Winchester, Connecticut: A History from Founding to Flood

Winchester and Winsted once blossomed with commerce. From cheeses that were sold to the most exclusive restaurants in major cities to tourism that proclaimed the lake's the thing, the towns thrived. The production of clocks, clothing, knives and gold- and silver-plated coffin trimmings helped establish the region's prominence. Famous names like Rockwell, Beardsley, Boyd, Gilbert and Strong highlight the town's history, not only due to their business acumen but also because of their philanthropy. Colonel Samuel B. Horne, who earned the Medal of Honor in the Civil War, along with noteworthy journalists and artists all made their home here. And then, in 1955, disaster struck. Join local historian and author Virginia Shultz-Charette as she recounts the town's development and how the great flood changed everything.

Author: Virginia Shultz-Charette
Publisher: History Press
Published: 06/21/2021
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d
ISBN13: 9781467144162
ISBN10: 1467144169
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | State & Local | New England (CT, MA, ME, NH,
- Nature | Natural Disasters
- History | United States | 19th Century