About the Author

Author Shaun Curtis grew up in Gaithersburg and has always been intrigued by its history. He has met with countless residents to record stories and collect old pictures. As a photographer, he has spent years documenting the abandoned remnants of Montgomery County's past. In 2008, Curtis created a website dedicated to Gaithersburg's history, and he published his first book on the subject in 2010. This second volume expands the areas of interest to include places around Gaithersburg.