Hamburg: 1910-1970 highlights the great growth and prosperity of Hamburg as the population expanded, roads and highways improved, and numerous businesses opened throughout the western New York State town. Among the fascinating people who made Hamburg life interesting were Amanda Michael and Lillian Eddy of the Nineteenth Century Club, which helped found the Hamburg Free Library; Broadway playwright George F. Abbott, who brought glamor to Hamburg; and Fred Weiss, the first chief of police of Hamburg Village, who had original ideas about criminal justice. In 1962, Hamburg marked its sesquicentennial with a celebration that is said to have surpassed everyone's wildest expectations.
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In Hamburg: 1910-1970, author John R. Edson continues the history that he began with Hamburg, published by Arcadia in 2000. A librarian and graduate of Canisius College, he has chosen more than two hundred images from the Hamburg Historical Society, the Hamburg Town Historian's Office, and several private collections to illustrate the period. He weaves into the story interesting details and numerous recollections from town elders, creating a compelling account of a beautiful place.
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Hamburg 1910-1970 is a wonderful followup to Jack Edson's first book on his Western New York hometown. Rich with rare pictures and flowing prose, this is a truly enjoyable read for all from the area. Makes a great gift.
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The town of Hamburg was known for its huge parades. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Courtesy Hamburg Historical Society, Buffalo Street, Courtesy Hamburg Town Historian, American Legion, Lake Street, Hamburg Free Library, Big Tree, Erie County Fair, Hamburg High School, Lake Avenue, Union Street, Athol Springs, Civil War, Courtesy Carlin Collection, Lake Erie, Odd Fellows, World War, Courtesy Jack Castle, Eighteen Mile Creek, Nineteenth Century Club, Women's Relief Corps, Bank of Hamburgh, Camp Road, Courtesy Collection of Barbara Fox, Pierce Avenue New!
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The town of Hamburg was known for its huge parades. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
town historian, hack row Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Courtesy Hamburg Historical Society, Buffalo Street, Courtesy Hamburg Town Historian, American Legion, Lake Street, Hamburg Free Library, Big Tree, Erie County Fair, Hamburg High School, Lake Avenue, Union Street, Athol Springs, Civil War, Courtesy Carlin Collection, Lake Erie, Odd Fellows, World War, Courtesy Jack Castle, Eighteen Mile Creek, Nineteenth Century Club, Women's Relief Corps, Bank of Hamburgh, Camp Road, Courtesy Collection of Barbara Fox, Pierce Avenue New!
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