The History of Silver Falls, by Andrew K. Nelson

Andrew K. Nelson, a former board member and volunteer for the Friends of Silver Falls State Park, wrote this comprehensive History of Silver Falls. The book begins with a background of the area including the Kalapuya and Molalla, the earliest inhabitants. Nelson then delves into the history of European settlers who established Silver Falls City in the late 1800s. It covers various aspects such as housing, food, transportation, education, medical care, recreation, the economy, the Great Depression, the Civilian Conservation Corps, and how it eventually became Silver Falls State Park in 1933.