Discover Historic Downtown Crystal Lake
Author: City of Crystal Lake Historic Preservation Commission
Publisher:
Published: 2002
Total Pages:
ISBN-13:
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Crystal Lake
Author: Diana L. Kenney
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9780738560076
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSince 1835, when Ziba Beardsley declared, "The water is as clear as crystal," generations of people have enjoyed the area's spring-fed lake. The pages of this book take readers on a trip back through time to learn more about the twin towns of Nunda and Crystal Lake and their eventual union. Meet some of Crystal Lake's first settlers, as well as those who came later, and discover how they shaped the community. See photographs and descriptions of summer resorts, country clubs, parks, schools, and churches. Trace the development of both Virginia Street and the historic downtown district through vintage street scenes. Some of the buildings shown in Crystal Lake were removed long ago, yet others are still standing to serve as silent reminders of the community's rich and proud heritage.
Crystal Lake, Tolland County
Author: Lynn Kloter Fahy
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2009-04-13
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 143962187X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCrystal Lake lies between the towns of Tolland and Stafford on a five-mile-long triangular strip of land extending from the northeastern corner of Ellington. Attracted by the lakes sandy shore surrounded by forests of oak, chestnut, pine, and maple, early families of settlers called the lake Square Pond. In the 1890s, Crystal Lake became a destination resort. Its popularity extended through the advent of the interurban trolley and Depression-era auto trippers who stayed in the lakes hotels, cottages, and roadside tourist cabins. In the 1930s, the Sandy Beach Ballroom attracted the big bands of Duke Ellington, Guy Lombardo, and Cab Calloway. The ballroom also served as a roller-skating rink where young people from Ellington, Stafford, Rockville, and surrounding towns spent their leisure hours. Today Crystal Lake remains a popular getaway for fishing, swimming, and boating.
Crystal Lake
Author: Diana L. Kenney
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2009-09-28
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 1439620962
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSince 1835, when Ziba Beardsley declared, "The water is as clear as crystal," generations of people have enjoyed this small Illinois city's spring-fed lake. The pages of this book take readers on a trip back through time to learn more about the twin towns of Nunda and Crystal Lake, and their eventual union. Meet some of Crystal Lake's first settlers, and discovered how early townspeople shaped the community. Trace the development of both Virginia Street and the historic downtown district through vintage street scenes. Some of the buildings shown in Crystal Lake were removed long ago, yet others are still standing to serve as silent reminders of the community's rich and proud heritage.
Crystal Lake, Tolland County
Author: Lynn Kloter Fahy
Publisher: Arcadia Library Editions
Published: 2009-04
Total Pages: 130
ISBN-13: 9781531641429
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCrystal Lake lies between the towns of Tolland and Stafford on a five-mile-long triangular strip of land extending from the northeastern corner of Ellington. Attracted by the lake's sandy shore surrounded by forests of oak, chestnut, pine, and maple, early families of settlers called the lake Square Pond. In the 1890s, Crystal Lake became a destination resort. Its popularity extended through the advent of the interurban trolley and Depression-era auto trippers who stayed in the lake's hotels, cottages, and roadside tourist cabins. In the 1930s, the Sandy Beach Ballroom attracted the big bands of Duke Ellington, Guy Lombardo, and Cab Calloway. The ballroom also served as a roller-skating rink where young people from Ellington, Stafford, Rockville, and surrounding towns spent their leisure hours. Today Crystal Lake remains a popular getaway for fishing, swimming, and boating.
Discover Historic California
Author: George Roberts
Publisher:
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 578
ISBN-13: 9781889786032
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis revised edition updates the contact information and addresses for over 1800 places to visit and explore--from ghost towns to missions, to stage stops, and to noteworthy museums. Complete with historical descriptions and 77 detailed maps.
Explorer's Guide Illinois
Author: Crystal Yednak
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Published: 2011-06-06
Total Pages: 163
ISBN-13: 1581578784
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith Explorer’s Guides, expert authors and helpful icons make it easy to locate places of extra value, family-friendly activities, and excellent restaurants and lodgings. Regional and city maps help you get around and What’s Where provides a quick reference on everything from tourist attractions to off-the-beaten-track sites. Chicago is indeed the crown jewel of Illinois, with its awe-inspiring cityscape, world-class museums and dining, and diverse neighborhoods, but don’t miss the other wonderful spots. Cruise the Mississippi in a riverboat; trace the history of Abe Lincoln; see the stunning Garden of the Gods in Shawnee National Forest. Camp, canoe, swim, hike, fish, bike, or sail in the many park. Illinois's friendliness will make you feel right at home.
Discover Saskatchewan
Author: Meika Lalonde
Publisher: Regina : Canadian Plains Research Center
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 236
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"A traveller's guide to Saskatchewan history. This volume provides a wealth of fascinating information about a broad selection of the historic sites, markers and museums found across Saskatchewan. If you are interested in Saskatchewan history, you will want to read this book, study the extensive assortment of maps and photographs, and carry it with you to make your travel experience more enjoyable."--Publisher's description.
