Pictorials 95

Trafford, located in the hills east of Pittsburgh, was officially incorporated as a borough in 1904. John Cavett I and his family were among the first settlers in the area, after purchasing land in ……続きを見る

After having gone bankrupt from a fire on his New Hampshire farm, Jedediah Sanger purchased 1,000 acres of land in Whitestown in 1788. This land, part of the Coxe Patent, came to be known as New Har……続きを見る

On the banks of the Mystic River, the Connecticut community of Mystic has a maritime history that stretches back beyond the founding of the nation. Starting as a Native American settlement, the area……続きを見る

Established in 1817 by the "Sufferers" from Connecticut, Norwalk was founded by settlers who had their homes destroyed by British troops during the Revolutionary War. As restitution, the federal gov……続きを見る

Set in outstanding natural beauty, many Vermont communities have a unique sense of history and place, and Woodstock has long been considered among the most vibrant and beautiful of them all. Nestled……続きを見る

Bella Italia! Kaum ein Land fasziniert uns so, wie das sonnige Italien: die malerischen Altstädte, die großen Künstler in den Galerien und Museen, die Toskana mit ihrer unvergleichlichen Landschaft ……続きを見る

«Ich laufe mit großem Enthusiasmus durch die öden Gegenden der Welt und begeistere mich für Brachen und den einen oder anderen ungestört ausgelebten Wahn. In der Provinz nämlich erlebt man ein Land ……続きを見る

The Distinctive Guide Book to Amazing Personalized Adventures for Road Trip Travelers Tired of being on the road and all you remember is gray pavement and fog-lines? Are you looking for expert trave……続きを見る

WINNER OF THE PARIS BOOK FESTIVAL 2017, ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CATEGORY This book is a collaborative project conceived by two old friends inspired by Paris. The writer, Robin Bower, and the artist, Chr……続きを見る

When a flood redirected the Missouri River in 1877, a small patch of Iowa landed in Nebraska--and a new town was born. Carter Lake incorporated as an independent city in 1930 as Iowa's only communit……続きを見る

Today's citizens of St. Charles will recognize the names of many early settlers and residents, such as Louis Blanchette, who founded the settlement that would later become St. Charles; St. Rose Phil……続きを見る

Marshall Field III was 28 years of age and one of the richest people in the world when he came upon the idea of replicating the environment in which he had spent his youth. Raised and educated in En……続きを見る

The 1960s and 1970s were a time of significant change in the history of Springfield, Illinois, as the city redefined itself through major developments in education, technology, and commerce. This pi……続きを見る

A picturesque town nestled among the wildflower-covered foothills of the Sierras, Lindsay is the epitome of the ideal California life--one of health, wealth and sunshine. Lindsay became the heart of……続きを見る

In 1968, Lake Oroville flooded the West Branch, North Fork, Middle Fork, and South Fork canyons of the Feather River. Also inundated were the communities of Las Plumas, the Big Bend Power House, Bid……続きを見る

The Gunnison country, 4,000 square miles of high valleys, heavy snows, deep canyons, and 14,000-foot-high mountains, is one of Colorado's most beautiful regions. Located on the Western Slope of Colo……続きを見る

En tant que monument le plus profond repr'sentant la liberte et l'independance des Etats-Unis, La Statue de la Liberte domine le Port de New York depuis des decennies. Son regard fixe a vu le pays c……続きを見る

Highlands Ranch, part of Douglas County, is known as one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. Highlands Ranch grew from the Colorado plains through a series of settlements starting in 1……続きを見る

The rich history of Williamston lives in the memories and memorabilia passed through generations of individuals. Williamston's raconteurs tell vivid tales of energizing spring water; a thriving comm……続きを見る

Since the early 1900s, Silver Lake has been a magnet for iconoclastic writers, architects and political activists. Famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, who designed the Hollyhock House for socialist ……続きを見る

According to legend, in about 1760, Daniel Boone first named this hinterlands settlement "Wolf Hills." Incorporated in 1778, the town of Abingdon became the leading trade, business, and legal center……続きを見る

Also known as Kupa, Jojopin, and Aqua Caliente, Warner Hot Springs has been a "little piece of heaven" no matter what it has been called. Located in northeast San Diego County in the historic 47,000……続きを見る

The nationally recognized Roosevelt Row Artists' District in downtown Phoenix originated during the platting of the Churchill Addition in 1888, when fewer than 4,000 people called the city home. The……続きを見る

Over two centuries, Coweta County has been home to diverse residents who mastered the art of reinventing the county. Initially home to Creek-Muscogee Native Americans, subsequent settlers ushered in……続きを見る

Los Osos and Baywood Park, on the south end of Morro Bay, were two independent areas that developed separately during different periods. Over time, they grew together. In 1974, the US Post Office el……続きを見る

Santa Margarita de Cortona was founded in 1775 as part of the original Spanish mission system. Its asistencia, in fact, has been considered a lost mission. Santa Margarita Ranch was later founded fr……続きを見る

Long before English speakers set eyes upon it, the volcanic plug on the south bank of the Huerfano River was tagged with a moniker that means "the orphan." Spanish conquistadors saw it as a rock pil……続きを見る

Aladdin is located in northeast Crook County, in the far northeast corner of Wyoming. The town, the lowest settlement in the state at 3,749 feet, is surrounded by vast plains of waving grass, wooded……続きを見る

On land freed from American Indians upon the orders of George Washington, the town of Ovid was formed in 1794, after military lots were numbered by Simeon DeWitt and his assistants. In 1860, constru……続きを見る

Named for Versailles Palace in honor of the French allies during the American Revolution, Versailles Township was one of the original seven townships of Allegheny County. Wedged among the Monongahel……続きを見る