History, Legends & Myths of Beacon Falls (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781467150613)

Like many New England mill towns, Beacon Falls has a history that goes back to the founding of this country. It was called Brigadoon by a former state senator, and its past is tied to the invention of vulcanized rubber by Charles Goodyear and the manufacture of woolen shawls for Union troops during the Civil War. Its early Native American roots tell the story of Tobe, a Narragansett Indian who owned most of the western portion of land that became the town in 1871. High Rock Grove brought ten thousand visitors each summer to enjoy the skating rink, band concerts and acclaimed scenic vistas of Long Island Sound. Local author and municipal historian Michael Krenesky reveals some of the fascinating stories behind this jewel of the Naugatuck Valley.

Author: Michael A. Krenesky
ISBN-10: 1467150614
ISBN-13: 9781467150613
Publisher: History Press
Language: English
Published: 10/11/2021
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.03h x 6.09w x 0.40d