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Legendary Locals of Brookline

Jennifer Campaniolo
Legendary Locals of Brookline Book PDF

Author : Jennifer Campaniolo
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467101370

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Legendary Locals of Brookline by Jennifer Campaniolo Pdf

For its first 75 years, Brookline was a bucolic area of Boston, with rolling hills and low-lying salt marshes. Named "Muddy River" by its residents after a shallow tidal estuary bordering Roxbury, Brookline had no more than 50 families inhabiting it when it was incorporated as an independent town on November 13, 1705. Long regarded as a liberal, progressive community, Brookline is a model of how an effective town government can positively impact the life of its citizens. Brookline boasts numerous Nobel Prize winners--doctors, scientists, and researchers who have made enormous strides in their fields. Brookline shares Boston's strong literary tradition, with residents like poet Amy Lowell and mystery writer Dennis Lehane. Brookline's pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, with many residents who eschew cars and shop locally, attracts many small-business owners such as Dana Brigham and Seth Barrett. Brookline has been home to a number of sports luminaries like Larry Bird, Terry Francona, and Robert Kraft. Famous politicians include the 35th president, John F. Kennedy, who was born in Brookline; former governor Michael Dukakis; and New York mayor Michael Bloomberg. Legendary Locals of Brookline tells their stories, as well as the stories of some of the lesser-known heroes and humanitarians who make Brookline a great place to call home.

Legendary Locals of Pittsburgh

Joann Cantrell
Legendary Locals of Pittsburgh Book PDF

Author : Joann Cantrell
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467101080

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Legendary Locals of Pittsburgh by Joann Cantrell Pdf

Pittsburgh is a city rich in history, perhaps best known as the industrial hub for steel production, but it is also a city with deep roots of personal achievement. From Andrew Carnegie and his important role in putting the "Steel City" on the map to beloved Fred Rogers, renowned early childhood educator, creator, and television host of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, countless individuals have made a lasting impact on the community and the nation. Those featured in Legendary Locals of Pittsburgh have played vital roles in the medical field, such as Dr. Kenneth L. Garver, and served as quiet heroes, like Norman and Margaret Samways, Edith Balas, and Harold McKamish--all of whom have contributed to Pittsburgh's unique identity through public service, business, education, and volunteerism. And chances are, readers just might know more than a few of the wide variety of people profiled who have left an indelible mark on a city they loved.

Legendary Locals of Boston's South End

Hope J. Shannon
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Author : Hope J. Shannon
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467101127

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Legendary Locals of Boston's South End by Hope J. Shannon Pdf

From the South End s early years as an upper- and middle-class residential district to its time as an immigrant and rooming house neighborhood and then to its recent urban renewal, residents have shaped its legacy and its place within the city of Boston. Locals have worked in common to make the South End a safe and vibrant community for over two centuries. Notables such as architect Gridley J.F. Bryant, preservation advocate Arthur Howe, and pedestrian advocate Ann Hershfang contributed immensely to the built environment. Residents like settlement house leader Robert Woods, immigrant and author Mary Antin, politician and activist Mel King, urban gardener Betsy Johnson, and lawyer Harry Dow, to name a few, shaped minds and lives alike. Add to their ranks artists like Allan Rohan Crite and Kahlil Gibran, jazz club owner Joseph Walcott, longtime restaurateurs such as the Foley and Manjourides families, and bar owner and gay rights advocate Leo Motsis and a true picture of the South End s history and diversity begins to emerge."

Legendary Locals of Wayland

Evelyn Wolfson
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Author : Evelyn Wolfson
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781467101912

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Legendary Locals of Wayland by Evelyn Wolfson Pdf

Wayland's historic district is dominated by the 1815 First Parish Church, designed and built by Andrews Palmer of Newburyport, who adapted an Asher Benjamin design. The Rev. Edmund Sears served as minister for 17 years and wrote "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" for a First Parish Sunday school celebration in 1849. Wealthy Bostonians soon established summer homes in town. Willard Austin Bullard purchased the residence beside the church and christened it Kirkside, and William Power Perkins purchased Mainstone Farm and established the first Guernsey cow farm in the state. By the mid- to late 1800s, Cochituate Village was dominated by a well-established shoe industry and stately Victorian homes lined the streets. A little more than a century later, the town was preparing for an influx of folks from the city. Howard Russell and Allen Benjamin created an official town map, designating streets, and delineating the established uses for the town's 15.2 square miles. Thanks to the vision and hard work of these men and others like them, the town still retains a semblance of its rural atmosphere with almost 3,000 acres of permanently protected open space.

