The historic new jersey, a trip to discover the hidden treasures of its cities, meet its people, and relive the past events that made history. New jersey has a rich history which makes it something of a bellwether state for all 50. A list of revolutionary war sites in paterson, new jersey. In addition to beginning his planned north wildwood history series with the book borough of anglesea 18851906 scott has worked at the hereford inlet lighthouse and has served on the board of directors of the wildwood historical society. The findings of archaeologists, political, social, and economic historians provide a new look at how the garden state has evolved. Genealogicalancestry found history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey by cornelius burnham harvey 1900 617 pages.
Kinseys laws of new jersey, 1732 the first true compilation, and the first to receive assembly sanction. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided. The 18 books every new jersey resident should read. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men. A history of the jersey centrals new jersey southern division railroad. Paterson, new jersey historic book collection 8 books exploring paterson, its history, culture and its genealogy important citizens in the 19th and early 20th centuries tha new media llc on. Paterson, new jersey revolutionary war sites paterson.
Victorian summers at the grand hotels of long branch, new jersey by george h. Youll also find a wide range of historical and genealogical materials from canada, england, scotland and more. A valid hunterdon county library card is required to checkout digital materials from our digital sites. Save over 20% credits will not expire, so you can use them at any time. Also known as the garden state, new jersey has been a center. New jersey has a long and distinguished history that dates back far before the american revolution, in which the state played a pivotal role. Compiled under the supervisi and a great selection of related books, art and. Ever wondered what birds were native to your area in nj. Its me, margaret, the dark half, tithe, the woods, boy meets boy, superfu. Whats happened all over the country has, in one way or another, happened in new jersey. It is the most definitive reference work ever published on the state. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey.
I have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. Anyone interested in the history, culture, and diverse life of new jersey should own this book. It is part of the ocean city metropolitan statistical area. Paterson, new jersey historic book collection 8 books. Nj history books do you know the history of your town. Celebration of the bicentennial anniversary of the new jersey legislatue, 16831883. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men by clayton, w. History of monmouth county, new jersey internet archive. The history of teaneck by mildred k taylor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. List of books and articles about new jersey history. Feel free to share, discuss and enjoy the history of new jersey. It is a good place to go for nj legal and political information as well as for books. Garden state greats discover nj 350 discover nj history. These images, printed as postcards and sold in general stores across the country, survive as telling reminders of an important era in americas history.
The historic sites in paterson nj include the paterson falls, the casimir pulaski monument, the captain abraham godwin monument, and the last. Our collections were begun in 1902 when the organization was founded. A history of the garden state presents a fresh, comprehensive overview of new jerseys history from the prehistoric era to the present. Using postcards from the late 1800s on, asbury park recounts the history of one of new jerseys most popular summer resorts. Nj animal and wildlife books for sale shop fun new jersey. What are the best books on the history of new jersey. Local history, teaneck, new jersey, cities, william. Bchs is the largest landowner at hnbl and the largest historical society in new jersey. The long history of heavy industry in new jersey has left the state with the largest inventory of u. Scott jett is a lifelong resident of north wildwood, nj and has spent much of his time studying its history.
Abstracts of the deaths and marriages in the hightstown gazette, 3 january 187829 december 1881. Life is not bad in new jersey, not bad at all, but what every writer writes about is our trying to find a center in our. This book makes an attempt to explore new jerseys history from native american settlement through modern suburbanization. Start here, with a collection of 18 books novels, poetry, folklore, memoirs, natural history, sociology culled. The story of the area of presentday new jersey begins at the end of the younger dryas, about 15,000 years ago. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet.
Asbury park, new jersey postcard history series by. North wildwood is a city located on the jersey shore in cape may county, new jersey, united states. Rutgers cartography, a collection of historical maps of new jersey. Download and read online for free history of monmouth county, new jersey by ellis. All items automatically expire at the end of their lending period. Used book stores in ocean county nj in toms river on. History bergen passaic counties new jersey abebooks. Page 39 and all these things i do plainly and sincerely acknowledge and swear, according to these express words by me spoken, and according to the plain and common sense and understanding of the. I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers. Superfund sites, and industrial cleanup is an important issue in its cities. Browse our unique collections of books, newspapers, microfilm, maps, vertical files, indexes, journals, notes, transcripts, and websites. Best 30 used book stores in ocean county nj in toms river. Also, please note, a name may only appear once in the column at the right, but twice in the listing below. The official web site for the state of new jersey history.
Native americans moved into new jersey soon after the reversal of the younger dryas. Home bibles bios births cemetery census church colonial family history marriage military news obituaries ships wills statewide file manager cyndie enfinger new jersey. History history index history az new jersey history united states new jersey travel new jersey new jersey genealogy delaware civil war new jersey new jersey sports united states history united. In 1910, new jersey governor fort officially recognized the new borough of wildwood crest, and philip baker was elected mayor.
We are known for our incredible author events and have hosted well over. New jersey has a long and distinguished history that dates back far before the american revolution in which the state played a pivotal role. The real centers of new jersey are these office parks in the middle of nowhere. Series of state funded books written to celebrate the 300th anniversary of new jersey in 1964 now digitized for new jerseys 350th anniversary. Local history books on new jersey arcadia publishing.
History of monmouth county, new jersey by ellis, franklin, 18281885 at the best online ebook storage. Penned by local experts, each images of america book weaves the history of a community in stories and rare photos, from its beginnings to today. The paperback of the manalapan and englishtown, new jersey images of america series by richard j. Here is an alphabetical list of books about new jersey, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available. Be sure to check the listing below to determine if one or more biographies is located on these pages. Hnewjersey is open to anyone with an interest in the history of new jersey, including but not limited to academic researchers, teachers, students, archivists, historic site staff, volunteers, genealogists. The state has a rich native american heritage and complex colonial history. Manalapan and englishtown, new jersey images of america. Google translate is an online service for which the user pays nothing to obtain a purported language translation.
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