Discover Norwalk's History in New Book by Lisa Wilson Grant

On Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 12:00noon-3:00pm, during the Fairfield Sidewalk Sale, author Lisa Wilson Grant will be at the downtown Fairfield University Bookstore, 1499 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824 (203) 255-7756, signing copies of the newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s  Images of America: Norwalk. Lisa Wilson Grant uses stunning vintage images and postcards to illustrate the history of this town. 

Located on the shores of Long Island Sound, Norwalk’s close proximity to New York City prompted the building of many summer residences and guest cottages along its coast. In the summer, steamships and trolleys arrived with passengers looking to enjoy the local amusement park, Roton Point. Norwalk’s earliest industries included farming as well as mills powered by its rivers. The area has been famous for its pottery, oystering, and hat manufacturing.


Lisa Wilson Grant is a lifelong Norwalk resident and has been collecting images for many years. In addition to her own images, she has also included many from local historical societies and private collections. She coauthored Postcard History Series: Roton Point with the Roton Point History Committee. Copies of Norwalk, will be available for purchase at the downtown Fairfield University Bookstore event.