Virtual Program: Book Talk: "Historical Bridges of Frederick County" by Dr. Dr. John Vitarello. A Project for Documentation, Healthy Aging, and Charity

At a time when driving tours are more popular than ever, thanks in part to COVID-19 concerns, a newly published book of photographs provides dozens of opportunities to travel the beautiful countryside around Frederick in search of the featured subjects. "Dr V." is a well known as a cardiologist in Frederick having practiced in town for decades. As a new pre-retirement mental challenge, he decided to teach himself professional level photography. He's shot thousands of pictures to select the best images of the historical iron truss, stone and wooden bridges across the county, and he's done it from the best angle (often hip deep in water) and when the light was best. Vitarello's other motivation was to benefit worthwhile local charities in a manner that can serve as a self-sustaining model for future philanthropic projects. Boys & Girls Club, Mission of Mercy, Student Homelessness Initiative Project and the newer Partners In Care organizations will receive all of the proceeds beyond a portion set aside for future reprinting of the book to perpetuate the project. "Historical Bridges of Frederick County" features 99 photographs coupled with information about each of the bridges and their connection to the area's history. There are also driving, bicycle and fishing tour routes included to aid readers who will be inspired to seek out the bridges themselves. Learn more about the project as Dr. V will discusses the book, his methodology, along with brain and cardiac health, with Maryland Room Manager Mary Mannix and Visit Frederick Executive Director John Fieseler. Presented in partnership with Curious Iguana and Tourism Council of Frederick County. Watch this program through Zoom Webinar or Facebook Live on FCPL's Facebook page. View past recordings of this and other virtual programs on FCPL's Recent Virtual Programs page. -->