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Rye and Rye Beach
Lewis T. Karabatsos
出版Arcadia Publishing, 2004-08-18
主題Photography / Subjects & Themes / RegionalPhotography / Subjects & Themes / HistoricalHistory / United States / State & Local / New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
ISBN14396320149781439632017
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=RK7Hd0tGmaQC&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋Although small, the town of Rye played a significant role in New Hampshire's history and in nineteenth-century lifestyle and recreation. From its beginnings in 1623, Rye was predominantly a farming and fishing community. In the years prior to the Civil War, however, local entrepreneurs recognized the potential of their seacoast location and began catering to the needs of wealthy Victorians seeking a temporary escape from urban living. These entrepreneurs exploited the restorative powers of the ocean and established boardinghouses and grand hotels that gained national recognition. By the 1890s, the Rye Beach area had peaked as a summer resort destination and began to evolve into a summer residence colony. Houses of grand scale and variety began to appear. Later, with the introduction of the automobile and the extension of cable-car systems up the coast, Rye and Rye Beach became more accessible for day trips to the ocean.