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Founded in 1798, Windham is nestled in a mountain valley 130 miles north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains. Hemlock trees, needed for tanning leather, and farming were the economic base for the first settlers. In 1819, Washington Irvings Rip Van Winkle ignited the curiosity of the public, who would be drawn to Windhams enchanting valleys and mountain peaks. Later, in the mid-19th century, the Hudson River School of painting presented the stunning beauty of the mountains through the works of world-famous artists such as Thomas Cole and Frederic Church. After the Civil War, steam-powered boats on the Hudson River transported the vacationing public in massive waves to Windhams boardinghouses, fueling an economic prosperity for well over 100 years. Following the summer tourism trade, skiing, outdoor recreation, and a burgeoning art community have become the bedrock of the towns economy. Around Windham presents a view of the area through historical images from local residents.

Book details

• Full title: Around Windham
• Author: Roy Davis
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 127
• EAN: 9780738576336
• ISBN: 0738576336
• ID: 11470612
• Publisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)
• Weight: 295 g
• Dimensions: 231 × 165 × 10 mm
• Date of publishing: October 2011

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