Hartford (Images of America)
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Hartford (Images of America) by Jr Barrett
Of the five Upper Connecticut River valley towns chartered by the royal governor of New Hampshire on July 4, 1761, the town of Hartford became the most diverse and pivotal within the region. Located at the intersection of the Connecticut and White River valleys, by the early 19th century Hartford played an important role in the development of river travel, as well as the turnpikes and stage lines crossing northern New England. By mid-century, White River Junction, one of Hartford s many diverse villages, was the region s most important railroad center. Within other areas of Hartford, abundant waterpower allowed for substantial development of manufacturing at Quechee, Dewey s Mills, Hartford Village, and Wilder. Like other towns in the Connecticut River valley, agriculture flourished in the town s rural areas. By the mid-20th century, two of the Northeast s most important new interstate highways crossed within Hartford s borders.
Barrett, Frank J., Jr.: - Frank J. Jay Barrett Jr. is a second-generation practicing architect who grew up in the Upper Connecticut River Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont. Much of his architectural work is in the field of historic preservation, and his home is a former railroad station. From a young age, he developed a deep love of all history, especially that of the patterns of regional transportation. He is a frequent lecturer concerning matters of transportation history at the New Hampshire Historical Society, along with sharing his love of history with various other groups and organizations. In the past, he has published five books with Arcadia Publishing concerning New Hampshire and Vermont history. This is his first book with The History Press.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780738563664 |
| ISBN 10 | 0738563668 |
| Title | Hartford (Images of America) |
| Author | Jr Barrett |
| Series | Images Of America Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
| Year published | 2009-05-04 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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