Enfield, 1950-1980

Enfield, 1950-1980
Author: Jack M. Malley
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2003
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780738511580

In the past half-century, Enfield has undergone a transformation from a rural mill-and-farming town of fifteen thousand to a substantial suburban community of forty-five thousand. Located in the north central part of the state on the eastern side of the Connecticut River, the town once known as the Carpet City began to change when the carpet industry moved parts of its operation south and Interstate 91 was built, bringing in new businesses and new residents. Enfield: 1950-1980 traces the changing landscape of Thompsonville, Enfield, and North Thompsonville through the carpet-making days to the town's recent past. Exceptional photographs depict major highway construction and the development of the regional mall district, the destructive forces of the 1955 flood and of fires throughout the years, and the unique leaders, businesses, and events that have shaped the town of today.

The Challenge of Change

The Challenge of Change
Author: Ruth Bridge
Publisher: Phoenix Pub.
Total Pages: 327
Release: 1977-01-01
Genre: Enfield (Conn. : Town)
ISBN: 9780914016434

Enfield, Connecticut

Enfield, Connecticut
Author: Bob Clark
Publisher: Dog Pond Press
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2006
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0975536257

What is the big attraction to colonial era burying grounds? For one thing, stepping inside is like taking a giant step into your own personal outdoor museum. Whether you are a history buff, a genealogy investigator, an art aficionado, a geology student, or just plain curious, there will be something in an old graveyard to hold your interest. So many fascinating stories are carved into each stone, a single grave marker can capture the imagination of a variety of onlookers. Who carved this piece of Americana art? Where did this piece of stone originate? Who lies buried beneath this stone, and who was in their family? The answers to these questions and many others are changing as more and more records of the time are seeing the light of day once again. As so many stones of that era remind us - life is short. Dont squander a chance to enjoy what is in front of you. Welcome to the world of the colonial burying grounds in Enfield, Connecticut.

The Shakers of Enfield, Connecticut, 1780-1968

The Shakers of Enfield, Connecticut, 1780-1968
Author: Stephen J. Paterwic
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9781937370299

A comprehensive history of the Enfield, Connecticut, Shaker Community, from its founding to its closure. Noted Shaker author Stephen J. Paterwic, describes the founding, rise, heyday, and decline of the Enfield, Connecticut, Shakers, with detailed information about the people who joined the community, the lands which were acquired, the buildings that were constructed, and the infighting between factions within the community.