Now home to approximately 2.5 million people, Brooklynis one of the five boroughs that make up the City of NewYork. It was during the 1920s that Brooklyn experiencedsome monumental changes in the earl
Including never-before-published images spanning the years from 1870 to 1965, this collection is a nostalgic view of those lazy summer days in the southside region of Hampton Roads. Scenes from the ci
This fascinating new addition to the Images ofAmerica series offers a glimpse into the uniquehistory of Dixon, Illinois, with the use of over 200 historic photographs. In the spring of 1830, John Dixo
In the late nineteenth century, some of the wealthiest families in America joined together to form the Jekyll Island Club. The Club operated for 54 years, from 1888 until 1942, and attracted an elite
Featuring more than 200 vintage postcards, Peoria: A Postcard History captures the changing scenes of the river and downtown Peoria from 1900 to 1950. One of the largest cities in Illinios, Peoria is
Over the years, Middletown has grown from a simplevillage of 50 people to a city of over 50,000. Locatedalong the Great Miami River, Middletown developedfrom a farming community into an industrial cit
New Providence examines the community's history fromthe beginning of photography to the 1970s. With images from the New Providence Historical Society as well as personal collections, authors and local
Trousdale County has a history as fascinating as it is long. The region's early reputation stemmed from its well-known race track, a forum that attracted to town such notables as Andrew Jackson and Sa
As the companion volume to Around Auburn, this pictorial history chronicles the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries in Auburn, New York. Local historian Stephanie E. Przybylek has compiled another
Combining old Southern charm with Northernpracticality, Baltimore is a city of unique flavor. Withclose to 200 images, including many never before seen,historian Christopher T. George explores and cel
Introduced in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the town's incorporation, Chicopee traces the history of this Western Massachusetts community from its first settlement in the 1660s to the growth
Since 1938, when the Merritt's first 7-mile section was opened to traffic, millions have shared a fascination for Connecticut's Merritt Parkway and its bridges. Discover the beginnings of this groundb
Including many images that have never been published, Salem, Massachusetts Volume II captures one of America's most historic cities from the 1870s to the third quarter of the twentieth century. The ph
Louisville's African-American community dates back to the early 1800s. Before the 1850s, many Black churches such as the Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church were founded in the area. Prominent African American
With more than 200 historic photographs, Moline: City of Mills offers an overview of this dynamic river town located on the southern shore of the mighty Mississippi River. This book helps to celebrate
Boone County, an enlightening new volume of vintage images,recaptures the early days of a quiet, conservative communitydedicated to the joys and responsibilities of their faith, their families,and far
Have you ever wondered what Verona was like a century ago? Do you enjoy looking through boxes of memorabilia? If you answered yes to these questions, then you will be fascinated with Old Verona. This
Belchertown, a photographic celebration of small-town life in western Massachusetts, depicts the story of the community from its settlement to the 1960s. An industrious group,Belchertown residents wor
Vernon and Historic Rockville chronicles the transformation of a small Connecticut community in the mid-nineteenth century to a bustling manufacturing town until after World War II. Incorporated in 18
Around Central Islip focuses on a modern renaissancevillage that evolved through numerous and diversecultures. It was a small English settlement of the 1800s when "Come to Central Islip, Good
Within easy reach of large cities to the east, Lake Hopatcong - situated at over 900 feet above sea level - was a perfect vacation destination. From the 1880s through the 1930s, the Lake welcomed thou
Shreveport, Louisiana, is a town with a history as fascinating as it is long. From the settlement of the area at the start of the nineteenth century, through the city's founding in 1836, to Shreveport
This book portrays Niagara Falls as it once was between the mid-1800s to the late 1960s. Once a small tourist town, a great industrial city was built based upon the very thing that first attractedvisi
In North Attleborough, Bob Lanpher, Dorothea Donnelly, and George Cunningham have combined an exquisite collection of images with unique historical perspectives to tell the story of life in North Attl
Ocean View, a rich historical beachfront hamlet on the northern-most reaches of the city of Norfolk, wasat one time a major resort destination for beachgoers and amusement park lovers, from Florida to
Home to whaling ships, privateers, and submarines, New London has been at the heart of some of America’s most exciting seafaring history. This volume spans 65 years of life in New London: from the 185
During the 318 years since the town's founding, Bristolhas endured a number of severe natural disasters and otherdevastating trials, only to triumph in the end. At firstbombed, raided, and burned by t
As Indiana's oldest town, Vincennes has a richly textured and multifaceted history. Established in 1732 as a military and fur-trading post, it grew to become the cultural, political, and educational c
Although the fact is seldom recognized, Jews have been a part of the American experience since the early colonial days. They brought to these shores skills and traditions that America has welcomed and
In the early 1630s settlers came from Charlestown byway of the Malden River to form the small city thatwould become Melrose, Massachusetts. The originalresidents received grants from the English colon
Dutch Island is an 81-acre island situated at thesouthern end of the West Passage to Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island. It served an important role in ourcountry's military history, from its acquisitio
Looking through the eyes of the camera, we can glanceback to a long-gone, quieter, and gentler rural past in the towns of Rehoboth, Swansea, and Dighton. This significant new pictorial history feature
By the time the railroad arrived in 1844, the small rural community of Underhill's Crossing--soon to be renamed Bronxville--was already attracting prominent New York City families. Some came seeking p
The history of a town is found in the faces of its people and the places familiar to them. It is the story of the families that lived, worked, and played together over the years. With Lewisboro, the r
Erie County, Pennsylvania, is an interesting mixture of peaceful rural landscapes and vigorous industrial scenes. From Albion, Girard, and Fairview in the west, through Waterford and Edinboro, to Corr
Long before it came to prominence as the model cityof the New South, as well as earning the title "thenew Motown," Atlanta was a hotbed of entertainment,business, and civic life for African Americans.
In the fall of 1639, Roger Ludlow, a founder of the colony of Connecticut, led a small group of men and a large herd of cattle to the shore of Long Island Sound, where they established a settlement th
Captivating and entertaining, this new collection ofrare images brings to life the past of the historic Lower Blackstone River Valley. With insightful captions and hundreds of breathtaking photographs
Princeton celebrates this amazing New Jersey town that has managed to remain quaint and charming while becoming a renowned center for education and research. The historic borough and bucolic township
Frackville, Pennsylvania, located in Schuylkill County, was chartered in 1876. A group of residents from Frackville and Mountain City had each petitioned to become a borough. The Grand Jury decided th
