The city's history is rooted in Denison Rose, a War of 1812 hero, rather than the flower it's commonly associated with. Established as a village in 1926 and becoming a city in 1958, Roseville has evolved into a "bedroom community" strategically located between Detroit and Mount Clemens. After reaching its peak population in 1970, the city is now undergoing significant commercial development, highlighted by the renovation of Macomb Mall, one of the country's earliest shopping centers.
This book examines the history of Boston in Lincolnshire as reflected in its buildings and townscape from medieval times to the present day. Boston has a position as an important market from medieval times and as a major port with links with Europe and America. The homes and warehouses of its citizens show the evidence of this.Boston's religious and public buildings are discussed, and its physical expansion throughout the 19th and into the 20th century are examined. Other important influences on the town's development include fen drainage, the role of agriculture and manufacturing, and transport links. Bringing the story up to date, problems created by the town's remoteness from large centres of population, a low-wage agricultural economy and the impact of 1970s redevelopment are discussed, where they have affected the physical appearance of the town. A final chapter looks at how successful regeneration projects have been in Boston and how these can be built upon to promote a more prosperous future for the town that recognises the important role heritage can play in achieving it.
