Lake Placid, the Olympic Years, 1932-1980: A Portrait of America's Premier Winter Resort

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Summary: A comprehensive book on Lake Placid's Olympic history
Review: Lake Placid is still one of the greatest winter sports destinations in the world. As host of the III and XIII Winter Olympics, Lake Placid has a lasting Olympic legacy. This book, written in the seventies, traces the development of the community pre-1932 when it hosted its first games through their successful bid to host them again in 1980. Topics include the development of Whiteface Mt., the ski jumping complex, and Mt. Van Hoevenberg. It's out of print now apparently. I found the book in a Lake Placid bookseller.