Wilmington and the Whiteface Region

by Wilmington Hist. Soc. (Author)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738599243
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	08/12/2013
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

The Wilmington Historical Society, chartered by the State of New York in 2003 and comprised entirely of volunteers, undertook the task of compiling the history of the area in unique photographs and postcards. Wilmington and the Whiteface Region contains images from archival, individual, and public sources covering the period from 1822 to 1980.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 6

Introduction 7

1 Agriculture and Industry 9

2 Whiteface Mountain 23

3 Whiteface Ski Area 41

4 Wilmington Notch and AuSable River 63

5 Visitor Accommodations 79

6 Santa's Workshop 89

7 Community 101

8 Notable People 113

Bibliography 126

About the Wilmington Historical Society 127