Newport (RI) (Images of America)

The Images of America series allows readers to explore the history that makes each city, town, or state unique through a collection of vintage photographs. From Danvers State Hospital in Salem to the Eastport Block Island in Hampton and Hampton Beach, and the Lake Champlain Islands, this series delves into the People, Places, Landmarks, and Industries that have shaped these diverse regions.

Danvers State Hospital, which revolutionized mental health care for more than a century starting in 1878, still has stories to tell through its buildings. In Salem, a quiet and unobtrusive city, new citizens are emerging, and recent archaeological excavations are uncovering more of its history, blending mystery and the untold.

Far on the northeastern coast of Maine lies a small island, Eastport Block Island, whose size belies the depth of its storied past. Within these pages, readers will meet the early residents of the island and learn how this farming and fishing community first developed as a summer resort destination in the late 1800s.

The Hampton and Hampton Beach volume contains over two hundred old photographs, showcasing the resort's many changes through vintage images. Situated in the far northwest corner of the state, the Lake Champlain Islands are well known as a shoreline retreat for all of New England, with their small-town feel and picturesque farmlands.

The Images of America series offers a unique glimpse into the history and evolution of these diverse regions, allowing readers to connect with the past and appreciate the depth of their stories.

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