[DOC] Learning from the Japanese City: Looking East in Urban Design (Planning; History and Environment Series) by Barrie Shelton at Arts-Photography

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Located in the heart of Orange County; the city of Middletown was first settled c. 1760. The hamlet became a village in 1848 and a city in 1888. Long noted for its dairy farming; Middletown gained its reputation as a railroad center beginning in 1843 with the coming of the New York Erie Rail Road. That reputation remained until 1957; when Middletowns other major railroad; the famed New York; Ontario Western Railway; was abandoned. With more than two hundred historical images; Middletown celebrates the people; places; and event that over the years helped shape this progressive community. Picture are period street scenes; homes by noted local architect Frank Lindsey; Clemson Park with is famous Japanese garden; and highly ornate buildings that are still in use; such as the Orange County Community College and the Middletown Thrall Library. All of these centered around a thriving business district; strong industries; and up-to-date transportation.