City Island And Orchard Beach

Once known as a playground for the wealthy, the resort community of City Island became a leader in boat manufacturing and gained international recognition for the victorious yachts it produced for the America’s Cup races. Well known shipyards on the island, including Nevins, Minneford, and Kretzers, catered to a new clientele of boat owners who required smaller vessels with low maintenance features. With over two hundred vintage photographs, City Island and Orchard Beach traces the transformation of this European-styled community from the mid-1800s to the 1990s. This visual journey focuses on the island’s adaptability to changes brought by time and technology. Learn about the lives of the island’s original settlers, tour its homes and businesses, and discover the significant role it played in the Revolutionary War.Scott, Catherine A. is the author of 'City Island And Orchard Beach', published 2004 under ISBN 9780738535463 and ISBN 073853546X.