From sources of power to modes of transportaton, from how to build it to when to use it, from recognizing need to providing services, from light opera to literary acumen, Brattleboro sought and stayed on the qui vive.  

If it was available in the big city it wasn't too long for it to make its way to Brattleboro.  And it if was available in Brattleboro, it wouldn't take long for the big city folk to find out about it.

Indeed the history of this best-kept-secret-of-a-town in the little state with the big heart is dotted with points of achievement, development and perspective that, drawn together, make Brattleboro the vital, energetic town it is.

In his collection of historic essays, Wayne Carhart provides the historial perspective on how it all came to be.  Carhart calls attention to the impact on Brattleboro's development by industry, the railroad, illuminating gas, electricity, the telephone, the trolley and the automobile.  The need for municipal services such as a centralized water system and paved roads are discussed, along with how people spent their leisure time and the changes in social norms

The subtitle, "A Collection of 'Betcha Didn't Know' Essays About a Unique Vermont Community," captures the essence of this entertaining and informative read. 

Brattleboro: Pages in Time is a publication of the Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce in celebration of its 100 years as The Voice of Business for Greater Brattleboro. 

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