| Hampton and Hampton Beach Contributor(s): Teschek, William H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738537373 ISBN-13: 9780738537375 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 1997 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) - Travel | Pictorials (see Also Photography - Subjects & Themes - Regional) |
| Dewey: 974.26 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.36" H x 6.72" W x 9.28" (0.66 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - New Hampshire - Cultural Region - New England |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A mecca for families and beachgoers for over one hundred years, Hampton is situated along New Hampshire s short coastline. Composed of two distinct parts town and beach the town is a study in contrasts. The quiet, colonial village three miles inland did not see much growth until after World War II. Meanwhile, the beach area progressed rapidly from a nearly deserted stretch of ocean occupied by fishermen and a few scattered hotels to a bustling beach resort that could draw more than 100,000 tourists on a hot Fourth of July weekend. This fascinating volume contains over two hundred old photographs. Vintage images of Hampton Beach show the resort through its many changes; from its lazy beginnings, through the era of the grand hotels, electric trolley cars, and swing bands who played at the Ballroom, up to the 1950s, when the beach became a popular family resort destination." |
Contributor Bio(s): Teschek, William H.: - William H. Teschek is the assistant director of the Lane Memorial Library in Hampton. He has carefully selected these rare images from the library s extensive archives and other sources. His enthusiasm for the area and knowledge of its history make this a must read for residents and visitors alike. |
