Jamestown - Hardback - 9781531620400

City founder James Prendergast and other industrious pioneers were drawn to the outlet of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State because of its abundant waterpower and virgin forests. The skills of these settlers, coupled with the area's natural resources, led to the emergence of industrial Jamestown, known worldwide for its diverse manufacture of quality products, including furniture, metal, and textiles. The authors have chosen more than two hundred vintage images based on historic markers for Jamestown. Thorough research and oral histories reveal contributions made by trailblazing immigrants, philanthropic families, diverse ethnic groups, earnest businessmen, and three hometown notables who achieved global fame: Lucille Ball, Roger Tory Peterson, and Robert H. Jackson.

• | Author: Kathleen Crocker
• | Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
• | Publication Date: Apr 21, 2004
• | Number of Pages: 130 pages
• | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
• | ISBN-10: 153162040X
• | ISBN-13: 9781531620400