Legendary Locals of Holyoke

by Jacqueline M. Sears

Overview

Holyoke is home to some of the most amazing and courageous individuals. In 1658, European pioneer John Riley, along with other early planters, was instrumental in establishing a community in the West Springfield area called Ireland Parish, which eventually became known as Holyoke. This tenacious man led the way for many other trailblazers, including George Ewing, who envisioned utilizing hydropower to operate factories and inspired town engineers to design one of the first planned cities in the United States. In 1898, the progressive Elizabeth Towne encouraged Holyoke residents and an international audience with her New Thought movement that advocated a healthy lifestyle. Another outstanding citizen, Timothy Alben, judiciously leads the Massachusetts State Police, while Holyoke's Henry Jennings honorably served his country in the armed forces, as a commander of the Holyoke War Memorial Building, and on the Holyoke City Council. Barbara Bernard has astutely kept residents informed about current events for the last 70 years. Legendary Locals of Holyoke chronicles the community's finest men and women who survived and prospered through harsh circumstances and against all odds.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467101813
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	04/13/2015
Series:	Legendary Locals Series
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,116,222
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Jacqueline M. Sears is an artist, former historical columnist for the Republican newspaper, fundraiser, and a selectwoman.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 6

Introduction 7

Chapter 1 History Makers 9

Chapter 2 Intriguing Writers 27

Chapter 3 Veterans of Distinction 37

Chapter 4 Remarkable Athletes 53

Chapter 5 Notable Businesses 65

Chapter 6 Unique Artists 77

Chapter 7 Dedicated to Their Community 87

Chapter 8 Trailblazers 99

Index 126