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A Celebration of 350 Years

Book - 1990

Here is a very informative and colorful book on Greenwich history. Easy to read and beautifully illustrated. Here is a very informative and colorful book on Greenwich history. Easy to read and beautifully illustrated. Show less

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Greenwich Before 2000

A Chronology of the Town of Greenwich, 1640-1999

Book - 2000

This book provides a timeline of historical events in Greenwich. Great resource for anyone interested in the Town's history! This book provides a timeline of historical events in Greenwich. Great resource for anyone interested in the Town's history! Show less

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The Gilded Age on Connecticut's Gold Coast

Transforming Greenwich, Stamford and Darien

by Gordon, Maggie

Book - 2014

Maggie Gordon describes the transformation of shoreline communities such as Greenwich from farming communities to resort areas. Describes such wealthy people as Rockefeller, Benedict and Tweed. Maggie Gordon describes the transformation of shoreline communities such as Greenwich from farming communities to resort areas. Describes such wealthy people as Rockefeller, Benedict and Tweed. Show less

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Greenwich Old and New

A History, Illustrated With Photographs of Greenwich, Connecticut, From Colonial Days to the Present

by Holland, Lydia

Book - 1935

This compact summary of Greenwich history is located in our Reference area. It can only be used in the library, but it's worth browsing. This compact summary of Greenwich history is located in our Reference area. It can only be used in the library, but it's worth browsing. Show less

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The Great Estates: Greenwich, Connecticut, 1880-1930

Book - 1986

This wonderful book by the Junior League describes 44 estates in the community. It provides some interesting photos and background information on the mansions. This wonderful book by the Junior League describes 44 estates in the community. It provides some interesting photos and background information on the mansions. Show less

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Greenwich in 1940

Being A Brief Historical Sketch of the Town With Views of the Principal Buildings and Homes in the Community and Including Who's Who in Greenwich

Book - 1940

The Greenwich Press published this book, which contains a brief history of Greenwich, photos of important structures and encapsulated biographical information on prominent residents. Provides a unique look at the town. The Greenwich Press published this book, which contains a brief history of Greenwich, photos of important structures and encapsulated biographical information on prominent residents. Provides a unique look at the town. Show less

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Building Greenwich

Architecture and Design, 1640 to the Present

by Carley, Rachel

Book - 2005

I am proud to say that Rachel Carley used the Greenwich Library Local History files to write this book. She uses architecture to explain Greenwich history. I am proud to say that Rachel Carley used the Greenwich Library Local History files to write this book. She uses architecture to explain Greenwich history. Show less

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Other Days in Greenwich, Or, Tales and Reminiscences of An Old New England Town

by Hubbard, Frederick A.

Book - 1913

Other Days in Greenwich supplements Spencer Mead's book "Ye Historie of Ye Towne of Greenwich". It primarily covers the 1800s, with extensive writing on William "Boss" Tweed. Other Days in Greenwich supplements Spencer Mead's book "Ye Historie of Ye Towne of Greenwich". It primarily covers the 1800s, with extensive writing on William "Boss" Tweed. Show less

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Ye Historie of Ye Town of Greenwich, County of Fairfield and State of Connecticut, With Genealogical Notes on the Adams

by Mead, Spencer P.

Book - 1979

I consider this to be my "Bible" of information on the early history of Greenwich. It describes the founding of Greenwich, includes military r...Show more I consider this to be my "Bible" of information on the early history of Greenwich. It describes the founding of Greenwich, includes military rolls of major wars, descriptions of early industries and businesses, and genealogies of prominent families. Show less

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Greenwich History, the Judge's Corner

150 Vintage Newspaper Columns

by Hubbard, Frederick A

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Judge Hubbard wrote a column for the Greenwich Press from 1928 to 1933. This is a collection of those articles, which cover many historical events and people in town. Judge Hubbard wrote a column for the Greenwich Press from 1928 to 1933. This is a collection of those articles, which cover many historical events and people in town. Show less

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