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Clinton and Kirkland - (Past and Present) by Zach Lewis (Paperback)
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Highlights
- The village of Clinton and town of Kirkland are neighboring communities in central New York.
- About the Author: Clinton native Zach Lewis, an educator, journalist, and photographer, explores the area's heritage, highlighting the evolving landscape and why he believes that "all roads lead to Clinton.
- 96 Pages
- History, United States
- Series Name: Past and Present
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The village of Clinton and the town of Kirkland are neighboring communities in central New York. Clinton was founded in 1787 and has served as an educational hub anchored by Hamilton College. Clara Barton, Grover Cleveland and Leland Stanford were educated here, along with Elihu Root, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1912. The natural resources of Clinton and Kirkland, including Oriskany Creek and hematite ore, facilitated local prosperity. Clinton native Zach Lewis, an educator, journalist, and photographer, explores the area's heritage, highlighting the evovling landscape and why he believes that 'all roads lead to Clinton'"--Back cover.Book Synopsis
The village of Clinton and town of Kirkland are neighboring communities in central New York. Clinton was founded in 1787 and has served as an educational hub anchored by Hamilton College. Clara Barton, Grover Cleveland, and Leland Stanford were educated here, along with Elihu Root, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1912. The natural resources of Clinton and Kirkland, including Oriskany Creek and hematite ore, facilitated local prosperity.
Clinton native Zach Lewis, an educator, journalist, and photographer, explores the area's heritage, highlighting the evolving landscape and why he believes that "all roads lead to Clinton."
About the Author
Clinton native Zach Lewis, an educator, journalist, and photographer, explores the area's heritage, highlighting the evolving landscape and why he believes that "all roads lead to Clinton."