Julianna Fiddler Woite: 3 books
Snyder, New York
A Brief History
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2009
In 1823, the Erie Canal sparked visions of opportunity and fortune in many, including Abraham Snyder, who traversed to the land that would become his namesake. But whenAbraham mysteriously disappeared in 1832, his son, Michael, became the �man of the family� and consequently became a one-man powerhouse...
by Julianna Fiddler-Woite, Mary Beth Paulin Scumaci, Peter C. Scumaci
Language: English
Release Date: July 6, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: July 6, 2010
Born from the success of the Erie Canal, the communities of Western New York enjoyed a century of growth and prosperity during America's Gilded Age. Buffalo was one of the richest cities in America and dominated industry and politics, producing two presidents. Wealth and architectural opportunity enticed...
by Julianna Fiddler-Woite, Rev. Jamie Retallack
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2015
During the construction of the Erie Canal in the early 1820s, the population of Western New York increased 145 percent. Many of these pioneers were European immigrants, with a high concentration hailing from the German-speaking states. These immigrants brought their Lutheran ideals and continued to...