Schenectady by Susan Rosenthal

Schenectady by Susan Rosenthal

Midway between New York City and Montreal lies Schenectady, an area that first developed as an outpost to the fur trade and for agriculture. Schenectady's future growth was assured by its location on two major water routes, the Mohawk River and the Erie Canal. Schenectady survived the massacre of 1690 and was chartered as a city in 1798, becoming only the third city in the state. At the time of the charter, Schenectady was 12 miles long by 18 miles wide. The city saw astounding growth during the industrial age which brought not only a flood of new enterprises and commerce but also elegant homes, cobblestone streets, gaslights, and trolley cars. Schenectady also contributed to the development of the nation: the Monitor's turret, M7 tanks, and World War II radio and radar equipment were produced here.

Rosenthal, Susan: - Schenectady guides us through the fascinating story of this city using timeless images, some of which have never before been published. The City of Schenectady presents this history, through the efforts of Susan Rosenthal, in a book that shines with the rich heritage of the community.

SKU	Non disponible
ISBN 13	9781531602253
ISBN 10	1531602258
Titre	Schenectady
Auteur	Susan Rosenthal
État	Non disponible
Type de reliure	Hardback
Éditeur	Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
Année de publication	1999-12-13
Nombre de pages	130
Note de couverture	La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
Note	Non disponible