About The Book: 'Along Route 1 in Maine\, New Hampshire\, and Massachusetts' is an unapologetic combination of histo ric gravity\, exuberant entertainment\, unexpected juxtapositions\, and wo nderfully kitschy roadside attractions. New England road trippers will enc ounter roller coasters and candlepin bowling\, lobster rolls and homemade pie\, colonial-era taverns and granite fortifications. An orange dinosaur overlooks the highway in Massachusetts\, a neon whale casts its glow in Ne w Hampshire\, and a statue in Maine memorializes a celebrity harbor seal. Motor courts once welcomed weary travelers\, and drive-in theaters enterta ined vacationers on starlit summer nights. A geodesic dome is dedicated to the Maine wild blueberry\, and a quirky museum documents the history of t he state's sardine industry. A club in Massachusetts showcased jazz greats \, and a movie theater in Maine was named after a celebrated racehorse. Mi le after mile\, Route 1 tells a story about history\, survival\, loss\, an d change.
\nAbout The Author: Writer and photographer Susan Mara Bre gman is the author of Arcadia Publishing's New England Neon and New Englan d Candlepin Bowling. A native New Yorker\, she moved to Boston after gradu ating from college and never left. The remarkable photographs in this book came from historical societies\, museums\, libraries\, universities\, and private collections.
\nThis program is in partnership with Tewksbur y Public Library.
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