Download or read book Travel History of Martha s Vineyard A From Canoes and Horses to Steamships and Trolleys written by Thomas Dresser, Foreword by Herbert Foster and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2019 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of Vineyard transportation and the story of evolution and innovation. Getting to Martha's Vineyard has never been easy. Native Americans built canoes for the journey, and early settlers crossed Vineyard Sound in small sailing packets. Steamships dramatically changed island life. On the island, the horse-drawn trolley evolved into the electric trolley. Tourists and residents crowded railroads until they were replaced by the automobile. The story of Vineyard transportation is the story of an evolution of man and machine, of opportunity and necessity, of dependence and cooperative efforts. Join local historian Tom Dresser as he traces the changes in island living brought about by these transportation innovations.
Download or read book A Travel History of Martha s Vineyard From Canoes and Horses to Steamships and Trolleys written by Thomas Dresser and published by History Press Library Editions. This book was released on 2019-05-06 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "How transportation changed an island. Getting to the Vineyard has never been easy. Native Americans built canoes for the journey, and early settlers crossed Vineyard Sound in small sailing packets. Steamships dramatically changed island life. On the island, the horse-drawn trolley evolved into the electric trolley. Tourists and residents crowded railroads until they were replaced by the automobile. The story of Vineyard transportation is the story of an evolution of man and machine, of opportunity and necessity, of dependence and cooperative efforts. Join local historian Tom Dresser as he traces the changes in island living brought about by these transportation innovations." -- back cover.
Download or read book Martha s Vineyard written by Thomas Dresser and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015-05-04 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Martha's Vineyard is cherished by many as a summer paradise, but few know of its rich past. Descendants of the first Native American inhabitants still reside on the Vineyard. Once a critical whaling hub, the island's success drew in newcomers from around the world. Following the Civil War, land developers set their sights on attracting tourists to the island's scenic beaches, and soon thereafter, a visit from President Grant established Martha's Vineyard as a vacation haven. From a movement to secede from Massachusetts to the making of the summer blockbuster Jaws, author Thomas Dresser weaves together the threads of the Vineyard's fascinating history. Discover how this remarkable island adapted to the times and came to be one of the most sought-out vacation destinations on the East Coast.
Download or read book Hidden History of Martha s Vineyard written by Thomas Dresser and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2017 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrated local historian Thomas Dresser unearths the little-known stories that laid the foundations for the community of Martha's Vineyard. Behind the mansions and presidential vacations of Martha's Vineyard hide the lost stories and forgotten events of small-town America. What was the island's role in the Underground Railroad? Why do chickens festoon Nancy Luce's grave? And how did the people of the Vineyard react in 1923 when the rum running ship John Dwight sank with the island's supply of liquor aboard? Delve deep below the surface of history to discover the origin and meaning of local place names and the significance of beloved landmarks.
Download or read book Rise of Tourism on Martha s Vineyard The written by Thomas Dresser; Foreword by Nancy Gardella, Director of the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2020 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now known as a resort community and vacation destination, Martha's Vineyard was once a simple fishing and whaling community. From the popularity of the Methodist Campground, founded in 1835, the Vineyard soon blossomed into a summer vacation mecca, welcoming visitors to its quaint villages and scenic seashores. As whaling lost its economic dominance, tourism became the catalyst for a revived prosperity on the Vineyard. President Grant's visit to the Vineyard in 1874 drew national attention and marked the beginning of several presidential visits to the island. By 1900, Oak Bluffs had developed an amusement park atmosphere with the iconic Flying Horses, toboggan slide and grand seaside hotels. Join local historian Tom Dresser as he reveals the island's transformation into a premier tourist destination.
Download or read book The History of Martha s Vineyard written by Arthur R. Railton and published by Commonwealth Editions. This book was released on 2006 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published in association with the Martha's Vineyard Historical Society, this comprehensive illustrated history of the island is written by its foremost authority.
Download or read book Martha s Vineyard written by Bonnie Stacy, Martha's Vineyard Museum and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Bonnie Stacy, chief curator of the Martha's Vineyard Museum, has selected images from the museum's extensive photograph collections to illustrate the history of the island." -- cover, page [4].
Download or read book Sketches of Martha s Vineyard and Other Reminiscences of Travel at Home Etc written by Samuel Adams Devens and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sketches of Martha s Vineyard and Other Reminiscences of Travel at Home Etc 1838 written by Samuel Adams Devens and published by Kessinger Publishing. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author was a clergyman in the earlier part of the nineteenth century. In his book he relates the history of Martha's Vineyard, then goes on to describe his travels to other parts of the country. He includes a visit to Mt. Vernon, where he is greeted by a slave, his impressions of Mt. Washington, a fourth of July parade in which two Revolutionary War veterans participate, and other experiences around New England.
Download or read book The History of Martha s Vineyard Dukes County Massachusetts written by Charles E. Banks and published by . This book was released on 1989-02-01 with total page 1855 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sketches Of Martha s Vineyard And Other Reminiscences Of Travel At Home Etc written by Samuel Adams Devens and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2018-03-02 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Magic Time written by Susan Spence and published by . This book was released on 1996-06 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Steamboats to Martha s Vineyard and Nantucket written by William H. Ewen Jr and published by Arcadia Library Editions. This book was released on 2015-03-23 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, off the Cape Cod coast of Massachusetts, were first inhabited by members of the Wampanoag tribe. English settlements were established in the mid-1600s. As the populations and commerce grew, so did the need for reliable transportation. The islands were first served by privately owned sailing vessels, but things began to change with the introduction of marine steam power. In 1818, the little steamer Eagle was the first to cross Nantucket Sound. Although she only remained in these waters for three months, she began what was to become a tradition of steamboat travel to the islands that lasted for 170 years. The images in this volume include well-known steamers with familiar names like Nobska, Naushon, Gay Head, and Uncatena, as well as many others.
Download or read book The History of Martha s Vineyard Dukes County Massachusetts in Three Volumes Vol 2 written by Charles Edward Banks and published by Wildside Press. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 706 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charles Edward Banks (1854-1931) was a military surgeon, best known for his 126 genealogy publications. In the preface to "The History of Martha's Vineyard, Banks summed up his influential genealogy research, "I have been diligent in gleaning materials, but the last fact will never be found for many years to come."
Download or read book Lifeline to the Islands written by Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket Steamship Authority and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rails Across Martha s Vineyard written by Herman Page and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "...using rare historic photos and descriptive text, Rails Across Martha's Vineyard relives the era when traveling by train or trolley was a part of daily life on the Vineyard."--P. [4] of cover.
Download or read book The History of Martha s Vineyard Dukes County Massachusetts written by Charles E. Banks and published by . This book was released on 1989-02-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
