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Norton
by Lisa Ann MerrickNorton Township was named for proprietor and principal landowner Birdsey Norton, a wealthy merchant from Goshen, Connecticut. However, he never set foot in Norton--he died six years before the township was organized in 1818. Early settlers, the first of whom were James Robinson and John Cahow, carved their way through the wilderness to build on this fertile land. In its early form, Norton included seven small hamlets: Loyal Oak, Western Star, Sherman, Johnson's Corners, Norton Center, Hametown, and New Portage. Each hamlet had its own unique shops, taverns, blacksmiths, and mills. These communities were home to familiar local names like Seiberling, VanHyning, Harris, Miller, Oplinger, and Breitenstine. By 1961, Norton had become recognized as a village, and by 1968 its growth warranted the designation of city. Early businesses, local schools and churches, aerial views, accidents, and intrigue can all be found within the pages of Images of America: Norton.
The Norton Book of Travel
by Paul FussellEditor Paul Fussell has brought together some of the best travel writing of all time from the world's most recognized travelers -- Marco Polo, Darwin and Kerouac to name a few -- and has explored the traveler's psyche from the Age of Discovery to the Age of Mass Tourism.
Norvelt: A New Deal Subsistence Homestead
by Sandra Wolk Schimizzi Michael Cary Valeria Sofranko WolkIn 1933, the town of Norvelt became the fourth of 99 planned subsistence homestead communities subsidized by the federal government as part of the National Industrial Recovery Act for dislocated miners and industrial workers. The American Field Service Committee was recruited to implement and build the subsistence project and established a work camp in the summer of 1934. More than 1,850 people applied for 250 lots, and the first 1,200 homesteaders helped build their own homes on a lease-to-purchase agreement. Homes were equipped with a grape arbor, 3.4 acres of land, and chicken coops. Cooperatively, homesteaders established community garden plots and raised livestock, hogs, and chickens. A format of cultural, political, and religious expression was provided to the residents, and through vintage photographs Norvelt: A New Deal Subsistence Homestead celebrates the remarkable life transformation the homesteaders were able to experience during the town's formative years.
Norwalk (Images of America)
by Mary Carabin Richard KostoffEstablished in 1817 by the “Sufferers” from Connecticut, Norwalk was founded by settlers who had their homes destroyed by British troops during the Revolutionary War. As restitution, the federal government provided the land grant known as the Firelands. Located in North Central Ohio on gently rolling plains just south of Lake Erie, the settlement prospered with the spread of the railroads and quickly developed into a robust industrial community. From 1870 to 1970, Norwalk experienced a golden age filled with tragedy and triumph. It sat at the crossroads of transportation, which drove its economy. Starting with the stagecoach and continuing with the railroads, interurban lines, and trucking, the city served as a hub for traffic in all directions. Yankee ingenuity met Ohio opportunity as the city combined its New England–village charm with industrial power. Its historic Main Street features businesses, churches, and homes that are a source of curiosity for tourists in this place where the past coexists with the present. Indeed, Norwalk still thrives as an ideal small town.
Norwalk (Images of America)
by Lisa Wilson GrantLocated on the shores of Long Island Sound, Norwalk's close proximity to New York City prompted the building of many summer residences and guest cottages along its coast. In the summer, steamships and trolleys arrived with passengers looking to enjoy the local amusement park, Roton Point. Norwalk's earliest industries included farming as well as mills powered by its rivers. The area has been famous for its pottery, oystering, and hat manufacturing. Over time, this community has endured disasters; it was burned during the American Revolution, and the flood of 1955 wiped out much of the Wall Street area as well as several bridges on the Norwalk River. Norwalk shares vintage images from the mid-1800s through the 1960s, highlighting memorable sites such as Old MacDonald's Farm and the Melton Automobile Museum. The revitalization of Norwalk's downtown areas proves it is possible to respect the past and those that came before through the renewal of historical architecture.
Norway - Culture Smart!
by Linda MarchCulture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include* customs, values, and traditions* historical, religious, and political background* life at home* leisure, social, and cultural life* eating and drinking* do's, don'ts, and taboos* business practices* communication, spoken and unspoken"Culture Smart has come to the rescue of hapless travellers." Sunday Times Travel"... the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries." Global Travel"...full of fascinating-as well as common-sense-tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas." Observer"...as useful as they are entertaining." Easyjet Magazine"...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world." New York Times
A Norway Summer
by Laura D. NicholsIt is a long way to Norway, but Ellen's family gives her permission to go. She writes home often. But can romance happen without even a word being spoken?
