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Roton Point Book Signing and Presentation

 Join Roton Point Authors at the

Darien Library on Wednesday

Local historical committee pens new book

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The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s Postcard History series is Roton Point from the Roton Point History Committee. The book boasts more than 200 vintage postcards. 

From the 1870s through 1941, Roton Point Park was one of the preeminent attractions along the shores of Long Island Sound. From its shady picnic grove overlooking the water to its sandy beaches, hotel, dance floor, carousel, roller coaster, and midway rides, Roton Point attracted thousands of visitors each season.

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Damage from the 1938 hurricane and the start of World War II led to the park’s closing in 1941, and Roton Point was divided into two private beach clubs and a public beach. Some of the old buildings remain, including the bathhouse, hotel, and gazebo at Roton Point, and the roller-coaster entry at Bayley Beach.

Join the Authors at the Following Book Signing Presentation! 

Wednesday, September 14th

1:30pm

 

 

Darien Library

1441 Post Road

Darien, CT 06820

(203) 655-1234

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