Originally known as the Great Plain; Plainville was the last town to separate from Farmington. In 1830; a post office was established in the new community and the name was changed. The town officially incorporated in 1869. The early economy consisted of farmers; millers; tin workers; tanners; chair makers; and blacksmiths. In 1828; the Farmington Canal opened and Plainville�s population blossomed. It soon became a commercial center and new industries and manufacturing developed. This book documents Plainville�s early-17th-century settlers; such as the Root; Newell; Hooker; Lewis; and Hamlin families; and follows the town�s fascinating evolution to the present. Through stunning photographs; readers will delight to see Plainville�s past unfold.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Town Next DoorBy John M. FordI grew up in West Deptford. which borders Woodbury. I enjoyed West Deptfords Images of America so much that I picked up the corresponding book about Woodbury.The book is full of pictures from the history of Woodbury. New Jersey. There are also names. dates. and other tidbits of history. The chapters are organized by theme. covering general topics such as businesses. schools. churches. and neighborhoods. The chapter on transportation is particularly interesting; I had not realized that early Woodbury was such a hub or water and then rail transportation. My favorite historical snippets describe the founding and history of the Bonsal Blues marching and dance band.Authors Robert Sands and Barbara Turner have done a good job. This kind of book always leaves readers wanting to see more. but the coverage is impressive. Any reader who has lived in Woodbury will recognize many of the locations and enjoy the memories these pictures evoke.Recommended to those who have lived in or near Woodbury.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A good readBy Patricia DiLossiHistory fascinates me and if you want to hear about days gone by. you need to read this. It has great pics of the way we were.