Legendary Locals of Allston-Brighton, Massachusetts

Linda Mishkin
Legendary Locals of Allston Brighton Massachusetts Book PDF

Author : Linda Mishkin
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467100519

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Legendary Locals of Allston-Brighton, Massachusetts by Linda Mishkin Pdf

Throughout the history of Allston-Brighton, individuals have dreamed, struggled, and created a remarkable piece of American culture. Legendary Locals of Allston-Brighton features people representing an amazing mix of talents and activities, sometimes with far-reaching effects. In response to a plea from George Washington to feed his army, father and son Jonathan Winship I and II created what became Allston-Brighton's thriving cattle industry that remained part of Allston-Brighton until the mid-20th century. David Stoia, the present-day owner of Boston Lock and Safe, succeeded his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather in the company, which can be traced back to Colonial times. Intriguing stories continue with Boston poet laureate Sam Cornish, owner of Sunset Grill and Tap Marc Kadish, owner of Caf Brazil Valter Vitorino, state representative Kevin Honan, award-winning documentary filmmaker Liane Brandon, owner of Mr. Music Sal Barone, artist Richard Salvucci, Olympic gold medalist Harold Connolly, and baseball great Ted Williams. These images and narratives of the legendary locals of Allston-Brighton represent a vibrant community of Boston.

Legendary Locals of Newburyport

Kathleen M. Downey
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Author : Kathleen M. Downey
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-21
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781439646311

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Legendary Locals of Newburyport by Kathleen M. Downey Pdf

Yeat! The colloquial greeting is distinctly Newburyport, uttered by this seaport’s citizens to acknowledge one another in passing or to seek out fellow locals in far-flung places. Individuals featured in Legendary Locals of Newburyport extend to readers a congenial “Yeat!” William Lloyd Garrison, native son and leading abolitionist; “Lord” Timothy Dexter, who staged his own mock funeral; Harry O’Connor, founder of the World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade; James Stehlin, celebrated Newburyport High School football coach; Rhina Espaillat, award-winning poet and founder of Powwow River Poets; Richard Simkins, owner of the legendary Grog restaurant-tavern; Sue Little, owner of Jabberwocky Bookshop; Tom Maginnis, drummer for the post-punk band Buffalo Tom; Mickey, feral cat mascot for the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society, and 1st Lt. Derek Hines, who gave his life while serving his country in Afghanistan, are among the legendary locals—native born and transplants—who have left their imprint, or paw print, upon the Port.

Legendary Locals of Peoria

Greg Wahl
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Author : Greg Wahl
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781467101738

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Legendary Locals of Peoria by Greg Wahl Pdf

Peoria harkens back to the 1670s glory days of the French voyageurs and became the now-familiar face of Americana--its townsfolk have touched every aspect of national and international life, often significantly. In comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly, Charles Correll, Richard Pryor, Sam Kinison, and even Bishop Sheen with his witty homilies have made Peoria the "Habitat of Humor." Betty Friedan's The Feminine Mystique jump-started the 1960s feminist movement, while Philip Jos� Farmer's The Lovers rocked the 1950s sci-fi universe. Dr. C.T. Vivian, Dr. Romeo Garrett, and John Gwynn Jr. held the frontline against racism. Representing the best of society's core values, Barb and Dick Hammond founded Friends of the Children of Haiti, a medical organization tending to the year-round needs of the earth's poorest. And unheralded Bill Noel has shouldered the sorrows and burdens of others who have leaned on him for decades. When it comes to all the legendary locals, they play in Peoria . . . and the world.

