The Mount Pleasant Historic Preservation Commission is excited to announce the release of their new book, Mount Pleasant Beautiful: Then and Now, on Sunday, December 8 at 1 pm at the Baron Crane house (former residence of the Iowa Wesleyan president), 611 E. Washington. There will be a reception from 1:00-2:00, where the new book can be purchased at the introductory price of $65.00. Following the reception, four historic homes featured in the book will open for a tour from 2:00-4:00 pm. Tickets for the tour are $12 in advance $15 at the door. Baron Crane House, 611 E. Washington McCoid House, 612 E Monroe Schliep House, 206 N Adams Ball House, 500 W Monroe.  Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.