The Lost Towns of Quabbin Valley by Elizabeth Peirce (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Lost Towns of Quabbin Valley by Elizabeth Peirce PRIMARY COVERAGE AREA: Ware, Amherst, Athol FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Quabbin Reservoir, in central Massachusetts, was created in 1938 to supply the state's growing population with a source of drinking water. More than two thousand people were displaced when the Quabbin Valley was flooded. Three branches of the Swift River were dammed, and five towns-Dana, Enfield, Greenwich, Prescott, and parts of New Salem-were covered with water. The Lost Towns of the Quabbin Valley highlights the life and times of these towns from 1754 to 1938, when the inhabitants were told, "All Must Leave." The architectural landscape of the Quabbin Valley at one time included the churches, cemeteries, schoolhouses, post offices, homes, and businesses that made the thriving communities. The Lost Towns of the Quabbin Valley presents rare photographs of town life, including images of students at the first Hillside School and Dr. Mary Walker, a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient and Greenwich summer resident. The images are drawn from the archives of the Swift River Valley Historical Society. Although the towns are gone, their stories are alive and well. Author Biography Elizabeth Peirce is the president and curator of the Swift River Valley Historical Society, located in North New Salem, and the author of Lost Towns of the Quabbin Valley. Long Description The Quabbin Reservoir, in central Massachusetts, was created in 1938 to supply the states growing population with a source of drinking water. More than two thousand people were displaced when the Quabbin Valley was flooded. Three branches of the Swift River were dammed, and five towns-Dana, Enfield, Greenwich, Prescott, and parts of New Salem-were covered with water. The Lost Towns of the Quabbin Valley highlights the life and times of these towns from 1754 to 1938, when the inhabitants were told, "All Must Leave."The architectural landscape of the Quabbin Valley at one time included the churches, cemeteries, schoolhouses, post offices, homes, and businesses that made the thriving communities. The Lost Towns of the Quabbin Valley presents rare photographs of town life, including images of students at the first Hillside School and Dr. Mary Walker, a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient and Greenwich summer resident. The images are drawn from the archives of the Swift River Valley Historical Society. Although the towns are gone, their stories are alive and well. Details ISBN0738512192 Author Elizabeth Peirce Pages 128 Publisher Arcadia Publishing (SC) Series Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) Language English ISBN-10 0738512192 ISBN-13 9780738512198 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 974.43 Illustrations Yes Year 2003 Publication Date 2003-07-31 Short Title LOST TOWNS OF QUABBIN VALLEY Birth 1946 DOI 10.1604/9780738512198 Audience General/Trade We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138016430;

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