Legendary locals of Newport, Rhode Island / Annie Sherman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sherman, Annie., Author.

Series:

Images of America.

Images of America

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Newport (R.I.)--History--Pictorial works.

Newport (R.I.).

Newport (R.I.)--History.

Newport (R.I.)--Biography--Pictorial works.

Newport (R.I.)--Biography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (127 pages) : chiefly illustrations.

Other Title:

Legendary locals of Newport

Newport, Rhode Island

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : Legendary Locals, [2013]

Summary:

Established by Colonials seeking religious and cultural freedom in 1639, Newport has enjoyed nearly four centuries of growth—from a thriving seaport to a summer hideaway for industrial revolution excesses, from an active Navy town to a modern world-class destination for sailing and tourism. But beyond the marbled mansions and active harbor-front wharves lie legendary locals building a city of living history, education, arts, and philanthropy. And as this "City-by-the-Sea" celebrates 375 years in 2014, residents honor the diversity of the people who keep it flourishing. Stone carvers John "Fud" Benson and son Nick utilize time-honored techniques etching gravestones and memorials by hand in the oldest trade shop in the country, while nearby, the largest high-tech megayachts in the world dock at the Dana family's Newport Shipyard. Newporter and Navy SEAL Terry Moy helped the last Apollo mission land safely back on Earth, while advocate Florence Gray helped keep affordable housing residents grounded only a few blocks from the city's upscale neighborhoods.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 126) and index.

OCLC:

900733110