Middletown
Middletown by Marvin H. Cohen, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions in August 2001, offers a detailed exploration of the city of Middletown, located in Orange County. This edition, comprising 130 pages, presents a historical narrative that traces the settlement of Middletown from its origins around 1760 through its evolution into a village in 1848 and a city in 1888. The book highlights the city’s significance in dairy farming and its development as a railroad center starting in 1843, showcasing the impact of transportation on the community’s growth.
Readers will find a rich collection of over two hundred historical images that celebrate the people, places, and events that have shaped Middletown. The book features period street scenes, notable architecture by local architect Frank Lindsey, and landmarks such as Clemson Park with its Japanese garden. It also documents the ornate buildings that continue to serve the community, including the Orange County Community College and the Middletown Thrall Library, all situated within a vibrant business district and a backdrop of strong industries. This historical account provides insight into the local history and development of a progressive community in the Middle Atlantic region.
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Located in the heart of Orange County, the city of Middletown was first settled c. 1760. The hamlet became a village in 1848 and a city in 1888. Long noted for its dairy farming, Middletown gained its reputation as a railroad center beginning in 1843 with the coming of the New York & Erie Rail Road. That reputation remained until 1957, when Middletown’s other major railroad, the famed New York, Ontario & Western Railway, was abandoned. With more than two hundred historical images, Middletown celebrates the people, places, and event that over the years helped shape this progressive community. Picture are period street scenes, homes by noted local architect Frank Lindsey, Clemson Park with is famous Japanese garden, and highly ornate buildings that are still in use, such as the Orange County Community College and the Middletown Thrall Library. All of these centered around a thriving business district, strong industries, and up-to-date transportation.
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