East Haddam

Perched along the Connecticut River, much of East Haddam sits on land originally purchased from Native Americans...
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Author: Russell C. Shaddox
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Language: English
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East Haddam by Shaddox, Russell C.

East Haddam

$72.45

East Haddam

$72.45
Author: Russell C. Shaddox
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Perched along the Connecticut River, much of East Haddam sits on land originally purchased from Native Americans in 1662 for 30 coats (about $100). From that modest beginning sprang a town whose residents became famous patriots, scholars, and explorers. Driven by industries common to 1700s river towns--lumber, agriculture, and shipbuilding--East Haddam spent the 19th century transforming into one of the area's largest manufacturers of cotton twine, netting, and fabric. Prosperity brought an influx of immigrants. As the 1900s dawned, many of the mills shuttered due to faltering demand, and the town turned to its natural beauty to attract a growing leisure class. Resorts of all varieties popped up in town, changing East Haddam from the "Twine Capital of America" to the "Catskills of Connecticut." The town was home to many prominent residents, including a governor, business magnates, fine artists, scholars, and popular stage actor William Gillette, who helped shape the iconic image of Sherlock Holmes. With the resorts in turn seeing a decline in the late 20th century, the town faced another wave of change. Still, with a deep history and a varied beauty that includes stunning forest, hilltop, and river views, East Haddam continues to captivate.

Author: Russell C. Shaddox
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
Published: 06/03/2019
Pages: 130
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.38d
ISBN: 9781540239204

About the Author
Shaddox, Russell C.: - Russell C. Shaddox, a longtime Connecticut journalist and designer, is a town resident and a trustee of the East Haddam Historical Society.

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