Forgotten Delavan - Brossura

Ruth-Marsicano, Patricia

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1467112801 ISBN 13: 9781467112802

Casa editrice: Arcadia Pub, 2014

Riassunto

When they left New York in 1836, brothers Henry and Samuel Phoenix intended to establish a temperance colony where inhabitants could live a life free from "demon alcohol." They found the perfect location in the Wisconsin Territory and named it Delavan after temperance leader and abolitionist Edward C. Delavan. The Phoenixes purchased 400 acres of land to sell to friends and family back in New York. The population soon boomed thanks to people like themselves who embraced the belief in an alcohol- and slavery-free society. All deeds were written with covenants prohibiting alcohol, but in 1845 the covenants were deemed unconstitutional. Since then, Delavan has been home to abolitionists, circus performers, and artists. It has drawn tourists from around the Midwest to its ballrooms, resorts, steamers, and beautiful lake. From Delavan's humble beginnings, the community has continued to grow to a population of more than 13,000, and today Delavan thrives on its industry, agriculture, and tourism.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Arcadia Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1467112801
• ISBN 13: 9781467112802
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 127
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile