Brighton Area - Hardcover

Pratt, Genal

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1531663400 ISBN 13: 9781531663407

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions, 2012

Synopsis

In 1867, with a clear vision, steady growth, and prosperity, the village of Brighton was forged in the freshly cut tracks of wagon wheels. Eager settlers poured in from the East, and the Brighton area exploded with fertile farms and bustling businesses, quickly necessitating a train station, electricity, paved roads, and freeways. Rich in its farming roots and unique in its journey, Brighton has emerged as one of the most desirable Michigan communities to live in today. Follow the visual transformation from its humble yet arduous beginnings to the thriving modern business town it has become. This treasured collection of photographs provides a fascinating historical record of the people, farms, and businesses that drove the unstoppable development of Brighton through the 19th and 20th centuries. The architecture, landscape, and cherished character of Brighton tell the stories that embody the foundation of the community today.

About this title

About the Author

Genal Pratt is a professional copywriter of websites, blogs, historical newsletters, and now Images of America: The Brighton Area. The Brighton Area Historical Society is dedicated to the history of the Greater Brighton Area, which includes portions of the surrounding townships of Livingston County, Michigan.

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1531663400
• ISBN 13: 9781531663407
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 130