Legendary Locals of Newton

Gail Spector
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Author : Gail Spector
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467101462

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Legendary Locals of Newton by Gail Spector Pdf

Newton has more than enough legendary locals to fill volumes of books. Endless are the stories about men, women, and young people who dedicated, or still dedicate, countless hours of their lives in order to make Newton and the world a better place. Newton has been a launching ground for award-winning authors, Nobel Prize winners, Olympic medalists, and Hollywood stars. Some of Boston's best athletes have chosen to make "the Garden City" their home. In the pages of this book, readers will learn about Newton's first mayor, James Hyde, who never lost an election in more than 50 times on the ballot; Rev. Edmond Kelley, the first pastor at Myrtle Baptist Church and a former slave; Leonard Zakim, regional director of the Anti-Defamation League who dedicated his life to fighting prejudice and civil rights violations; Louise Bruyn, who walked from Newton to Washington, DC, to protest the Vietnam War; Shirley Lewis, known as the "regal queen of the blues"; and Ted Williams, regarded as baseball's greatest hitter, who lived in Newton Upper Falls.

Legendary Locals of Foxborough

Jeffrey Peterson
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Author : Jeffrey Peterson
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467101158

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Legendary Locals of Foxborough by Jeffrey Peterson Pdf

The story of a community is best told through the stories of its people. And Legendary Locals of Foxborough by veteran journalist Jeffrey Peterson aspires to do just that. Relying heavily on newspaper files and Foxborough Historic Commission archives, Peterson introduces readers not only to the movers and shakers who made headlines over the past two centuries but also to scores of common folks with decidedly uncommon stories: E.P. Carpenter, 19th-century industrialist and visionary; E.H. and B.B. Bristol, brothers whose Foxboro Company ushered in decades of unprecedented prosperity; outsized personalities like Betty Friedmann, Al Truax, and Herb Seltsam; lanky Gene Conley, Boston Red Sox pitcher and Boston Celtics center; Alex and Sonja Spier, who fled postwar Europe to establish a local real estate empire; beloved Deerfield Academy headmaster Frank Boyden; and renowned educators John Ahern, Mabelle Burrill, and Steve Massey. Images and biographical text on these and other remarkable residents provide a delightful retrospective documenting the rich and spirited community of Foxborough.

Legendary Locals of East Boston

Dr. Regina Marchi
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Author : Dr. Regina Marchi
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781467102056

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Legendary Locals of East Boston by Dr. Regina Marchi Pdf

Once a rural paradise known as "Noddle's Island," East Boston is the site of key developments in the nation's history, including the first naval battle of the American Revolution, the creation of the world's fastest sailing ships, the country's first underwater tunnel, and the nation's first public branch library. It has had its share of famous residents, from Colonial governor John Winthrop and repentant Salem witch trial judge Samuel Sewall, to clipper ship builder Donald McKay and the world's first female clipper ship navigator, Mary Patten. Women's suffrage activist Judith Winsor Smith called East Boston home, as did the first Civil War nurse, Armeda Gibbs; Massachusetts governor John Bates; and Boston mayor Frederick Mansfield. Pres. John F. Kennedy's paternal grandparents and father were born in East Boston, where they started their first businesses and political ventures, and the neighborhood has produced numerous community activists, musicians, artists, writers, and athletes.

Legendary Locals of Covington

Robert Schrage
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Author : Robert Schrage
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-10
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781439648346

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Legendary Locals of Covington by Robert Schrage Pdf

Covington was a natural place for people to settle. Located on the banks of the Ohio and Licking Rivers, it developed quickly as the urban core of northern Kentucky. Sitting just opposite of Cincinnati, Ohio, it was a great location for travel by both animals and people. Originally owned by Thomas Kennedy, the land was ultimately purchased by Thomas Carneal and John and Richard Gano, and thus the city of Covington was founded in 1815. Not long after its establishment, railroads made Covington their home and many other businesses followed. By 1850, it was the second-largest city in Kentucky. Over its 200 years, Covington has seen many people play a role in its history, development, and reputation. Some are great business and community leaders. Others made tremendous contributions to the arts, and some are notorious. A community is defined more by its people than its buildings and streets. The individuals who have lived and worked in Covington provide a colorful insight into its past. From its founding until the present day, these individuals are a fascinating look into the city’s history.

