The Brighton Area (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780738593678)

In 1867, with a clear vision, steady growth, and prosperity, the village of Brighton was forged in the freshly cut tracks of wagon wheels. Eager settlers poured in from the East, and the Brighton area exploded with fertile farms and bustling businesses, quickly necessitating a train station, electricity, paved roads, and freeways. Rich in its farming roots and unique in its journey, Brighton has emerged as one of the most desirable Michigan communities to live in today. Follow the visual transformation from its humble yet arduous beginnings to the thriving modern business town it has become. This treasured collection of photographs provides a fascinating historical record of the people, farms, and businesses that drove the unstoppable development of Brighton through the 19th and 20th centuries. The architecture, landscape, and cherished character of Brighton tell the stories that embody the foundation of the community today.

Author: Genal Pratt, The Brighton Area Historical Society
ISBN-10: 0738593672
ISBN-13: 9780738593678
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Language: English
Published: 06/18/2012
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 9.23h x 6.53w x 0.27d