Everything from a Nail to a Coffin (Glastonbury CT) by Van Rynbach, Iris (Research, story and artwork by) - 1991

New York.: Orchard Books., 1991. First edition. 1st printing.. Hard cover. Fine in fine dust jacket.. 1 Textured dark red paper over boards. Blind-stamped cash register, front. Stitched binding. Horizontal format. Color illustrated glossy jacket. 48 pg. 29x24 cm. Audience: Children/juvenile. Social history. With research based on true historic accounts, archival photos, and interviews w/ longtime residents of Glastonbury, Connecticut, Iris Van Rynbach developed this children's picture book describing the general store, pharmacy, and soda fountain--just one commercial building on Main Street. Constructed in 1874, it was first owned by Edwards and Henry Goodrich, then Hattie and Sturges Turner, followed by Ben and Joe Katz. The storyline portrays both continuity and change with social forces at work in one community from the late 19th century through the late 20th century.