Wilmington and the Whiteface Region / Wilmington Historical Society.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Wilmington Historical Society.

Series:

Images of America.

Images of America

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Whiteface Mountain (N.Y.)--History--Pictorial works.

Whiteface Mountain (N.Y.).

Whiteface Mountain (N.Y.)--Social life and customs--Pictorial works.

Wilmington (N.Y. : Town)--History--Pictorial works.

Wilmington (N.Y. : Town).

Wilmington (N.Y. : Town)--Social life and customs--Pictorial works.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (127 pages) : chiefly illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : Arcadia Pub., [2013]

Summary:

Located in the Adirondack Mountains of northern New York State, Wilmington lies at the foot of majestic Whiteface Mountain on the West Branch of the AuSable River. Wilmington and the Whiteface Region share many of the area’s activities and attractions. Once a thriving industrial and agricultural community, the area began transitioning into a popular tourist destination in the late 1800s. Early hotels, such as the Whiteface Mountain House and Hotel Olney, established recreational opportunities for developing tourism. Whiteface Mountain, Whiteface Mountain Ski Center, Whiteface Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway, Santa’s Workshop, High Falls Gorge, and the West Branch of the AuSable River were all destinations for those seeking outdoor adventure. In 1980, Wilmington hosted the Winter Olympic alpine events. Today, it continues to host national and world-class ski competitions.

Contents:

Agriculture and industry

Whiteface Mountain

Whiteface ski area

Wilmington Notch and AuSable River

Visitor accomodations

Santa's workshop

Community

Notable people.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 126).

OCLC:

885210068