The Towns of Tompkins County: From Podunk to the Magnetic Springs - edited by Jane Marsh Dieckmann Published by DeWitt Historical Society of Tompkins County, Ithaca, NY, 1998
The book draws on historical accounts, public records, newspaper stories, and recollections of residents, especially those who have lived in the county for many years. Illustrated with more then 100 photographs and maps, this volume will make informative, useful, and entertaining reading for residents and friends of the region.
ISBN: 0-942690-39-7
Dimensions: 10inx7inx.075in
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