The History of Sandown Honored in New Book

Nov. 11, 2013 - PRLog -- The newest addition from Arcadia Publishing is Sandown from local authors Arlene F. Bassett and Barbara A. Lachance. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images and memories of days gone by in this New Hampshire town.

Established in 1756, the town of Sandown, N.H., has a rich history of hardworking men and women who farmed the land and set up shoe shops, lumber mills, blacksmith shops and taverns. Taking advantage of both natural resources, like the Exeter River and Angle Pond, and man-made ones such as the railroad, the rural town capitalized on its proximity to Boston to expand business opportunities. The Lovering Mill, Angle Pond Hotel and Elwin C. Mills Shoe Shop are examples of these successful ventures.

Today, mills and shoe shops have been replaced by other enterprises, including Zorvino Vineyards and St. Julien Macaroons. As in the past, a sense of community and volunteer commitment is still evident in the hearts of Sandown families. The fire department continues to be an all-volunteer organization, as are many town committees. Proudly listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Sandown’s Old Meeting House and Railroad Depot capture residents’ dedication to the preservation of town history. By showcasing vintage images of Sandown’s history, this book hopes to preserve the area’s past for generations to come.

Highlights of Sandown include:

•Prominent citizens who were connected to Sandown, including New Hampshire governors, authors and two Miss New Hampshire pageant winners.
•The impact that the railroad had on the town especially for commercial opportunities.
•Vintage images, the majority of which have been donated from private collections of local residents.
•The first labor strike in America took place at Sandown’s Old Meeting House.
•The notoriety of the Angle Pond Hotel and humorous postcards that were printed to attract tourism.

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.

Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States.  Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America’s people and places.  Have we done a book on your town?  Visit www.arcadiapublishing.com.