Morton F. Plant and the Connecticut Shoreline
Download or Read eBook Morton F. Plant and the Connecticut Shoreline PDF written by Gail B. MacDonald and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2017-08-07 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Gail B. MacDonald |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 128 |
| Release | : 2017-08-07 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781625857699 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1625857691 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (99 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Morton F. Plant and the Connecticut Shoreline by : Gail B. MacDonald
Book excerpt: Gilded Age financier Morton F. Plant inherited his father's transportation empire determined to improve his community. A dreamer eager to invest in innovative technology and grass-roots community causes alike, Plant's influence ran deep on the Connecticut shoreline prior to World War I, and his legacy remains prominent. Plant's summer mansion, Branford House, is one of southeastern Connecticut's iconic landmarks. He was instrumental in founding the prestigious Connecticut College. And the Shennecossett Golf Club he developed as part of his summer resort is a popular public course. Gail Braccidiferro MacDonald brings to life this important figure in Connecticut history and demonstrates his long-reaching impact.
