Greenwich is a southeastern Connecticut town well-known for its affluent homes and natural beauty. In the twentieth century, the town moved from a farming to a mercantile economy, and its population rose from twelve thousand to more than sixty thousand. The community consists of a number of distinct areas, just as it was one hundred years ago, and perhaps more than any other aspect, that neighborhood feeling has survived and even strengthened as new growth and new circumstances have continued to evolve. Greenwich is an eye-catching compilation of historical images, an overview of all that has made this outstanding community what it is: Greenwich Avenue, the excellent schools, the landmark churches, the stately homes, the people and their elegant lifestyle, the many distinctive neighborhoods, the clubs, and the wonderful parks, beaches, and islands. It is also a visual record of how things have changed during the twentieth century. Greenwich provides a fascinating perspective on the past and the present, weaving a rich tapestry of images into a coherent portrait of a beautiful New England town.
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William J. Clark, a longtime resident of Greenwich, is a former college professor turned writer and historian and is a two-term member of the local representative town meeting. For Greenwich, he has assembled some two hundred images from his own collection and other sources into an insightful and thought-provoking book, which is sure to delight and inform residents and visitors alike.
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A Must-Have Book for Greenwich Residents and Visitors!,
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The pictures of Greenwich of 90-100 years ago are a treat to look at, and the text mixes whimsy, insight, and opinion in a balanced and thoughtful presentation. A great read!
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This view looking south down Greenwich Avenue dates from about 1906, as the avenue was entering a century of dramatic change. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Greenwich Avenue, New York, Belle Haven, World War, Cos Cob, Putnam Avenue, Christ Church, Mianus River, North Street, Post Road, First Presbyterian Church, Long Island Sound, Round Hill, Sound Beach, Round Island, Second Congregational Church, Tod's Point, General Putnam, Greenwich Academy, Indian Harbor Yacht Club, Island Beach, Lafayette Place, Rosemary Hall, Church Street, Cos Cub New!
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This view looking south down Greenwich Avenue dates from about 1906, as the avenue was entering a century of dramatic change. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Greenwich Avenue, New York, Belle Haven, World War, Cos Cob, Putnam Avenue, Christ Church, Mianus River, North Street, Post Road, First Presbyterian Church, Long Island Sound, Round Hill, Sound Beach, Round Island, Second Congregational Church, Tod's Point, General Putnam, Greenwich Academy, Indian Harbor Yacht Club, Island Beach, Lafayette Place, Rosemary Hall, Church Street, Cos Cub New!
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