Enfield, Connecticut

In Enfield, Connecticut, the rich history of this New England town is enlivened by over 200 photographs from the 1880s to the 1950s.
Since its founding in 1683, Enfield has experienced a wealth of changes, including the inception of a Shaker community that made Enfield its home for more than a century, the emergence of an immigrant population, and the rise and fall of its two key industries of carpet and gunpowder. Thompsonville's carpet mill operation grew into a huge industrial complex and became the center of village life, while the gunpowder industry took hold in Hazardville, peaking in prosperity during the Civil War and subsequently declining as the need for wartime products waned.Preserved within these pages are a variety of images of the people who have contributed to the town's unique character. View rare snapshots of Enfield's founding families as well as its immigrant workers, and learn about the influence that the peaceful Shaker community had on the area, both in terms of fellowship and craftsmanship.

Join author Michael K. Miller on a fantastic visual journey into the intriguing past of this New England town in a tribute to the community he loves. An Enfield native, Miller currently serves as president of the Enfield Historical Society. His extensive historic knowledge of and affection for his hometown are evident on every page. Enfield, Connecticut is certain to delight and inform readers of all ages for years to come.