Bridgeport: Tales from the Park City

by Eric D. Lehman

A charming collection of Bridgeport stories and historic images bring this eccentric, enchanting history to life. In the late nineteenth century, P.T. Barnum was known worldwide for his traveling circus, but to the city of Bridgeport he meant much more. The city's mayor and benefactor, Barnum was also a mastermind at urban planning. Thus, amid Bridgeport's growing industrial factories, orchestras played from the bandstand at Seaside Park and bucolic hills surrounded Bunnell's Pond. In this collection of narratives, Eric D. Lehman captures the city's natural beauty and richly eccentric history. From the brave women of the Black Rock Lighthouse to war heroes of 'the nation's arsenal', from 'the tiniest general', Tom Thumb, to the tragic death of Jumbo the elephant, these are the best stories from Connecticut's 'Park City.'

128 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2009

Reviews

[Andrew Hughart · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting

[Wally Beddoe · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read for anyone and a must-read for those residing in SW Connecticut; full of Bridgeport history. So many fascinating events, especially the chapter describing lighthouse keeper Katherine "Kate" Moore's love and sacrifices. I read this book while attending the University of Bridgeport in 2012 (The author was my professor). It should be required reading!