Rome

by Arcadia Publishing

Overview

While it may not have had the same historical impact as its Italian predecessor, the history of Rome, New York, is not to be sniffed at.

This central New York crossroads witnessed the siege of Fort Stanwix during the Revolutionary War, the digging of the Erie Canal, and the development of industry that followed. At one time, Rome boasted one-tenth of all copper produced in the country, earning the nickname "the Copper City." This historical collection depicts the people, the great streets, and the structures that all created Rome's rich history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738534992
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	02/19/2004
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,060,030
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Raised in Rome, author Portia Vescio worked on this book with the Rome Historical Society, founded in 1936 to research, collect, preserve, and make available the history of Rome. A professional archivist, she compiled more than two hundred images from the society and from community members to create a work that reflects the spirit and personality of the city.