Revisit Troy’s Past in New Local Book

Local author tells the history of the area using striking images
 
MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - June 3, 2013 - PRLog -- The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Troy Revisited by Don Rittner. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images of memories from days gone by.

Troy was a vibrant and economically powerful city on the Hudson River during the first half of the 20th century. At night, the city would glow from the heat of the many iron foundries that were located in the south end. These factories employed thousands of Trojans who worked to make everything from cast-iron stoves to bells.

The early 1900s were a time of greatness and prosperity for Troy's people and its products. With the growing population, an abundance of stores and retail establishments opened to supply residents with the items that were not being produced locally. The local economy enjoyed an unprecedented growth as a result.

In more than 200 photographs, Troy Revisited reveals iconic street scenes, interiors, landmarks, businesses, celebrations, parades and important Troy nonprofit institutions and government.

Images of America: Troy Revisited gives readers a glimpse into the city’s past and allows them to see how this unique history shaped the community’s modern identity.

Highlights of Troy Revisited include:
•   The Hudson Fulton Celebration of 1909
•   The Troy Boys Club
•   Troy Parades and Landmarks
•   Union Depot and the Railroad
•   G.V.S. Quackenbush & Co Department Store and W.H. Frear Department Store
•   Troy Business, Commerce and Street Scenes

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.
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