Bridgeport

by Judy Barrett

Overview

A truly unique hamlet, Bridgeport lies in both the towns of Cicero, in Onondaga County, and Sullivan, in Madison County. It is divided only by Chittenango Creek, which was the main attraction for settlement in the early years. Farms developed on the shores of Oneida Lake and the creek, while small industries sprang up in the hamlet near the creek rapids and along what later became Route 31. These businesses evolved to support the needs of the area. On the west side of the creek were a sawmill, which provided lumber for homes, and a tannery, which made leather for harnesses, boots, and shoes. On the east side, a blacksmith shop repaired wagons and shoed horses, while a cooper made barrels among other blossoming businesses. When a bridge and dam were built as a power supply, the hamlet was aptly named Bridgeport.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467120951
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	04/28/2014
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,053,997
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 6.30(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Judy Barrett was born and raised on a farm along Oneida Lake in Bridgeport. She graduated with a degree in history from LeMoyne College, continued her education by obtaining a further degree in education at Syracuse University, and became a teacher. She retired after 32 years of teaching and is presently working part-time at the Bridgeport Library.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 6

Introduction 7

1 Bridges 9

2 Businesses and Homes Along Route 31 15

3 People and Families 29

4 Oneida Lake Bays and Points 35

5 Oneida Lake Activities and Scenery 55

6 Farms 65

7 Along Bridgeport Roads 91

8 Places People Gather 101