Bygone Attractions of Chittenden County

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Focusing on the recreational landscape of Chittenden County, Vermont, the book offers a nostalgic journey through five decades of popular venues that emerged with the rise of car culture in the 1930s. It highlights 120 now-vanished locations, including snack bars, drive-in theaters, and bowling alleys, providing historical context and personal stories that resonate with older generations while introducing younger readers to their predecessors' leisure activities. Each entry features a brief history and previously unseen photographs, enriching the visual narrative.