| Rochester's Lakeside Resorts and Amusement Parks Contributor(s): Shilling, Donovan a. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738501638 ISBN-13: 9780738501635 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 1999 Annotation: The period from 1884 to 1926 was the heyday of the trolley lines, the height of steam travel, and the peak of interest in the aback to naturea 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 summeras oppressive heat and offered a world of fun, fantasy, and fishingaa 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. Rochesteras 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) - Travel | Special Interest - Amusement & Theme Parks - Travel | Food, Lodging & Transportation - Resorts & Spas |
| Dewey: 974 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.36" H x 6.52" W x 9.24" (0.65 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic - Geographic Orientation - New York - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The period from 1884 to 1926 was the heyday of the trolley 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 fishing 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." |
Contributor Bio(s): Shilling, Donovan a.: - In this collection written and compiled by local historian Donovan A. Shilling, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the appeal of the resorts, entertainment, and excursions that enticed yesterday s generation to the tinsel meccas on Lake Ontario s golden shore. His tribute to Rochester s colorful past will delight residents and visitors for generations to come. |