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Peace Dale
Contributor(s): Cotter, Betty J. (Author)
ISBN: 0738590231     ISBN-13: 9780738590233
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
OUR PRICE:   $19.79  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: October 1998
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States - State & Local - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt)
- History | Social History
Dewey: 974
Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)
Physical Information: 0.43" H x 6.53" W x 9.25" (0.68 lbs) 128 pages
Themes:
- Geographic Orientation - Rhode Island
- Cultural Region - New England
 
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Publisher Description:

The stately granite buildings from the past are still at the center of Peace Dale village, but the town's history is more than just tales of a privileged few.


The legacy of the Irish and Italian immigrants who came to work in the mills and stayed to build a way of life in their new home is as important in the community today as the legacy left by the wealthy Hazard and Rodman families. Discover these early residents of Peace Dale in a remarkable collection of images, complemented by the text of author and local historian Betty J. Cotter. From Peace Dale's famous arched bridges to the mom-and-pop stores that ring Peace Dale Flats, this unique collection explores the memories of yesteryear. The photographs date from the mid-19th century to the 1960s, and were gathered from the collections of the Pettaquamscutt Historical Society, the Peace Dale Library, and local residents.


Contributor Bio(s): Cotter, Betty J.: - Author Betty J. Cotter brings the images to life with a carefully researched and historically accurate text. A writer and editor for 16 years, she brings her affection for this Rhode Island community into a fitting tribute to its people. From the Hazards and the Rodmans lifestyles of splendor to the immigrants struggle to make their way in a new land, Peace Dale uncovers the triumphs and sorrows of chasing the American dream. Join Betty J. Cotter in celebrating and preserving the memories of Peace Dale in an exquisite collection of photographs that is sure to be enjoyed for years to come. Take a trip back in time to discover a historic village still known for its New England beauty.