Little york historic district located in alexandria township and holland township, hunterdon county, nj possesses historical significance in the areas of settlement pattern, industry, architecture, and. The encyclopedia contains nearly 3,000 original articles. As of the 2010 united states census, the population for zip code tabulation area 08867 was 5,042. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Branch libraries and book drops are closed to the public.
New jersey historical maps and atlases historic map works. 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. Little york historic district, alexandria township. Browse the most recent pittstown, new jersey obituaries and condolences. Local history, teaneck, new jersey, cities, william phelps, mildred taylor, george washington, colonial america, david pieterzoon devries, fairleigh dickinson university. In compliance with the nj shutdown announced 32120, and to help flatten the. History of monmouth county, new jersey internet archive.
Being the story of john fenwicks colony, the oldest english speaking settlement on the delaware river paperback by. The state of new jersey collection contains 126 atlases spanning 299 years of growth and development 1651 through 1950. With great amenities and rooms for every budget, compare and book your pittstown hotel today. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men. While we try to ensure that all customers coming to bookends signings will meet authors and get their books signed, we cannot guarantee that any or all attendees will meet the author, get a photo with or that any or all books. The paterson, new jersey histories book collection is a group of 8 books that detail the history of paterson and passaic county primarily in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Get involved and help bring books into the homes of new jerseys underserved children. Aug 10, 2014 i have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. Google translate is an online service for which the user pays nothing to obtain a purported language translation. The title to the soil of the town of hoosick comes from three original patentsthe hoosick, the walloomsac and the schneider.
New jersey womens heritage trail alice paul centennial foundation and the new jersey dept. The long history of heavy industry in new jersey has left the state with the largest inventory of u. A pictorial history of ocean city, new jersey by tim cain price. Our collection includes resources for all over the united. Rutgers cartography, a collection of historical maps of new jersey. A record of quaker jurisprudence in west new jersey, 16801709, american historical association, washington, dc, 1944, pages 56.
We carry fiction, current events, kids books, biography, poetry, cookbooks, and. Stevens concise history of cape may county, new jersey is the standard work on its topic, and it is reminiscent of other turnof thecentury local histories in its treatment of its subject matter. If you know of a resource in pittstown, please share the details with us. Also known as the garden state, new jersey has been a center for hightech industry and invention throughout its existence. New legacy books was created as a forprofit organization. Celebrate and remember the lives we have lost in pittstown, new jersey.
Step right on to main street at any point in history, and be immersed in the wonder and unique flavor of life in your town, or any town in america. Hunterdon county is a county located in the western section of the u. This will prevent john from sending you messages, friend request or from viewing your profile. If you have a cultural attraction and you dont see it listed here in this section, sign up. Genealogicalancestry found history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey by cornelius burnham harvey 1900 617 pages. This site requires the adobe flash player and adobe acrobat reader be installed on your computer.
History in the landscape both rutgers university press. Edna bercaw is 59 years old and was born on 04011961. George washingtons army encampments throughout the state. A history of the garden state presents a fresh, comprehensive overview of new jerseys history from the prehistoric era to the present. Compiled under the supervisi and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Pittstown is an unincorporated community located at the intersection of the boundaries of alexandria, franklin and union townships in hunterdon county, new jersey, united states. 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. Johnny bullard has written three novels set in north central florida. The grill at the pittstown inn restaurant pittstown, nj.
Robert mahler obituary flemington, nj the hunterdon. The hackettstown, warren county and new jersey state libraries have numerous resources to assist you in finding the tools and information needed to trace your family history. Joan hahola was born on thursday, february 23, 1933 and passed away on tuesday, april 07, 2020. Terry schultz obituary easton, pa the express times. Genealogy and local history new jersey state library. If you do not have these programs you can download them, for. Quakertown and pittstown in hunterdon county new jersey. Rethinking education lecture by don tapscott aarstidernes madbio psyc355 statistics for psychology genresjov med vejloe og venner natural ones. History of monmouth county, new jersey by ellis, franklin. This is a list of books in the english language which deal with jersey and its geography, history, inhabitants, culture, biota, etc. Pictured is author, stephanie stevens, who just released her eighth book, all roads lead to pittstown.
The waren county courthouse, located in belvidere, houses copies of deeds, wills and other legal documents that can provide you with information on your family or the. New jersey has a long and distinguished history that dates back far before the american revolution in which the state played a pivotal role. A selfemployed electrical contractor, he was a 1982 graduate of north hunterdon regional high school. 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. What are the best books on the history of new jersey.
New jersey has been a leader in industrial research and development since the establishment in 1876 of thomas edisons research facility in menlo park. Join us for the freshest of contemporary gourmet dining for lunch, dinner, or a special night on the town. Kinseys laws of new jersey, 1732 the first true compilation, and the first to receive assembly sanction. The ecological pine barrens of new jersey a field guide to the pine barrens of new jersey the forks. Act 2 books is one of new jerseys favorite, family owned, independent bookstores. Others are rare antique maps, part of the collection by an exclusive arrangement with the. Comments on discussion boards from them will be hidden by default. Owning new jersey, mapping new jersey, owning the earth and new jersey linseed oil mills owning new jersey. The encyclopedia of new jersey is the most extensive reference work ever published on the garden state. She coedited encyclopedia of new jersey and mapping new jersey and edited a new jersey anthology, now in its second edition all rutgers university press. As of the 2019 census estimate, the countys population was 124,371, making it the states 18thmost populous county, representing a 3. The findings of archaeologists, political, social, and economic historians provide a new look at how the garden state has evolved. This handsome illustrated volume was published to mark americas 200th birthday. Get to know the real possibility of aarp in pittstown.
