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Oak Bluffs: The Cottage City Years on Martha's Vineyard

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The book explores the rich history of Oak Bluffs, originally known as Cottage City, from its establishment in 1880 to its evolution as a vibrant community. It highlights the town's origins as a religious camp meeting site and showcases its social activities, including beach outings, croquet games, and festive parades. Through historic images, it evokes nostalgia for the era of the Tabernacle, horse-drawn trolleys, and the Martha's Vineyard Summer Institute, while also celebrating the preservation of its iconic parks, cottages, and landmarks.

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Oak Bluffs: The Cottage City Years on Martha's Vineyard, Peter A. Jones

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2007
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Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2007
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In brossura
Pagine
128
ISBN13
9780738549774
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The book explores the rich history of Oak Bluffs, originally known as Cottage City, from its establishment in 1880 to its evolution as a vibrant community. It highlights the town's origins as a religious camp meeting site and showcases its social activities, including beach outings, croquet games, and festive parades. Through historic images, it evokes nostalgia for the era of the Tabernacle, horse-drawn trolleys, and the Martha's Vineyard Summer Institute, while also celebrating the preservation of its iconic parks, cottages, and landmarks.