Norwich
by Dale PlummerLocated at the head of the Thames River, Norwich is known as "the Rose of New England." This small city boasts a complex history, from its role as an important Colonial seaport to its development into a thriving manufacturing city. The nearly two hundred images in Norwich bring this history to life, from the industry and innovation represented by the Ponemah Mill, to the grandeur of the Wauregan Hotel, to the devastation of the flood of 1886. The city's many sides can be seen in these pages, which explore not only the people and institutions that made Norwich what it is today but also the details of life as it used to be.
Norwich and Norfolk: Stone Age to the Great War (Visitors' Historic Britain)
by Stephen Browning Daniel TinkA traveler’s guide to the history of Norwich and Norfolk, from the Stone Age to the dawn of World War I, featuring guided tours, photos, and more.Whether you’re traveling alone, with friends, or with your family, this guide has something for everyone wishing to explore the host of fascinating places on offer in what the Norfolk-born authors believe to be the most unspoiled and mysterious county in England. Norwich has its own section along with three possible walks taking in many of the recommended sites. The vast coast is presented next and finally the book travels to central Norfolk: places of interest are grouped as much as possible so that travelers can make the most of the time available. Everywhere, legends and stories relating to an area are woven into the narrative. A final chapter considers Norwich and Norfolk through time using rare archive and archaeological material to give a taste of life in days gone by. Top Norfolk photographer Daniel Tink has taken 100 photographs especially for the book and presents these where appropriate alongside some wonderful contrasting old prints and etchings. The book concludes with a comprehensive index and bibliography designed to facilitate further study. Throughout, telephone numbers and websites of attractions are given, providing readers with a “toolkit” to unlock the secrets, history, sites, and stories of this vast county.“A magical journey through the streets of Norwich and around the countryside and coastline of Norfolk. There’s even a tale about a ghost in the ruined priory . . . . Superb stories . . .full of information and very readable indeed.” —Books Monthly (UK)
Norwood: 1940-1979 (Images of America)
by Susan DanielsAlthough settlers moved into Norwood as early as 1787, Norwood was not incorporated as a city until 1902. Apart from the city of Cincinnati, Norwood is the second largest city within Hamilton County, Ohio. Several large companies, such as Globe Wernicke Company and the United States Playing Card Company, were developed in Norwood, creating rapid industrial growth and many job opportunities through the years. With the large companies booming came the development of homes, schools, and small businesses. Norwood: 1940–1979 depicts how citizens lived, shopped, worked, and played during Norwood’s heyday.
Norwood: A History (Making of America)
by Patricia J. FanningBefore Norwood, Massachusetts became a town in 1872, hardy settlers from Dedham left security and comfort behind and began building homes along the Neponset River and Hawes Brook. Living in an area still known as the South Parish, these hard-working citizens fought for their values in both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. The town encouraged industry and diversity, expanding its primarily agricultural base until the community could boast a stable, if ever changing, economy. Wealthy industrialists and working-class immigrants united to build this New England town and to foster its growth into the Norwood of today: a vital community that residents are proud to call home.Norwood: A History recounts stories of the visionaries produced here, such as Captain Aaron Guild, who "left plough in furrow and oxen standing" to join the April 19, 1775, battle at Lexington. The formation and success of the Civic Association and the hospital were due to the perseverance of the public-spirited population, guided by the charismatic and driven George Willett. Readers will discover how athletics helped put Norwood on the map, from the polo fields of W. Cameron Forbes to the reign of Roll-Land as one of the country's premiere roller-skating arenas. As tales of years gone by give way to progress, Norwood: A History also looks ahead to new enterprises, which have followed in the footsteps of companies such as Winslow Brothers and Smith and the Norwood Press.
Not Built in a Day: Exploring the Architecture of Rome
by George H. SullivanThis book is a unique, eye-opening guide to one of the world's most magnificent cities, celebrating the special character of Rome's buildings, fountains, piazzas, streets, and ruins with illuminating insight and irresistible enthusiasm - for the first-time sightseer, the frequent visitor, or the armchair traveler. Not Built in a Day moves beyond the names, dates, and statistics of the traditional guidebook to provide a loving, personal, and instructive analysis of the architectural pleasures of Rome. Twelve walking tours profile some two hundred sites within Rome's ancient walls, all described in prose that is fresh, witty, and discerning. From the largest piazza down to the smallest fountain, George H. Sullivan's essays explore the city with an engagingly appraising eye, enabling readers to see exactly what makes the architecture of Rome so important and so memorable. Sophisticated enough for those well versed in architecture, yet written in language accessible to all readers, this extraordinary guide is a deeply felt homage to Rome and its fascinating two-thousand-year history. In addition to detailed maps for the twelve walking tours, this wonderful edition comes illustrated with classical etchings.
