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(More customer reviews)This is a very useful book for historical research. In spite of having access to a major library, it's still difficult to find information about this (once) grand city and Im happy Amazon is carrying this.
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The period from 1884 to 1926 was the heyday of thetrolley 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 fishingâ€"a world far removed from the toils of the shop, the chores of the farm, or the everyday drudgery demanded by a labor 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.
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