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Record Nr.

UNINA9910826872303321

Autore

Lehman Eric D.

Titolo

Connecticut town greens : history of the state's common centers / / Eric D. Lehman

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Guilford, Connecticut : , : Globe Pequot, , 2015

©2015

ISBN

1-4930-1329-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (289 p.)

Disciplina

974.6

Soggetti

Commons - Connecticut - History

Public spaces - Connecticut - History

Parks - Connecticut - History

Landscapes - Connecticut - History

Connecticut History, Local

Connecticut Social life and customs

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Sommario/riassunto

<span><span>The state of Connecticut has 170 town or village greens that still exist today. These greens date back to Colonial times where they served as the physical and spiritual centers for these early towns. Today many town greens continue to be the center of town events, fairs, and other gatherings. Connecticut Town Greens will explore the history of these remarkable greens and provide a guide to current events.<br /></span></span>