Not For Tourists Guide to Boston 2014
by Not For TouristsThe Not For Tourists Guide to Boston is the ultimate guidebook for already street-savvy Bostonians, business travelers, and tourists alike. It divides the city into twenty-eight neighborhoods, mapped out and marked with user-friendly icons identifying services and entertainment venues. Restaurants, banks, community gardens, hiking, public transportation, and landmarks--NFT packs it all into one convenient pocket-sized guide. The guide also features: A foldout highway mapSections on all of Boston, Cambridge, and SomervilleMore than 110 neighborhood and city mapsDetails on Boston's entertainment hotspots and nightlifeListings for theaters and museums Buy it for your cah or your pawket; the NFT guide to Beantown will help you make the most of your time in the city.
Not For Tourists Guide to Boston 2016
by Not For TouristsWith details on everything from Bunker Hill to Central Square, this is the only guide a native or traveler needs. The Not For Tourists Guide to Boston is a map-based, neighborhood-by-neighborhood guidebook for already street-savvy Bostonians, business travelers, and tourists alike. It divides the city into 28 neighborhoods, mapped out and marked with user-friendly icons identifying services and entertainment venues. Restaurants, banks, community gardens, hiking, public transportation, and landmarks--NFT packs it all into one convenient pocket-sized guide. Want to catch a game of one of our world champion teams? NFT has you covered. How about eating the best pizza of the entire East Coast? We’ve got that, too. The nearest ritzy restaurant, historic trail, jazz lounge, or bookstore--whatever you need--NFT puts it at your fingertips. This light and portable guide also features: * A foldout highway map * Sections on all of Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville * More than 110 neighborhood and city maps * Listings for theaters, museums, entertainment hotspots, and nightlife Buy it for your cah or your pawket; the NFT guide to Beantown will help you make the most of your time in the city.
Not For Tourists Guide to Boston 2017 (Not For Tourists Ser.)
by Not For TouristsThe Not For Tourists Guide to Boston is a map-based, neighborhood-by-neighborhood guidebook for already street-savvy Bostonians, business travelers, and tourists alike. It divides the city into 28 neighborhoods, mapped out and marked with user-friendly icons identifying services and entertainment venues. Restaurants, banks, community gardens, hiking, public transportation, and landmarks-NFT packs it all into one convenient pocket-sized guide.Want to catch a game of one of our world champion teams? NFT has you covered. How about eating the best pizza of the entire East Coast? We've got that, too. The nearest ritzy restaurant, historic trail, jazz lounge, or bookstore-whatever you need-NFT puts it at your fingertips. This light and portable guide also features: A foldout highway map Sections on all of Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville More than 110 neighborhood and city maps Listings for theaters, museums, entertainment hotspots, and nightlifeBuy it for your cah or your pawket; the NFT guide to Beantown will help you make the most of your time in the city.
Not For Tourists Guide to Boston 2018 (Not For Tourists)
by Not For TouristsThe Not For Tourists Guide to Boston is a map-based, neighborhood-by-neighborhood guidebook for already street-savvy Bostonians, business travelers, and tourists alike. It divides the city into twenty-eight neighborhoods, mapped out and marked with user-friendly icons identifying services and entertainment venues. Restaurants, banks, community gardens, hiking, public transportation, and landmarks—NFT packs it all into one convenient pocket-sized guide. Want to catch a game of one of our world champion teams? NFT has you covered. How about eating the best pizza of the entire East Coast? We’ve got that, too. The nearest ritzy restaurant, historic trail, jazz lounge, or bookstore—whatever you need—NFT puts it at your fingertips. This light and portable guide also features: • A foldout highway map • Sections on all of Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville • More than 110 neighborhood and city maps • Listings for theaters, museums, entertainment hot spots, and nightlife Buy it for your cah or your pawket; the NFT guide to Beantown will help you make the most of your time in the city.
