Adirondack Ventures explores the early man-made features that were introduced into New York States great mountain and lake region. With some 200 rare photographs; this book recounts the memories of those who took part in the development of the Adirondacks; an area that covers one quarter of the state. To open up these millions of acres; pathways and roadways and; later; small airports and railways were constructed. To enhance the use and enjoyment of the wilderness; bikeways and ski slopes; as well as amusement parks and golf courses; were built.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A very good resource regarding a great city!By Man of SteelThis is a typical Arcadia "Images of America" book. though it is a very good one. It is a picture book. in black white. showing the many industries around Baltimore. once a huge manufacturing center as well as a port city. The port itself is covered only briefly. though the railroad-operated docks are shown in greater detail in a chapter on the railroads. A few of the industries arent included. such as the now-extinct General Motors plant. However. there is coverage of the steel works and shipyard at Sparrows Point. As is typical of this genre nothing is covered in exhaustive detail. so the book is a good primer on a subject that deserves further study in depth. One thing that would have helped. though is generally not found in Arcadia books. is a map of the facilities illustrated.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Important History--and EconomicsBy RWZFun to read about my old home town when there were good middle class jobs
