Lake Waubeeka: A Community HistoryIn 1951, a small group of Jewish firefighters from New York City established a summer colony called Lake Waubeeka in Danbury, Connecticut. Today, it is a religiously, ethnically and racially diversified community of some 250 families. The vision of its founders was to create a bucolic environment away from the grit and grime of the metropolitan area. While Waubeekans did not always agree on the directions life on their mountain might take, a profound community spirit bonded homeowners. Over recent decades, Waubeeka has become a predominantly year-round settlement. While community demographics changed, a cooperative spirit has been passed from generation to generation. Join award-winning historian and Waubeekan Jeffrey S. Gurock as he recounts the fascinating developments that make this community so special. |
Contents
Acknowledgements | 9 |
Sports in the Water and on Land | 30 |
While Dads Were Away | 43 |
Democracy and Disagreements | 59 |
From Summer Colony to YearRound Neighborhood | 82 |
Waubeekans Speak at the Beach | 98 |
About the Author | 112 |
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