Not For Tourists Guide to Boston 2019
by Not For TouristsThe Not For Tourists Guide to Boston is a map-based, neighborhood-by-neighborhood guidebook for already street-savvy Bostonians, business travelers, and tourists alike. It divides the city into twenty-eight neighborhoods, mapped out and marked with user-friendly icons identifying services and entertainment venues. Restaurants, banks, community gardens, hiking, public transportation, and landmarks—NFT packs it all into one convenient pocket-sized guide. Want to catch a game of one of our world champion teams? NFT has you covered. How about eating the best pizza of the entire East Coast? We’ve got that, too. The nearest ritzy restaurant, historic trail, jazz lounge, or bookstore—whatever you need—NFT puts it at your fingertips. This light and portable guide also features: •A foldout highway map •Sections on all of Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville •More than 110 neighborhood and city maps •Listings for theaters, museums, entertainment hot spots, and nightlife Buy it for your cah or your pawket; the NFT guide to Beantown will help you make the most of your time in the city.
Not For Tourists Guide to Boston 2020 (Not For Tourists)
by Not For TouristsWith details on everything from Bunker Hill to Central Square, this is the only guide a native or traveler needs. The Not For Tourists Guide to Boston is a map-based, neighborhood-by-neighborhood guidebook for already street-savvy Bostonians, business travelers, and tourists alike. It divides the city into twenty-eight neighborhoods, mapped out and marked with user-friendly icons identifying services and entertainment venues. Restaurants, banks, community gardens, hiking, public transportation, and landmarks—NFT packs it all into one convenient pocket-sized guide. Want to catch a game of one of our world champion teams? NFT has you covered. How about eating the best pizza of the entire East Coast? We&’ve got that, too. The nearest ritzy restaurant, historic trail, jazz lounge, or bookstore—whatever you need—NFT puts it at your fingertips. This light and portable guide also features: A foldout highway mapSections on all of Boston, Cambridge, and SomervilleMore than 110 neighborhood and city mapsListings for theaters, museums, entertainment hot spots, and nightlife Buy it for your cah or your pawket; the NFT guide to Beantown will help you make the most of your time in the city.
Not For Tourists Guide to Boston 2021 (Not For Tourists)
by Not For TouristsWith details on everything from Bunker Hill to Central Square, this is the only guide a native or traveler needs. The Not For Tourists Guide to Boston is a map-based, neighborhood-by-neighborhood guidebook for already street-savvy Bostonians, business travelers, and tourists alike. It divides the city into twenty-eight neighborhoods, mapped out and marked with user-friendly icons identifying services and entertainment venues. Restaurants, banks, community gardens, hiking, public transportation, and landmarks—NFT packs it all into one convenient pocket-sized guide. Want to catch a game of one of our world champion teams? NFT has you covered. How about eating the best pizza of the entire East Coast? We&’ve got that, too. The nearest ritzy restaurant, historic trail, jazz lounge, or bookstore—whatever you need—NFT puts it at your fingertips. This light and portable guide also features: A foldout highway mapSections on all of Boston, Cambridge, and SomervilleMore than 110 neighborhood and city mapsListings for theaters, museums, entertainment hot spots, and nightlife Buy it for your cah or your pawket; the NFT guide to Beantown will help you make the most of your time in the city.
Not For Tourists Guide to Boston 2022 (Not For Tourists)
by Not For TouristsWith details on everything from Bunker Hill to Central Square, this is the only guide a native or traveler needs. The Not For Tourists Guide to Boston is a map-based, neighborhood-by-neighborhood guidebook for already street-savvy Bostonians, business travelers, and tourists alike. It divides the city into twenty-eight neighborhoods, mapped out and marked with user-friendly icons identifying services and entertainment venues. Restaurants, banks, community gardens, hiking, public transportation, and landmarks—NFT packs it all into one convenient pocket-sized guide. Want to catch a game of one of our world champion teams? NFT has you covered. How about eating the best pizza of the entire East Coast? We&’ve got that, too. The nearest ritzy restaurant, historic trail, jazz lounge, or bookstore—whatever you need—NFT puts it at your fingertips. This light and portable guide also features: A foldout highway mapSections on all of Boston, Cambridge, and SomervilleMore than 110 neighborhood and city mapsListings for theaters, museums, entertainment hot spots, and nightlife Buy it for your cah or your pawket; the NFT guide to Beantown will help you make the most of your time in the city.
