Description: Images of America New Britain Book by Arlene C. Palmer (1995, Trade Paperback)128 Pages, Photos nearly every page! 4.7 Star review on Amazon6.5" x 9" New Britain is a treasure trove of information and memories that will be a source of reminiscence and recollection for older people and a voyage of discovery for the young. New Britain was once known as the ""Hardware Capital of the World,"" and it is this that has made the city famous. But as well as its rich industrial history, New Britain has a diverse and dynamic cultural heritage. As its name suggests, the town was originally settled by people of British descent, but in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century it became a haven for immigrants fleeing oppression or economic hardship in Ireland, Germany, Sweden, Italy, Russia, Lithuania, Armenia, the Ukraine, Poland, and Greece. The photographs that make up this fascinating visual history bring life to the changes that took place in New Britain between 1920 and 1970. They show how much the city has developed and evolved as well as providing an intimate glimpse of the daily life of New Britain's many ethnic communities. Of particular interest are the images of women which together paint a vivid picture of their unique contribution to the city and its heritage. Please view photos before seeking to purchase. Visit all my listings for estate fresh items like this one.
Price: 6.99 USD
Location: Windsor, Connecticut
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Book Title: New Britain
Signed: No
Book Series: Images of America Ser.
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Item Length: 9.2 in
Original Language: English
Publication Year: 1995
Type: Picture Book
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Illustrator: Yes
Era: 1990s
Item Height: 0.3 in
Author: Arlene C. Palmer
Features: photos
Genre: Travel, Photography, History
Topic: United States / Northeast / New England (Ct, mA, Me, NH, Ri, VT)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Weight: 0.7 Oz
Item Width: 6.5 in
Number of Pages: 128 Pages
