East Hampton (Postcard History) by Richard Barons,Isabel Carmichael,Mayor Paul F. Rickenbach PDF

By Richard Barons,Isabel Carmichael,Mayor Paul F. Rickenbach Jr.

East Hampton started as a fishing and farming neighborhood within the 1600s, yet by means of the past due 18th century, the world had grown to be a well-liked summer time vacation spot. inside of a 12 months of its building in 1796, the Montauk Lighthouse was once already attracting travelers. by way of the mid-19th century, steamships and railroads have been taking viewers to determine the excellent seashores and remain within the boardinghouses. The smaller East Hampton groups, reminiscent of Montauk, Amagansett, and Wainscott, additionally turned favorite destinations for individuals escaping the warmth of the towns, and so they stay hugely sought-after locations today.

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