Penn Yan and Keuka Lake
About this ebook
While "Penn Yan" may sound like an Anglicized Chinese dish, it most certainly isn't--the unique name was chosen because the first people to settle in the village in 1833 on the edge of New York's Keuka Lake were comprised of Yankees from New England and Pennsylvania. The town's name is just one of the many distinctive aspects of Penn Yan and Keuka Lake's intriguing past; the town has long had a commercial district, much of which occupies the historic district today. Still standing in the historic district are many of the elegant houses and business buildings that were constructed in the 19th century, reflecting the broad range of architecture used in the village's development over the decades.
About the author
With Penn Yan and Keuka Lake, Charles R. Mitchell has created a riveting glimpse into the areas past from the 1860s to the 1950s, a time closely linked to the era of black-and-white photography. The images have been carefully selected from the authors own collection, as well as from the Oliver House, Birkett Mills, and Keuka College. This book is a shining tribute to the people of the Penn Yan, and is sure to fascinate both residents and visitors alike.
