Historic Burial Grounds of the New Hampshire Seacoast, a photographic study of Colonial Era-burial grounds, uncovers the fascinating history of the area from the 1680s to 1810. These early cemeteries
At the heart of the struggle to save the uniquelybeautiful Indiana sand dunes, Westchester Townshiplies on the southern shore of Lake Michigan, 50 milessoutheast of Chicago. It extends from the Indian
Also known as "the Crossroads of Maine" due to theintersection of five major routes in its village center,Gray is a town known for its exciting past. The home of thefirst water-powered woolen mills bu
Barre, a town set among the hills and valleys of central Massachusetts, started out as a rural farming community that has since grown to almost 5,000 residents. Before Barre became a town in 1774, it
In its early days, Washington County was a diverse area that attracted many settlers who were eager to set up homesteads and farm the land. When Arkansas became a state in 1836, the county led the way
Located on the east and west banks of the Turkey River, Clermont has historically attracted settlers for both its idyllic setting and its proximity to water. Clermont's story is revealed here in over
St. Joseph, Missouri, was a well-known portal to the West from the Eastern United States. By the end of the Victorian era, at the turn of the 20th century, St. Joseph had grown into a wealthy city. In
The history of skiing in the Midwest closely parallels the history of the settling of the region. The Norwegians, Finns, and Swedes who emigrated to the Midwest brought with them this sport, one that
Chillicothe, Ohio, founded in 1796, became the capital of the Northwest Territory in 1800 and the capital of Ohio in 1803. Cheap land in the Virginia Military District drew settlers to the area in the
In 1885, Vicente Martinez Ybor purchased 40 acres of land northeast of Tampa, and there he began the cigarindustry that would soon draw thousands of immigrants to Ybor City. The diverse population of
In the early 1800s, New England pioneers braved theOhio wilderness and settled on a tract of frontier land in central Ohio; this settlement was to become Worthington. During the nineteenth century, Wo
Windmills and water mills are truly the wonders of anearlier era, the wooden technology of yesteryear.To us, they may be graceful and charming relics. To thecolonists, however, they were a vital neces
In 1878, when two Scottish merchants were granted apetition to open a post office in their small unincorporated Florida community, they were also given the privilege of officially naming the area. The
Levittown, the prototype for suburban housing development in America, emerged from the hands of legendary builders Abraham, William, and Alfred Levitt in 1947, in response to the housing dilemmasfaced
Barnwell County, an area blessed with sweeping rural landscapes, has played an important role in South Carolina's distinguished history, from its roots in agriculture to its development of the governm
Surrounded by natural beauty and a rich human legacy second to none, Albany lies in the Hudson Valley about 150 miles north of New York City. First settled in 1648, the area quickly grew into one of t
Boston in Motion, the sequel to Trolleys under the Hub, is an intriguing collection of photographs that captures the history of transportation in and around Boston. Authors Frank Cheney and Anthony M.
Blairstown, New Jersey lies along the summit of the Blue Mountains, and from that point down to the Valley of the Paulinskill is a succession of hills and valleys. Tammany, Chief of the Delaware, call
Discover the history of Chelmsford, Massachusetts,from the 1800s to the present in this unprecedentedpictorial history. The collaborative efforts of the Chelmsford Historical Society and the Garrison
Referred to in its beginning as a "peculiar town," Medford was originally a town but a plantation owned by Governor Matthew Craddock. Known as Meadford at the time of its settlement in 1630, the area
The Morristown & Erie Railroad dates back to April 1895, whenconstruction began on the Whippany River Railroad in Whippany,New Jersey, at the site of the community's growing and prosperouspaper mi
Over the past one hundred years, Hancock County,Indiana has experienced much growth and change.This extensive photographic essay compiled by Joseph L. Skvarenina chronicles the years from 1880 to the
Covering over 80 years of America's favorite pastime, Baseball in Detroit 1886-1968 takes fans back to the glory days of Ty Cobb in the early 20th century and follows the progress of the Detroit Tiger
Canastota and Chittenango share a growth spawned by the building of the Erie Canal, the longest continuous canal in the world. These two upstate New York communities also share much in addition to the
From its founding as a steel-making area that rivaled any in the world for quality and quantity, to its present-day role as a leading banking, retail, and medical center for the New South, the rolling
Mansfield explores the history of this small Massachusetts town between Boston and Providence that has grown to 20,000 residents. With the earliest known images of the town and its peoplethrough the 1
The United States Naval Air Station at Quonset Point, Rhode Island, originally built as a Neutrality Patrol seaplane base, became a unique and fundamental asset to our nation's armed forces. In World
While Brevard County is today an affluent tourist destination, its early history was one of hardship and struggle against adversity. Mosquito-ridden salt marshes to the east and the headwaters of the
From 1870 to 1950, Walworth County, Wisconsin, experienced a period of dramatic social change. This fascinating collection of photographs provides avisual journey through time, depicting major changes
Red Bank, New Jersey--one of the state's most vibrantplaces--is fortunate to have such a comprehensive andvivid photographic record. Pioneer photographers from the 1860s, as well as their modern count
Retired from publishing The New England Homestead in 1899, George Storrs Graves took up photography and soon began to print his best pictures on postcards. Captured in this exciting collection are ima
Within these pages, author Anthony Mitchell Sammarcobrings to life the history of Boston's West End--thearea of the city bound by the Charles River and Storrow Drive as well as North Station, City Hal
The Borough of Union Beach was established in May 1925 and began as a community of summer homes for many northern New Jersey residents. Property in the Borough was inexpensive and close to the beach,
The Mendhams is a region of New Jersey once home to the Rock-a-bye-Baby Railroad, early industries, and the mansions of millionaires. This visual history follows the region from the Revolutionary War
According to local history, General Robinson, a railroad official from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, named this Ohio town "Alliance" in 1850. Known for a short time as "The Cros
South Hadley covers the history of the community from its early settlement through 1965 with an unprecedented pictorial collection. The South Hadley Historical Society presents a lasting tribute to th
In 1999, Cahokia will celebrate 300 years as the historic, closeknit community located directly across the great Mississippi River from St. Louis, Missouri. The village's proximity to St. Louis allows
From its humble roots as a frontier town along the Holston River to its emergence as an industrial center in the early 20th century, Kingsport, for many, is an ideal community, a rare combination of S
Floyd County, Georgia, located in the picturesquenorthwest Georgia mountains, has a long and fascinating written history that stretches back to 1540 and the Spanish explorers of that era. The Mississi
The history of Aurora, Illinois is one of diversity.This is the first book to trace the city's early daysof its first white settlement through World War I andthe early 1920s, as seen through the eyes
