Tonawanda and North Tonawanda
Title | Tonawanda and North Tonawanda PDF eBook |
Author | Historical Society of the Tonawandas |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Pages | 128 |
Release | 2014-10-06 |
Genre | Photography |
ISBN | 1439647658 |
Between the years of 1940 and 1960, Tonawanda and North Tonawanda virtually redefined themselves. The waning lumber industry gave way to manufacturing that accommodated first the war effort and then postwar market demands. After the war, men and women returned to family life, and the baby boom began. New homes, new schools, and new roads were built to serve the burgeoning population; meanwhile, local industries expanded, and new businesses took root. Well-paying jobs were plentiful, as were consumer goods such as televisions, modern appliances, and cars. Community pride was evident, with volunteers swelling the ranks of fire companies, churches, and service clubs. Downtown had dozens of shops, department stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues such as the Riviera and Melody Fair. Tonawanda and North Tonawanda: 1940-1960 celebrates the American Dream, an era when teenagers were rocking and rolling at school dances and hanging out at Zeffery's the Sugar Bowl, and Pee Wee's Pizzeria.
Tonawanda and North Tonawanda: 1940-1960
Title | Tonawanda and North Tonawanda: 1940-1960 PDF eBook |
Author | Historical Society of the Tonawandas |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Pages | 128 |
Release | 2014 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1467122319 |
Between the years of 1940 and 1960, Tonawanda and North Tonawanda virtually redefined themselves. The waning lumber industry gave way to manufacturing that accommodated first the war effort and then postwar market demands. After the war, men and women returned to family life, and the baby boom began. New homes, new schools, and new roads were built to serve the burgeoning population; meanwhile, local industries expanded, and new businesses took root. Well-paying jobs were plentiful, as were consumer goods such as televisions, modern appliances, and cars. Community pride was evident, with volunteers swelling the ranks of fire companies, churches, and service clubs. Downtown had dozens of shops, department stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues such as the Riviera and Melody Fair. Tonawanda and North Tonawanda: 1940-1960 celebrates the American Dream, an era when teenagers were rocking and rolling at school dances and hanging out at Zeffery's the Sugar Bowl, and Pee Wee's Pizzeria.
North Tonawanda
Title | North Tonawanda PDF eBook |
Author | North Tonawanda History Museum (North Tonawanda, N.Y.) |
Publisher | |
Pages | 11 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | North Tonawanda (N.Y.) |
ISBN |
Historical Data of North Tonawanda, N.Y.
Title | Historical Data of North Tonawanda, N.Y. PDF eBook |
Author | Henry E. Warner |
Publisher | |
Pages | 16 |
Release | 1947 |
Genre | North Tonawanda (N.Y.) |
ISBN |
Tonawanda and North Tonawanda
Title | Tonawanda and North Tonawanda PDF eBook |
Author | Historical Society of the Tonawandas |
Publisher | Arcadia Library Editions |
Pages | 130 |
Release | 2011-02 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9781531648862 |
Between the years of 1940 and 1960, Tonawanda and North Tonawanda virtually redefined themselves. The waning lumber industry gave way to manufacturing that accommodated first the war effort and then postwar market demands. After the war, men and women returned to family life, and the baby boom began. New homes, new schools, and new roads were built to serve the burgeoning population; meanwhile, local industries expanded, and new businesses took root. Well-paying jobs were plentiful, as were consumer goods such as televisions, modern appliances, and cars. Community pride was evident, with volunteers swelling the ranks of fire companies, churches, and service clubs. Downtown had dozens of shops, department stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues such as the Riviera and Melody Fair. Tonawanda and North Tonawanda: 1940-1960 celebrates the American Dream, an era when teenagers were rocking and rolling at school dances and hanging out at Zeffery's the Sugar Bowl, and Pee Wee's Pizzeria.
North Tonawanda
Title | North Tonawanda PDF eBook |
Author | Donna Zellner Neal |
Publisher | |
Pages | 428 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | North Tonawanda (N.Y.) |
ISBN | 9781425122591 |
A self-guided historic walking and driving tour.
The Rand Family Left a Lasting Imprint on North Tonawanda, and the World!
Title | The Rand Family Left a Lasting Imprint on North Tonawanda, and the World! PDF eBook |
Author | North Tonawanda History Museum (North Tonawanda, N.Y.) |
Publisher | |
Pages | 23 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | North Tonawanda (N.Y.) |
ISBN |