Summit Historic Homes (Images of America)

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Initially sought out by city dwellers as a refuge from the tribulations of urban life, Summit developed from a bucolic rural spot in 1836 to an absolutely established suburb by 1940. The town’s growth was once intrinsically tied to the development of the railroad and the convenience of the travel it offered to nearby New York City. The houses constructed all the way through these years reflected their owner’s wealth, social standing, and aesthetic sensibilities, and exemplified the trends of their times. A few of these houses served as summer residences; others as primary dwellings. Some were designed by well-known architects; others by local talent. Many of these residences are still standing, even supposing some have been altered or even demolished to suit brand new lifestyles. Today, many Summit residents still travel to New York. Summit Historic Homes tells the story of Summit’s early development by that specialize in the expansion of the railroad and the houses built by the city dwellers who moved here because of this.

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