Danbury (CT) (Images of America) [Paperback]

Danbury Museum & Historical Society (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 14, 2001

The founding families of Danbury, with names such as Thomas Barnum and Judah Gregory and John Hoyt, left Norwalk in 1684 and traveled some 30 miles northward. There, at the western edge of Connecticut, they settled and started a community that over the years grew to become the city of Danbury. The first residents built their homes on Towne Street, todayís Main Street, which has played a significant role in the community's history. The story of Danbury returns again and again to this street. Furthermore, the story tells of the people who have come and gone, of the Great Danbury State Fair, and of the prosperous hatting industry. Finally, it reveals why Danbury became the gateway of New England.

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About the Author

The Danbury Museum & Historical Society was founded in 1947 and has always held education of the public as one of its prime responsibilities. For Danbury, the society has selected the finest photographs from its extensive collection and has combined them with carefully researched narrative. The results will remind readers of landmarks that no longer exist while observing that a considerable amount of Danbury's past is still present.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (May 14, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738505153
• ISBN-13: 978-0738505152
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,636,162 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)