To fully understand the importance of Russell Kirk, you must examine the history of the modern conservative movement – that is, since World War II. In 1964, the campaign of Barry Goldwater for President of the United States made conservatism a political movement. Ronald Reagan, beginning in 1967 as Governor of California, and then later as President of the United States from 1981 to 1989, established conservatism as a governing movement.
The streets that surround the area in Nevada City known as Piety Hill are, unsurprisingly, references to the Bible. The area, however, wasn’t always so tame.
RISING IN DETROIT: Avalon International Breads, an early pioneer in Midtown’s rebirth, is always worth a visit. (Photo by S.J. Carey, used under Creative Commons license)