Bridge of books foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit, volunteerled organization. Here is an alphabetical list of books about new jersey, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available. Historyancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. Images of america series local and regional history books. Piscataway is a proud community with a long and prestigious history but hardly one that is satisfied to stay static. Shopping categories include books about new jersey people, books about new jersey history, new jersey cookbooks, hiking and enjoying the new jersey outdoors, new jersey reference books, and calendars, magazines and newspapers, dvd and videos, and posters under more. Nixon and eva, hw, conveyed the premises to the vincentown. The hidden history of new jersey is a mustreadand not just for those who reside in the garden state. Paleoindians first settled in the area of presentday new jersey after the wisconsin glacier melted around,000 b. Explore hundreds of vintage pictures of our nations history. At the beginning of the 20th century, brick township was a rural community. In 1850, the new jersey legislature created ocean county and brick township, naming it for joseph w.
In compliance with the nj shutdown announced 32120, and to help flatten the. Historic tours of vincentown nj in southampton township. A brief history of agriculture in new jersey, published in commemoration of. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. Genealogy and local history new jersey state library. Historic images of burlington county nj vincentown. Also stories of infamous politicians and the boardwalk life of. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular.
Shopping categories include books about new jersey people, books about new jersey history, new jersey cookbooks, hiking and enjoying the new jersey outdoors, new jersey reference books, and. The above historical notes were originally written by dorothy best. Up until the 1920s, postcards of the township were primarily. Browse mls listings in vincentown and take real estate virtual tours at realtor. To search our database or browse our list of founder biographies, please use the links to the right of this text.
With histories of lives, families, and landmarks, stafford chronicles vividly reconstructs different ways of life in a town that has seen many changes. Additional information is available at or by contacting edward moeller at 973 6248070. Branch libraries and book drops are closed to the public. On october 17, 1930, the vincentown tabernacle telephone company sold the building to new jersey bell telephone company.
Sue has 3,310 books on goodreads, and is currently reading check in at the pine away motel by katarina bivald. History bergen passaic counties new jersey abebooks. The important events and heroism of jerseymen in the revolutionary and civil war is thoroughly researched and well writtenan important addition to the library of a history buff. Search the librarys catalog using the following subjects. 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. In the new jersey state bookstore you will find information about new jersey. We carry fiction, current events, kids books, biography, poetry, cookbooks, and.
And must do so again by mike aquilina, a catholic introdu. Unfortunately, the great depression of the 1930s hit new jersey hard, bringing. Google translate is an online service for which the user pays nothing to obtain a purported language translation. Calisle brown house on south main street in vincentown around 1910 shcshs vincentown friendsmeeting house built 18.
Kinseys laws of new jersey, 1732 the first true compilation, and the first to receive assembly sanction. To search our database or browse our list of founder. We found 11 records for robert vincent in farmingdale, parlin and 14 other cities in new jersey. Founders of new jersey, third edition is available free of charge as an online searchable database as well as a downloadable pdf book to the public. An early 20th century view of main street in vincentown john woolston house mill street in vincentown habs vincentown main street 1909 the washington house hotel in vincentown shcshs a. Superfund sites, and industrial cleanup is an important issue in its cities.
Brick township, new jersey postcard history series by gene. Rutgers cartography, a collection of historical maps of new jersey. Mayhew8 has 6,126 books on goodreads, and is currently reading the only witness by pamela beason, the beggars diaries by kamil ali, and little white sec. The zierdt site in montague, sussex county and the plenge site along the musconetcong river in franklin township, warren county, as well as the dutchess cave in orange county, new york, represent camp sites of paleoindians. This is a list of books in the english language which deal with jersey and its geography, history, inhabitants, culture, biota, etc. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with. We are proud of our reputation as one of the most eclectic, carefully curated, thoughtful, and fun bookstores in the new york city and philadelphia areas. Robert vincent in new jersey nj 11 records found whitepages. Get involved and help bring books into the homes of new jerseys underserved children. A history of the services of the troops and people of new jersey in aid of the union cause 1868 892 pages new jersey troops in the gettysburg campaign from june 5 to july 31, 1863 1888 by samuel toombs 427 pages. What are the best books on the history of new jersey. Biographies of the founders of new jersey descendants of. The long history of heavy industry in new jersey has left the state with the largest inventory of u.