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. Arcadia publishing local and regional history books. Superfund sites, and industrial cleanup is an important issue in its cities. The state has a rich native american heritage and complex colonial history. Nj history books do you know the history of your town. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers university. Joan hahola was a resident of pittstown, new jersey at the time of passing. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. Bookends ridgewood nj, upcoming author signings, autographed books.
Nj division of taxation new jersey property tax list search. The area is served as united states postal service zip code 08867. Additional information is available at or by contacting edward moeller at 973 6248070. Find local pittstown nj aarp programs and information. Hotels in 08867 pittstown new jersey, hotel near 08867 zip. Richard veit, a professor in the department of history and anthropology at monmouth university, is the author of digging new jersey s past and and coauthor. Restaurants around pittstown pittstown, nj aarp in your city.
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. History ancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. Within the atlases are 3,323 historical maps, illustrations, and histories many of which contain family names ideal for genealogical research. The official web site for the state of new jersey history. Pittstown restaurants and places to eat pittstown, nj aarp. Search for cheap and discount hotel rates in pittstown, nj for your upcoming leisure or conference group travel. Here is an alphabetical list of books about new jersey, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available. Buy a cheap copy of encyclopedia of new jersey book. The pittstown inn, a restaurant with 300 years of history now has a new lease on life. It is a good place to go for nj legal and political information as well as for books. Sometimes edna goes by various nicknames including edna coe bercaw, edna coebercaw.
Mahler robert william mahler, age 79 years, of alexandria township, nj, died january 24, 2015, at his home. The area was named hofftown in the 18th century after landowner lawrence hoff. Books will be resold to individuals that can give the books a new home at the same time raising funds for organizations in our communities. He is a member of the executive board of the nutley historical society and is on the advisory board of the clifton arts center. The state librarys genealogy collection consists of about 18,000 items in book or microform format. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. Grabas, published by the history press, 2014 what a great name for a book. And ask about our private dining room for parties or meetings. Previous to ednas current city of pittstown, nj, edna bercaw lived in flemington nj and branchburg nj. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by.
Richard veit, a professor in the department of history and anthropology at monmouth university, is the author of digging new jersey s past and and coauthor of new jersey cemeteries and tombstones. Cooking can be as enjoyable as eating at a restaurant. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. New jersey has a long and distinguished history that dates back far before the american revolution, in which the state played a pivotal role. Pittstown, hunterdon county, new jersey research at. The history of cape may county, new jersey lewis townsend stevens mr.
In addition, the book covers pittstown s place in the important new jersey peach industry, which reached its peak in the late 19th century until it was decimated by a blight. Download and read online for free history of monmouth county, new jersey by ellis, franklin, 18281885. Bridge of books foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit, volunteerled organization. Photos from the book franklin township, hunterdon county published by arcadia publishing the center stone section of the pittstown mill was built in 1778 by new jersey deputy quartermaster general of provisions, moore furman. An ongoing source of books to underserved children throughout new jersey in.
New jersey is rich with history, so its no surprise that the ghosts of the past are often found to linger in old buildings and. Run tenant background checks, credit checks, eviction history, and more. The nj poison control center and 211 have partnered with the state to provide information to the public on covid19. The hoosick patent was granted june 3, 1688, by governor thomas dongan to maria van rensselaer of albany, hendrick van ness of albany, gerrit teunis van vechten of kaatskill and jacobus van courtlandt of new york. Childrens event, storytime, special event childrens. Born in ozone park, ny, june 7, 1935, son of the late herbert and adelaide moor mahler, he had resided in pittstown for forty years and had formerly resided in south plainfield, nj. Pittstown borough 67 quakertown rd pittstown nj 08867. With histories of lives, families, and landmarks, stafford chronicles vividly reconstructs different ways of life in a town that has seen many changes. He is the author of the golden age of bicycle racing in new jersey, and has worked as a journalist for over 35 years. World trade center memorial edition ghost towns and other quirky places in the new jersey pine barrens greetings from ventnor city a meg daniels mystery new. List of books and articles about new jersey history online. 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. Gabriele is a lifelong new jersey resident and a graduate of montclair state university.
Edna bercaw c, 59 pittstown, nj background report at. Paterson, new jersey historic book collection 8 books. Historyancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. Paleoindians first settled in the area of presentday new jersey after the wisconsin glacier melted around,000 b.
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. History of monmouth county, new jersey by ellis, franklin, 18281885 at the best online ebook storage. History bergen passaic counties new jersey abebooks. Originally settled by native americans, new jersey has welcomed waves of immigrants, from the dutch and english in the 1600s to. This guide takes you on a journey throughout new jersey using historic places to tell the collective story of both famous and private women of the state.
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