Charles R. Mitchell

Penn Yan and Keuka Lake

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Penn Yan and Keuka Lake share a history that is rich in architecture, industry, and tradition. Penn Yan was established in 1833 as a village on the edge of New YorkA[a¬a[s Keuka Lake; the unique name was chosen because the first people to settle in the village were comprised of Yankees from New England and Pennsylvania. The townA[a¬a[s name is just on e of the many distinctive aspects of Penn Yan and Keuka LakeA[a¬a[s intriguing past; the town has long had a commercial district, much of which occupies the historic district today. Still standing in the historic district are many of the elegant houses that were constructed in the nineteenth century, reflecting a time when Penn Yan experimented with several architectural styles. Mills, railroads, and steam boat businesses once thrived throughout the area.

Produktdetails

• Images of America
• Verlag: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Revised
• Seitenzahl: 128
• Erscheinungstermin: Januar 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 166mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 295g
• ISBN-13: 9780738534541
• ISBN-10: 0738534544
• Artikelnr.: 21430552

Autorenporträt

With Penn Yan and Keuka Lake, Charles R. Mitchell has created a riveting glimpse into the area's past from the 1860's to the 1950's, a time closely linked to the era of black-and-white photography. The images have been carefully selected from the author's own collection, as well as from the Oliver House, Birkett Mills, and Keuka College. This book is a shining tribute to the people of the Penn Yan, and is sure to fascinate both residents and visitors alike.