in education. Combining her experience in publishing and education, she frequently leads conferences and provides historical, educational, and motivational presentations. She is a presenter for Show Me Missouri Speakers’ Bureau, a partnership of the Missouri Humanities Council and State Historical Society of Missouri.