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The Vintage Images American history book series is a photographic time capsule for towns, states, and communities across the country. Witness the growth of the Miami-Dade miracle settlements from mangrove marshes to exclusive havens. Traverse the many treasured boroughs of Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Visit New Hampshire’s iconic Old Man of the Mountain before the natural landmark’s 2003 collapse. From hidden images of the Wright Brothers’ flight at Kitty Hawk to glimpses of Philadelphia’s historic synagogues, the Vintage Images series revitalizes important local history for new generations to enjoy.
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101 Glimpses of New Haven
101 Glimpses of New Haven
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101 Glimpses of the Old Man of the Mountain
101 Glimpses of the Old Man of the Mountain
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The Great Salem Fire of 1914
The Great Salem Fire of 1914
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Charlton:
Charlton:
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Bellows Falls, Saxtons River & Westminster:
Bellows Falls, Saxtons River & Westminster:
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Cover image for Hawthorne's Haunts in New England, isbn: 9781596294257
Hawthorne's Haunts in New England
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Manchester Firefighting:
Manchester Firefighting:
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Montpelier
Montpelier
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101 Glimpses of New Haven

9781596295407

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Located along the northern shore of scenic Long Island Sound, New Haven is perhaps best known for its diverse architectural history (it boasts every American style) and as an intellectual capital the city vied with Hartford to establish Yale University within its borders. In this pictorial history, Colin Caplan, author of A Guide to Historic New Haven, Connecticut and New Haven: Then and Now offers readers a glimpse into the character, elegance and bustle that define the city.
101 Glimpses of New Haven

101 Glimpses of the Old Man of the Mountain

9781596296305

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The Old Man of the Mountain once cast a steady gaze upon the slopes of Franconia Notch. Its profile drew writers, explorers and presidents, delighting all who glimpsed its features. But when it collapsed on May 3, 2003, the Old Man seemed forever lost. Veteran historian Bruce Heald and the last caretaker of the Old Man, David Nielsen, have gathered 101 images from the profile's long history. These one-of-a-kind photos from Nielsen's private collection depict four decades of preservation work, seismic testing by national experts, visits from dignitaries and rare memorabilia. With Nielsen's personal reflections on his life's work and Heald's notes on the history of the Old Man, this volume recaptures the wonder of New Hampshire's great stone face.
101 Glimpses of the Old Man of the Mountain

The Great Salem Fire of 1914

9781596294714

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On a hot day in June 1914, a fire broke out in a leather factory a mile away from the heart of downtown Salem. Despite the efforts of local firefighters and volunteers from communities as far away as Boston, residents watched helplessly as flames leapt from rooftop to rooftop. By the time the fire finally extinguished itself in the Atlantic Ocean, it had destroyed hundreds of acres of property, damaged over a thousand buildings and left more than twenty thousand people homeless. Makeshift tent cities sprung up on Salem Common and in Forest River Park. This collection of historic photos from the Phillips Library depicts the city before the fire, the conflagration itself and the people of Salem's united effort to rebuild and rise triumphant from the ashes.
The Great Salem Fire of 1914

Charlton:

9781596295643

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It all began with a Boston Globe article touting the bucolic loveliness of the sleepy town of Charlton. Since 1755, generations of farming families had been left in Edenic seclusion. Cows outnumbered citizens, horse 'n buggies ruled the roads and one-room schoolhouses brought together children of all ages. Suddenly, thousands of city dwellers descended on the peaceful community, looking for the "farm life." Charlton: Picturing Change chronicles a century marked by tremendous trials, triumphs and transitions. Through never-before-seen images, become witness to a rapidly vanishing rural way of life. Authors William O. Hultgren and Quentin R. Kuehl lovingly document how a town rooted in tradition came to proudly embrace not only its own history, but also the new neighbors who came seeking a slice of home.
Charlton:

Bellows Falls, Saxtons River & Westminster:

9781596292376

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This captivating new book paints a lively portrait of three of Vermont's most beloved communities along the Connecticut River.

In this charming volume, historian and author Anne Collins has captured the spirit of Vermont through postcards--all celebrating the heritage of Bellow Falls and its environs. Historic homes, fascinating people, and the pastoral beauty of days gone by, all are here, along with an intriguing and informative history of the region.
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Hawthorne's Haunts in New England

9781596294257

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Loose the latchstring and peer into the places where Nathaniel Hawthorne passed back and forth from nineteenth century New England to the fertile country of his imagination. The historic images in this pictorial biography—many by famed Salem photographer Frank Cousins—might not inspire readers to the same literary genius as the celebrated author, but the dim and dusky grandeur lingering in his favorite haunts will no doubt enlighten as to the provocation of his pen. From Salem to Bowdoin College, and through Lenox and Concord, Salemite John Hardy Wright trails the famous author to his old accustomed chambers and reveals the inspiration behind an American literary legend.
Cover image for Hawthorne's Haunts in New England, isbn: 9781596294257

Montpelier

9781596295018

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Once a small clearing in the woods, Montpelier today sits at the center of Vermont's civic and cultural life. Its artists, legislators, innovators and leaders have made the nation's smallest state capital a crossroads for all. Glimpse the only surviving photographs of the second State House--taken just years before it burned--and the welcome given to Admiral George Dewey, fresh from victory in the Spanish-American War, by the largest crowd the city has ever seen. Survey the wreckage of the 1927 flood, learn how Montpelier's glorious historic district came to life and follow the footsteps of presidents passing through town.
Gathered together for the first time, these timeless images show Montpelier's citizens in their grittiest, saddest, happiest and most triumphant moments.
Montpelier