Not For Tourists Guide to Boston 2023 (Not For Tourists)
by Not For TouristsWith details on everything from Bunker Hill to Central Square, this is the only guide a native or traveler needs.The Not For Tourists Guide to Boston is a map-based, neighborhood-by-neighborhood guidebook for already street-savvy Bostonians, business travelers, and tourists alike. It divides the city into twenty-eight neighborhoods, mapped out and marked with user-friendly icons identifying services and entertainment venues. Restaurants, banks, community gardens, hiking, public transportation, and landmarks—NFT packs it all into one convenient pocket-sized guide.Want to catch a game of one of our world champion teams? NFT has you covered. How about eating the best pizza of the entire East Coast? We&’ve got that, too. The nearest ritzy restaurant, historic trail, jazz lounge, or bookstore—whatever you need—NFT puts it at your fingertips. This light and portable guide also features:A foldout highway mapSections on all of Boston, Cambridge, and SomervilleMore than 110 neighborhood and city mapsListings for theaters, museums, entertainment hot spots, and nightlife Buy it for your cah or your pawket; the NFT guide to Beantown will help you make the most of your time in the city.
Not For Tourists Guide to Boston 2024 (Not For Tourists)
by Not For TouristsWith details on everything from Bunker Hill to Central Square, this is the only guide a native or traveler needs. The Not For Tourists Guide to Boston is a map-based, neighborhood-by-neighborhood guidebook for already street-savvy Bostonians, business travelers, and tourists alike. It divides the city into twenty-eight neighborhoods, mapped out and marked with user-friendly icons identifying services and entertainment venues. Restaurants, banks, community gardens, hiking, public transportation, and landmarks—NFT packs it all into one convenient pocket-sized guide. Want to catch a game of one of our world champion teams? NFT has you covered. How about eating the best pizza of the entire East Coast? We&’ve got that, too. The nearest ritzy restaurant, historic trail, jazz lounge, or bookstore—whatever you need—NFT puts it at your fingertips. This light and portable guide also features: A foldout highway map Sections on all of Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville More than 110 neighborhood and city maps Listings for theaters, museums, entertainment hot spots, and nightlife Buy it for your cah or your pawket; the NFT guide to Beantown will help you make the most of your time in the city.
Not For Tourists Guide to Brooklyn
by Not For TouristsThe Not For Tourists Guide to Brooklyn is a neighborhood-by-neighborhood map-based approach to New York's most dynamic borough.<P><P> The Brooklyn guide covers sixteen neighborhoods, with information on services and entertainment venues: everything from restaurants, movie theaters, bagel shops, and bars to landmarks, art galleries, transportation, and parks. This light and portable guide also features: · A foldout map that covers the entire borough, including streets, subways, and buses · More than seventy-five neighborhood maps and profiles · Listings for nightlife hotspots · Details on museums and sports · Essential Brooklyn books and movies This guide is a must-have for all Brooklynites and their outta town visitors.
Not For Tourists Guide to Brooklyn 2015
by Not For TouristsThe Not For Tourists Guide to Brooklyn is a neighborhood-by neighborhood map-based approach to New York's most dynamic borough. The Brooklyn guide covers sixteen neighborhoods, with information on services and entertainment venues: everything from restaurants, movie theaters, bagel shops, and bars to landmarks, art galleries, transportation, and parks. This light and portable guide also features:- A foldout map that covers the entire borough, including streets, subways, and buses- More than 75 neighborhood maps and profiles- Listings for nightlife hotspots- Details on museums and sports- Essential Brooklyn books and moviesThis guide is a must-have for all Brooklynites and their outta town visitors.
Not For Tourists Guide to Brooklyn 2016
by Not For TouristsWith details on everything from Coney Island to BAM, this is the only guide a native or traveler needs. The Not For Tourists Guide to Brooklyn is a map-based, neighborhood-by-neighborhood approach to New York’s most dynamic borough. The Brooklyn guide covers 16 neighborhoods, with information on services and entertainment venues: everything from restaurants, movie theaters, bagel shops, and bars to landmarks, art galleries, transportation, and parks. Want to eat the best Mexican tacos and Salvadorian pupusas? NFT has you covered. How about a list of the hippest coffee houses and coolest bars? We’ve got that, too. The nearest beach, hidden park, pizza place, or bookstore--whatever you need--NFT puts it at your fingertips. This light and portable guide also features: * A foldout map that covers the entire borough, including streets, subways, and buses * More than 75 neighborhood maps and profiles * Listings for nightlife hotspots * Details on museums and sports * Essential Brooklyn books and movies This guide is a must-have for all Brooklynites and their outta-town visitors.