The Adirondacks: 1931-1990

Images of America: New York

by Donald R. Williams

For decades, the vast Adirondack wilderness has beckoned. The 1931-1990 celebrates the years in which the six-million-acre preserve truly became a people's park. Some, familiar with Adirondack-inspired art and literature, are drawn in by its spectacular beauty; many are lured by its year-round sports and recreational opportunities; others are enticed merely by its natural beauty-the clear air, sparkling waters, and dense woodlands. With some 200 rare images, the book includes photos of the Winter Olympics held at Lake Placid in 1932, attended by thousands from the world over, and pictures of American boys working in the CCC camps in the Adirondacks during the Great Depression. Follow the progression of history as steamboats ply Lake George and the Fulton Chain and other lakes, then as the railroads as they bring in more and more visitors, and trace the rise and fall of the grand hotels and their the cabins, motels, cottages, second homes, and campsites of the motoring public.

128 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2002

Reviews

[Scott F · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book, which is predominately photos & captions w/ explanations of the photos.
A nice book for anyone who enjoys the Adirondacks and their history.