Research Catalog

Details

Description

1. 126 p. : ill.; 23 cm.

Series statement

1. American chronicles : a History Press series

Uniform title

1. American chronicles (Series)

Subject

1. Waterfronts > Connecticut > Stamford > History
2. Yachting > Connecticut > Stamford > History
3. Stamford (Conn.) > History
4. Stamford Region (Conn.) > History, Local
5. Long Island Sound (N.Y. and Conn.) > History, Local

Contents

1. The beginning years -- A humble lighthouse with a grand history -- The cove and canal offer unique opportunities for the waterfront -- Shippan Point : farmland, summer resort and American Revolution home base -- Growing up along the waterfront during a magical era -- The Stamford Yacht Club creates a one-of-a-kind oasis along Stamford harbor -- Hathaway, Reiser & Raymond : sailmakers extraordinaire -- The Luders legacy -- The natural charm of the Halloween Yacht Club -- The breakwater irregulars set sail -- Notable yachts -- The waterfront today.

Call number

1. IQM (Stamford) 14-5346

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. [125]-126).

Author

1. Jewell, Karen.

Title

1. A maritime history of the Stamford waterfront : Cove Island, Shippan Point and the Stamford harbor shoreline / Karen Jewell.

Imprint

1. Charleston, SC : History Press, 2010.

Series

1. American chronicles : a History Press series
2. American chronicles (Series)

Bibliography

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. [125]-126).

Connect to:

1. Contributor biographical information
2. Publisher description

LCCN

1. 2010045528

ISBN

1. 9781609490751
2. 1609490754

Research call number

1. IQM (Stamford) 14-5346