Isbn: 9781467156301 - hidden history of meriden (10 Ergebnisse)

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. Meriden, Connecticut, traces its colonial origins to the mid-seventeenth century, when it formed part of the town of Wallingford. From its beginnings as a modest agricultural community, it gradually evolved into a vibrant settlement, distinguished by a rich legacy of resilience an growth. Once known as the "Silver Capital of the World" for its prominent silver manufacturing, by 1867 the city had become part of a manufacturing boom that produced everything from ivory combs, buttons, tinware and cutlery to coffee grinders and organs. In 1944, the business of manufacturing in the city would find the War Manpower Commission naming Meriden the "Nation's Ideal War Community" for its industrial and patriotic contributions during World War II. While many of those traditional manufactures have closed, the city still plays host to several world-recognized establishments, especially in the field of culinary arts. From baseball legend Connie Mack to the invention of the standard cheeseburger, local author Justin Piccirillo reveals some of the lesser-known but fascinating history of this vibrant community.…

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