Victor, New York: From Centennial to Bicentennial

87 pp. Black-and-white photographs throughout. The Town of Victor, with a population of more than 14,000, is one of the three fastest growing townships in New York State. Its location at one of two Thruway exits for Rochester has made it a hub for regional light industry and retail trade. In this book, more than 200 illustrations present a visual cross-section of the second century of the town, from 1912 to 2012, when it was transformed from a regional agricultural center with fewer than 2,500 residents into a suburban township that still maintains its distinctive character. Five chapters tell the story of this remarkable period. The introductory text of each chapter is followed by carefully crafted layouts of photos and captions that tell an unfolding narrative. Victor on Parade portrays three notable celebrations: the Victor centennial, sesquicentennial and the bicentennial of the nation. Victor at Work has a section on past and present businesses and businessmen followed by sections on manufacturing and farming and then by Victor at School, Victor Organizations and The Passing Scene. An index of nearly 400 names of people pictured makes this book a handy reference for the bookshelf or coffee table.