| West Haven Contributor(s): The West Haven Historical Society (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738538930 ISBN-13: 9780738538938 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2005 Annotation: West Haven's history has revolved around its four-mile Long Island shorefront since the days when Dutch settlers first saw the white shell mounds of Native American oystermen. Farming, shipbuilding, sea captains, and British invasions fill the town's early development. The original six families could not have imagined "West Farms" with the first public library in Connecticut, the second oldest Episcopal church, or a park dedicated to an enemy officer, for whom the main street is named. Thomas Painter, West Haven's own Paul Revere, escaped an enemy prison ship in Brooklyn, and local sweetheart Marion Bergeron was named Miss America twice. In West Haven, readers will visit old Savin Rock Amusement Park and see the local ballpark where Babe Ruth struck out. |
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| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) - Travel | Pictorials (see Also Photography - Subjects & Themes - Regional) |
| Dewey: 974.67 |
| LCCN: 2005931044 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 6.58" W x 9.28" (0.70 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Connecticut |
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| Publisher Description: West Haven s history has revolved around its four-mile Long Island shorefront since the days when Dutch settlers first saw the white shell mounds of Native American oystermen. Farming, shipbuilding, sea captains, and British invasions fill the town s early development. The original six families could not have imagined West Farms with the first public library in Connecticut, the second oldest Episcopal church, or a park dedicated to an enemy officer, for whom the main street is named. Thomas Painter, West Haven s own Paul Revere, escaped an enemy prison ship in Brooklyn, and local sweetheart Marion Bergeron was named Miss America twice. In West Haven, readers will visit old Savin Rock Amusement Park and see the local ballpark where Babe Ruth struck out." |
Contributor Bio(s): The West Haven Historical Society: - Carole A. Laydon McElrath, president of the West Haven Historical Society, has coordinated several major events for the city, founded the Ward-Heitmann House Museum and Foundation, and is technical advisor to the Savin Rock Museum. Most recently, she was awarded the prestigious National DAR Conservation Medal for her accomplishments in personal and community restoration and preservation projects. |