Around Southwick by Southwick Historical Society Inc
Life around the three Congamond Lakes from 1870 to 1940 is examined in Around Southwick, a new photographic history created for the Southwick Historical Society, Inc. by its president, Patricia Odiorne. From its origin as a part of the City of Westfield to the inclusion of over one-third of its area in the State of Connecticut, the Town of Southwick, Massachusetts, has developed over the years a number of connections to neighboring communities, many of which are examined here. Early settlers in the Southwick area lived a hearty and varied lifestyle, working the land and delighting inthe enjoyment of its bounty. The harvesting of ice for shipment to many large cities was a source of income for some, and numerous laborers from other countries came to the Southwick area to find work. For a time, Southwick and its environs were regarded as resort communities, providing the destination for many steamboat rides and weekend sojourns. Around Southwick chronicles the development of the area through all its early stages.
Southwick Historical Society Inc: - The twenty-five-year-old Southwick Historical Society, Inc. has transcribed many old town records and has recently purchased the Roger Moore House which, when it is restored, will be the town's first museum. All the images included in this book are either owned by the society or have been loaned to the group from local families.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781531641917 |
| ISBN 10 | 1531641911 |
| Title | Around Southwick |
| Author | Southwick Historical Society Inc |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Arcadia Publishing Library Editions |
| Year published | 1997-04-06 |
| Number of pages | 130 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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