{"product_id":"plainville-connecticut-todd-jones-9781467159265","title":"Plainville, Connecticut: A History","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Town Like No Other\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce called the \"wicked city of the Plain,\" Plainville grew from underestimated beginnings to become a robust manufacturing center by the twentieth century. It is one of the United States' earliest railroad junctions and was once a major port along the Farmington Canal. The town was home to unique characters and creations, including ornate carriages, a \"Flying Governor\" and the beginnings of ESPN. Discover the forgotten railroad feud that led to Plainville's incorporation in 1869 and nearly united it as a single town with Forestville. Meet the people who have called this town home, including inventors, bootleggers and the Blue Devils. Remember lost town landmarks like Trask School, Appell Drug and Plainville Stadium. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin local historian Todd Jones as he explores the rich history of this Connecticut town. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA portion of this book's royalties will go to the Plainville Historical Society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Todd Jones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1467159263\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781467159265\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e History Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/13\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.80h x 5.80w x 0.50d","brand":"Todd Jones","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46838456910079,"sku":"9781467159265","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_dc22948f-eb13-4a91-8633-aacf3622b0de.jpg?v=1746589891","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/plainville-connecticut-todd-jones-9781467159265","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}