{"product_id":"signs-of-distinction-the-history-of-new-york-state-as-told-by-51-welcome-signs-paperback","title":"Signs of Distinction: The History of New York State as Told by 51 Welcome Signs - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChuck D'Imperio\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFifty-one unique New York towns with great stories to tell, from L. Frank Baum's and Jello's hometowns to the birthplace of the Women's Rights Movement.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross New York State, small towns and big cities alike have stories to tell. A unique travel guide for history buffs, \u003ci\u003eSigns of Distinction\u003c\/i\u003e delves into the varied stories revealed on town welcome signs. Welcome signs in every corner of the state beckon visitors, urging you to stop and explore. After all, who could resist stopping in a village that declares itself, \"The Birthplace of Jell-O?\" Similarly, the town that calls itself, \"The Bandstand of the Finger Lakes,\" makes you want to dance! Fifty-one stories-each accompanied by a photograph of the welcome sign-share the history of these communities and their unique attributes. History lovers, road warriors, and folks who love trivia will enjoy reading about these New York towns and the stories behind their welcome signs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChuck D'Imperio \u003c\/b\u003eis an award-winning radio broadcaster, author, and newspaper columnist in upstate New York. His many books include \u003ci\u003eGraves of Upstate New York: A Guide to 100 Notable Resting Places\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eOpen House: 35 Historic Upstate New York Homes\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eUpstate Uncovered: 100 Unique, Unusual, and Overlooked Destinations in Upstate New York\u003c\/i\u003e, also published by SUNY Press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 132\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.29 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50355060277485,"sku":"9781438488912","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/ODCI4pS69O9781438488912.webp?v=1785322045","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-gb\/products\/signs-of-distinction-the-history-of-new-york-state-as-told-by-51-welcome-signs-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}