Hidden History Of Ridgefield Connecticut

Author : Jack Sanders
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467118149

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Hidden History of Ridgefield, Connecticut by Jack Sanders Pdf

Time nearly erased many astounding tales and unexpected anecdotes from Ridgefield's history. Its colorful characters include a widow who built a landmark Manhattan hotel, her neighbor who invented one of the first "helicopters" and a CIA operative who helped one thousand Americans flee Saigon at the end of the Vietnam War. Lesser known are the stories of the Ridgefield artists who gave the world Superman and Lowly Worm and brought the Wild West to life. One local writer helped make Hawthorne famous, while another penned thousands of hymns still sung around the globe. Join retired newspaper editor Jack Sanders as he uncovers nearly forgotten people and moments of Ridgefield's past.

Author : Jack Sanders
Publisher : History Press Library Editions
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-10
Category : History
ISBN : 1540202518

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Hidden History of Ridgefield, Connecticut by Jack Sanders Pdf

Time nearly erased many astounding tales and unexpected anecdotes from Ridgefield's history. Its colorful characters include a widow who built a landmark Manhattan hotel, her neighbor who invented one of the first "helicopters" and a CIA operative who helped one thousand Americans flee Saigon at the end of the Vietnam War. Lesser known are the stories of the Ridgefield artists who gave the world Superman and Lowly Worm and brought the Wild West to life. One local writer helped make Hawthorne famous, while another penned thousands of hymns still sung around the globe. Join retired newspaper editor Jack Sanders as he uncovers nearly forgotten people and moments of Ridgefield's past.

Author : George Lounsbury Rockwell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : History
ISBN : UVA:X000086801

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The History of Ridgefield, Connecticut by George Lounsbury Rockwell Pdf

Author : Jack Sanders
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439658345

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Wicked Ridgefield, Connecticut by Jack Sanders Pdf

Ridgefield is no stranger to life's shadier characters. The history of this idyllic community includes cunning crooks, suburban embezzlers, bungling burglars and wandering scallywags. In 1894, a group of bank robbers literally blew it in a heist at the Saving Bank--the explosion attracted witnesses to see the gang miss out on a grand haul of fifty dollars. Half a decade later, in 1940, a skeleton whose origins still befuddle experts was unearthed in a tree nursery. This look at the darker side of Ridgefield's past includes sad and tragic moments as well, such as newlyweds imprisoned in the Tombs, the Satanists of the '70s and a hermit murdered for love. Local editor Jack Sanders tells fascinating tales of two centuries of Ridgefield criminals, n'er-do-wells and even wayward do-gooders in this entertaining--and occasionally humorous--glimpse into some of the town's wickedest moments.

Author : Robert Herron
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467150620

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Hidden History of Rocky Hill by Robert Herron Pdf

Many know Rocky Hill as the home of the oldest operating ferry in the country and its renowned Dinosaur State Park. However, there is a lot more history that is seldom seen. Abigail (Smith) Grimes was the imposing matriarch who laid the foundation for the town. Elsie Rhodes was a hero in two wars, although her name today is only barely visible on a memorial. Eli Rodman was an African American man who served valiantly in the Civil War, although his surviving daughters were nearly cheated out of his estate. Even a bit of whimsy, like the story of Hayes Farm's hairless cows, reflects the hardworking agrarian roots of the local community. Join author and Town Historian Robert Herron as he uncovers the forgotten stories and personalities that bring this unique town's history into focus.

Author : Daniel Webster Teller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Connecticut
ISBN : OCLC:48593252

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The History of Ridgefield, Conn by Daniel Webster Teller Pdf

Author : Daniel W. (Daniel Webster) Teller
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1290862788

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The History of Ridgefield, Conn. by Daniel W. (Daniel Webster) Teller Pdf

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Author : Jack Sanders
Publisher : American Chronicles
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : History
ISBN : 1626197008

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Ridgefield Chronicles by Jack Sanders Pdf

"Explore a fascinating range of historical stories focusing on Ridgefield, Connecticut"--

Author : George Lounsbury Rockwell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 732 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1927
Category : Connecticut
ISBN : WISC:89061720041

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The History of Ridgefield, Connecticut by George Lounsbury Rockwell Pdf

Author : Daniel Webster Teller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Ridgefield (Conn. : Town)
ISBN : HARVARD:HXTAYB

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The History of Ridgefield, Conn by Daniel Webster Teller Pdf

Author : DANIEL W. TELLER
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1033441104

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HISTORY RIDGEFIELD, CONN by DANIEL W. TELLER Pdf

Author : Jack Sanders
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 0738511722

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Ridgefield, 1900-1950 by Jack Sanders Pdf

Ridgefield has long been a destination-for tourists seeking a picturesque country village, for city dwellers looking for a weekend and summer retreat, and for immigrants in search of a new life. In the first half of the twentieth century, a period that corresponded to the heyday of the picture postcard, hundreds of views were published, depicting the beautiful Main Street, the many inns and resorts, the mansions, estates, village shops, churches, and scenic hills and lakes. Ridgefield: 1900-1950 offers more than two hundred of these glimpses of a bygone time of affluence and change-what one historian has called Ridgefield's golden era.

Author : Daniel W. Teller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1997-05-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0832856827

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History of Ridgefield, from Its First Settlement to the Present Time by Daniel W. Teller Pdf

Author : Paul R. Misencik
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786499878

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Sally Townsend, George Washington's Teenage Spy by Paul R. Misencik Pdf

Sally Townsend of Oyster Bay was a petite, vivacious, intelligent and remarkably beautiful young lady with beguiling eyes. A 1779 Valentine poem from an admiring British officer reads: "Thou know'st what powerful magick lies Within the round of Sarah's eyes." She was the sister of Robert Townsend, a principal member of the "Culper Ring," General Washington's most effective spy network. During the British occupation (1776-1783), Loyalist and Hessian troops were quartered in and around Oyster Bay, two Redcoat officers in the Townsend home. Sally assisted her brother in gathering intelligence while coyly flirting with the enemy. The romantic interest of Jager officer Ernst Wintzingerode, she dallied with Major John Andre and was courted by Lt. Col. John Graves Simcoe of the Queen's Rangers. She paid a heavy price for her role in thwarting the Benedict Arnold treason plot. The book explores the possible identity of the mysterious "Agent 355" mentioned in a cryptic Culper Ring message.

Author : Daniel W Teller
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 101829581X

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The History of Ridgefield, Conn by Daniel W Teller Pdf

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