Discover the fascinating history of Jamestown; from tales of shipwrecks to summer days long past. The town was home to Camps Bailey and Meade; two training facilities for Union troops during the Civil War. When the steam ferries crossed the bay beginning in 1873; people traveled to the island to sample the town�s leisure and entertainment opportunities. Beavertail Lighthouse and the breathtaking Clingstone stand as iconic landmarks centuries after their construction. After the Jamestown Bridge opened in 1940; suburban development on the North End mostly replaced the hotels along the waterfront. Local authors Rosemary Enright and Sue Maden reveal stories of Jamestown�s past and evolution in this captivating collection of essays.
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