Onondaga's centennial. Gleanings of a century (Volume II) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789353604332)

Behind every farm lane and city block in Syracuse lies a century of ambition, struggle, and quiet perseverance. Onondaga's Centennial: Gleanings of a Century (Volume II) opens that world with vivid detail for anyone curious about how 19th century Onondaga County became the heart of central New York. These pages still speak today. Edited by Dwight H. Bruce, this landmark onondaga county history book stands at the crossroads of narrative and record, combining town sketches, institutional chronicles, and portraits of onondaga pioneers and settlers that illuminate syracuse regional development and the wider story of central New York. As a work of nineteenth century county history, it offers rich onondaga biographies and genealogy that bring families, professions, and neighbourhoods to life, making it an indispensable resource for local historians and a rewarding read for anyone drawn to syracuse new york history. For family researchers and students of upstate New York genealogy, Volume II serves as a trusted reference for genealogy research, preserving names, connections, and community memory at the moment a young industrial city was coming into its own. Long recognised among central New York county histories, it stands as a cornerstone of new york local history and a vivid portrait of 19th century Onondaga County daily life, culture, and public affairs, rewarding both general readers and serious collectors of regional studies. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

Author: Editor Dwight H Bruce
ISBN-10: 9353604338
ISBN-13: 9789353604332
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Language: English
Published: 03/30/2019
Pages: 1004
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.75lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 2.24d