Suncook Village (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780738557526)

Located within the boundaries of the towns of Allenstown and Pembroke, Suncook, first granted as a township in 1728, has developed a rich history all its own. Railroad transportation was instrumental to the establishment and growth of three large textile mills. The first railroad system, the Concord and Portsmouth line, began in 1852. A second line, the Suncook Valley Railroad, followed in 1869. Drawn by advertisements in Canadian newspapers, French Canadian workers began migrating from Quebec in large numbers. By the late 1800s, Suncook had become known as "le Petit Canada." The power of the Suncook and Merrimack Rivers, scenic beauty in the area, and the connectivity brought through transportation helped transform a small industrial village into a vibrant and lasting community.

Author: Carol Martel
ISBN-10: 0738557528
ISBN-13: 9780738557526
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Language: English
Published: 03/24/2008
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 9.22h x 6.55w x 0.34d