Discover the History of Yonkers in New Book

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - July 24, 2013 - PRLog -- The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Yonkers from local authors Joan Jennings and Luis Perelman. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images.

A study in contrasts, Yonkers, a sprawling city 20 miles north of midtown Manhattan, traces its roots to early Dutch settlers. Yonkers has a history of retail, boasting one of the first shopping malls in the United States, but prides itself on its backbone of mom-and-pop businesses. Seabiscuit, the legendary racehorse, once stood in the winner’s circle at Yonkers Raceway. The city has 38 distinct neighborhoods, each with its own character and identity. Yonkers was home to some of the 19th century’s wealthiest industrialists and inventors whose innovations, such as the Otis safety elevator, Armstrong’s FM radio, Harvey’s elevated railroad and Smith’s carpet looms, shaped the world we know today.

Currently, the city with a rough-and-tumble, blue-collar waterfront is undergoing dramatic revitalization. Images of America: Yonkers takes a look at the history and development of this unique New York city. The book highlights images from the past in order for readers to better understand the area’s modern identity.

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

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