Description: East Haddam, Connecticut, Images of America, Paperback Join author Russell C. Shaddox as he tells the history of East Haddam in stunning images.Perched along the Connecticut River, much of East Haddam sits on land originally purchased from Native Americans in 1662 for 30 coats (about $100). From that modest beginning sprang a town whose residents became famous patriots, scholars, and explorers. Driven by industries common to 1700s river towns - lumber, agriculture, and shipbuilding - East Haddam spent the 19th century transforming into one of the area's largest manufacturers of cotton twine, netting, and fabric. Prosperity brought an influx of immigrants. As the 1900s dawned, many of the mills shuttered due to faltering demand, and the town turned to its natural beauty to attract a growing leisure class. Resorts of all varieties popped up in town, changing East Haddam from the "Twine Capital of America" to the "Catskills of Connecticut." The town was home to many prominent residents, including a governor, business magnates, fine artists, scholars, and popular stage actor William Gillette, who helped shape the iconic image of Sherlock Holmes. With the resorts in turn seeing a decline in the late 20th century, the town faced another wave of change. Still, with a deep history and a varied beauty that includes stunning forest, hilltop, and river views, East Haddam continues to captivate.
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
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Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Brand: Unbranded
MPN: 9781467103572
Book Title: East Haddam
Item Length: 9.2in
Item Height: 0.3in
Item Width: 6.5in
Author: Russell C. Shaddox
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Subjects & Themes / Regional (See Also Travel / Pictorials), United States / Northeast / New England (Ct, mA, ME, NH, Ri, VT), United States / State & Local / New England (Ct, mA, ME, NH, Ri, VT)
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Publication Year: 2019
Genre: Photography, Travel, History
Item Weight: 0.7 Oz
Number of Pages: 128 Pages
