Williamstown

Images of America: Vermont

by Doreen Chambers

The cultural landscape of Williamstown has been strongly influenced by the settlers who traveled far and wide to get there. Originally, a large number of Scots, French Canadians, and Italian craftsmen were lured to the west hills of Vermont to take advantage of the promising granite quarries. Williamstown used many of its natural resources to develop into a small, thriving community. Today, the village still has its classic white churches and

Genres: History

128 pages, Paperback

First published October 22, 2012

Reviews

[Carl Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Photos tell our story more deeply than words—by showing life long past we can learn connect, and understand those that went before us. This volume is well laid out in a logical easily followed way and—more importantly—well researched and documented. Names, at least to the extent of my knowledge are accurate and there are plenty of dates to help in the orientation of the photos. The introduction provides a good orientation to this small town in Vermont and in her acknowledgments the author gives credit to those folks who have saved and shared glimpses of the village, the town, and their own past. Well done.
In the spirit of transparency I taught in Williamstown schools and have a particular affection to the town and a connection with its historic society.