Legendary Locals of Greene County

David Dorpfeld and Wanda Dorpfeld
Legendary Locals of Greene County Book PDF

Author : David Dorpfeld and Wanda Dorpfeld
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467101486

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Legendary Locals of Greene County by David Dorpfeld and Wanda Dorpfeld Pdf

Greene County was created in 1800 from parts of Albany and Ulster Counties, and it is named after Gen. Nathanael Greene of Revolutionary War fame. Early on, the economy of the county was primarily agricultural with a few small mills and most of the settlements located along the Hudson River and its tributaries. In the early 19th century, the economy took off: people from New England began settling the mountains to the west, the Susquehanna Turnpike opened, leather tanning and brick- and pottery-making became prominent, ice was harvested and shipped to New York City, ship-building gained importance, and tourism started to be popular. Today, tourism is still important to the area, and the county features two major ski resorts. Much of Greene County is also part of the Catskill Mountain Park, which attracts many nature-lovers all year round. Over the years, county natives and transplants have made many contributions to industry, entertainment, government, military, recreation, and the arts.

Legendary Locals of Greene County

David Dorpfeld,Wanda Dorpfeld
Legendary Locals of Greene County Book PDF

Author : David Dorpfeld,Wanda Dorpfeld
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-27
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781439648025

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Legendary Locals of Greene County by David Dorpfeld,Wanda Dorpfeld Pdf

Greene County was created in 1800 from parts of Albany and Ulster Counties, and it is named after Gen. Nathanael Greene of Revolutionary War fame. Early on, the economy of the county was primarily agricultural with a few small mills and most of the settlements located along the Hudson River and its tributaries. In the early 19th century, the economy took off: people from New England began settling the mountains to the west, the Susquehanna Turnpike opened, leather tanning and brick- and pottery-making became prominent, ice was harvested and shipped to New York City, ship-building gained importance, and tourism started to be popular. Today, tourism is still important to the area, and the county features two major ski resorts. Much of Greene County is also part of the Catskill Mountain Park, which attracts many nature-lovers all year round. Over the years, county natives and transplants have made many contributions to industry, entertainment, government, military, recreation, and the arts.

Legendary Locals of Staten Island

Thomas W. Matteo EdD,Margaret Lundrigan PsyD
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Author : Thomas W. Matteo EdD,Margaret Lundrigan PsyD
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-04-03
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781439660034

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Legendary Locals of Staten Island by Thomas W. Matteo EdD,Margaret Lundrigan PsyD Pdf

Located at the entrance to New York Harbor, Staten Island has had a front-row seat to many of the comings and goings of the New World. From the early European explorers, such as Verrazano and Hudson, to the waves of immigrants coming in steerage, the island would be part of a gateway to a great continent. Some visitors stayed briefly, while others would go no further and would make the island their forever home. Those who called Staten Island home would include inventors, business leaders, writers, athletes, politicians, and artists. Some famous islanders include industry titan Cornelius Vanderbilt; inventor Antonio Meucci; Central Park visionary Frederick Law Olmsted; poet Edwin Markham; silent film star Mabel Normand; and singers Christina Aguilera, Joan Baez, and members of Wu-Tang Clan. All these would play a role in the development of Staten Island, a borough of New York City and sister to one of the world’s great metropolises.

Legendary Locals of Willingboro

Josh Bernstein
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Author : Josh Bernstein
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467100908

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Legendary Locals of Willingboro by Josh Bernstein Pdf

Founded by associates of William Penn, Willingboro has been a vibrant community for more than 300 years. As it evolved from fertile farmland to the finest example of post-World War II suburban planning and hailed by the Westinghouse Corporation as the "picture of everyday American life," Willingboro has cultivated individuals whose innovations, athleticism, musical talents, and service have transcended the township's seven square miles, from civil rights activist Willie James to Olympian Carl Lewis to music producer Adam Blackstone to Pulitzer Prize winner Jeff Gammage. Just as important are the civic leaders, volunteers, teachers, physicians, and citizens who form the soul of Willingboro, like Lizzie Morris, the town matriarch who for decades delivered home-cooked meals to emergency personnel and the needy; Kelly Logan, a former football player who turned the tragic shooting death of his teenage daughter into an antiviolence campaign; and AnnMarie Stephenson, a candy striper who returned home to practice medicine in Willingboro. This book celebrates these legendary locals.