Rochester's Lakeside Resorts and Amusement Parks (Images of America: New York)
by Donovan A. Shilling
Images of America (New York)
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The period from 1884 to 1926 was the heyday of the trolley lines, the height of steam travel, and the peak of interest in the "back to nature" movement. It was a time for spiritual renewal, when society was encouraged to enjoy family activities in the fresh air. Resorts served as an escape from summer's oppressive heat and offered a world of fun, fantasy, and fishing--a world far removed from the toils of the shop, the chores of the farm, or the everyday drudgery demanded by a labor show more intensive, pre-electric society. Rochester's Lakeside Resorts and Amusement Parks documents in over 200 photographs the development, dates, locations, and attractions that were a unique part of the rich history of each resort. Offering a window into yesterday, this book reveals many unusual facts about the area and features the fascinating characters who owned and operated the impressive hotels, boats, trolley lines, and amusement concessions. show lessTags
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Historian Donovan A. Shilling is an instructor at the Rochester Museum & Science Center and is a member of the Rochester Historical Society, the Landmark Society of Western New York, and the Rochester Chapter of the National Railway Society
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Common Knowledge
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- History, Nonfiction, Travel
- DDC/MDS
- 974.789 — History & geography History of North America Northeastern United States (New England and Middle Atlantic states) New York West central counties Rochester
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- F129 .R7 .S555 — Local History of the United States, Canada and Latin America United States local history New York
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