Author Talk with Anthony Sammarco about his new book, The History of Howard Johnson's

Historian Anthony Sammarco will share an illustrated lecture and autograph his new book, The History of Howard Johnson's: How A Sode Fountain Became a Roadside Icon.  Enjoy an inspiring look into local history.  Howard Johnson is popularly known as the father of the franchise industry and lived in Milton from 1939 until his death in 1972. Following World War II, his orange roofed empire of ice cream stands stretched from Maine to Florida and from coast to coast.  Johnson revolutionized the restaurant industry in the United States with delicious foods and quality prices that brought appreciative customers back for more.  Noted historian Sammarco is the author of over 60 books on the history and development of Boston and the area, and he has received numerous awards for his work.  This event is sponsored by The Friends of the Milton Public Library, it is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be served.  For more information, contact Jean Hlady, Adult Services Librarian, at (617) 698-5757.