Susan has 308 books on goodreads, and is currently reading how christianity saved civilization. Originally settled by native americans, new jersey has welcomed waves of immigrants, from the dutch and english in the 1600s to. He was the plumber who laid the water mains for the vincentown water company. A history of the garden state presents a fresh, comprehensive overview of new jerseys history from the prehistoric era to the present. Also known as the garden state, new jersey has been a center for hightech industry and invention throughout its existence. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public. Arcadia publishing local and regional history books. Piscataway is 35 miles from new york city and located near major interstate highways including route 287, the nj turnpike, the garden state parkway, and within easy access to many new jersey shore. Jul 10, 2012 new jersey also lacks the regional peculiarities that have nourished novelists in other parts of america the urban thrum of the eastern seaboard and the industrial midwest, the magnolia murk and tortured history of the south, the soulexposing vastness of the bigsky west, the sundazed sprawl of southern california. It is a good place to go for nj legal and political information as well as for books. Act 2 books is one of new jerseys favorite, family owned, independent bookstores.
Historic southampton new jersey southampton township. Dec 05, 2016 the rich history of burlington city is the subject of a new book recently released through the south jersey culture and history center at stockton university, the university announced monday morning. Vincentown was placed on the national register of historic places on september 21, 1988. Vincentown is an unincorporated community located within southampton township in burlington county, new jersey, united states. Genealogicalancestry found history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey by cornelius burnham harvey 1900 617 pages. New jersey has been a leader in industrial research and development since the establishment in 1876 of thomas edisons research facility in menlo park. The official web site for the state of new jersey history. List of books and articles about new jersey history online. The official web site for the state of new jersey a short. I have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. Bridge of books foundation bringing the world to children. Aug 10, 2014 i have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. The findings of archaeologists, political, social, and economic historians provide a new look at how the garden state has evolved.
New jersey has a long and distinguished history that dates back far before the american revolution in which the state played a pivotal role. Early republic books independent online bookseller since 2002. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by. The important events and heroism of jerseymen in the revolutionary and civil war is thoroughly. Vincentown was placed on the new jersey register of historic places on april 14, 1987. The state has a rich native american heritage and complex colonial history. I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers university. A history of the services of the troops and people of new jersey in aid of the union cause 1868 892 pages new jersey troops in the gettysburg campaign from. Heggan free public library to find books on new jersey history ask the librarian for the location of the new jersey collection njc and the new jersey history reference collection.
The rich history of burlington city is the subject of a new book recently released through the south jersey culture and history center at stockton university, the university announced monday. Appears in 669 books from 16892007 page 321 i know, o lord, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me. Compiled under the supervisi and a great selection of related books, art and. Compiled under the supervisi and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. An early 20th century view of main street in vincentown john woolston house mill street in vincentown habs vincentown main street 1909 the washington house hotel in vincentown shcshs a somewhat blurry view of main street in vincentown from around 1914 dr. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. 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. A pictorial history of ocean city, new jersey by tim cain price. New jersey also lacks the regional peculiarities that have nourished novelists in other parts of america the urban thrum of the eastern seaboard and the industrial midwest, the magnolia murk. 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.
Our collection includes resources for all over the united. My vote for a history that is both detailed and written at the level of the general reader would be the three volume series. The area is served as united states postal service zip code 08088 as of the 2010 united states census, the population for zip code tabulation area 08088 was 24,664 red lion airport n73 is located in vincentown. An ongoing source of books to underserved children throughout new jersey in.
History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men. The state librarys genealogy collection consists of about 18,000 items in book or microform format. Historic southampton new jersey southampton township, new. M8 h2 camera eos1d foldoutcount 0 identifier cu31924028828386 identifierark ark. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided. History of the early settlement and progress of cumberland county new jersey. The stories are based in southern ocean county, nj, but they range to high points of new jersey shore area history from the 1600s to the present. New jersey state book store new jersey almanac facts about. Discover the history of your hometown with our bestselling picture series, crafted by local authors. Piscataway is 35 miles from new york city and located near major interstate highways including route 287, the nj turnpike, the garden state parkway, and within easy access to many new jersey shore areas.
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