About the city of northfield northfield, new jersey. There are more than 400 fullcolour photographs, maps and illustrations covering everything from bears and beavers to snakes and spiders to weather and wildflowers. History of essex and hudson counties, new jersey chapter 19. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read history of essex and hudson counties, new jersey. Pirates, politicians, murderers and heroes have all made their way through new jerseys history, and the stories and photographs posted here document their journeys. The beacon is an amenity rich apartment community with panoramic views of the manhattan sky line. He was a graduate of yale, a member of a wealthy and cultured family in connecticut and doubtless gave up what would have proved to have been a brilliant career in the ministry to devote his life to. The beacon sits high on bergen hill, the highest point in jersey city, and its eight, depressionera, hospital buildings turned luxury apartments loom large, watching the entire city, seeming as tall as the manhattan skyscrapers across the hudson river.
Johnson westervelt full view 1923 history of bergen county, new jersey, 16301923, volume 1. The beacon leasing staff has the most extensive experience and knowledge of any apartments in jersey city, nj rental site, with endless possibilities of different floorplans apartments for rent in jersey city. Sussex county led new jersey in the number of dairy cows between 1850 and 1950, boasting of more cows than people. Newark airport expanded its passenger and cargo services in 1963.
Located between the hudson and hackensack rivers, jersey city covers nearly 15 square miles of land at the. The tower grand, which features 128 studio, one, and twobedroom residences, opened in 2014, and its completely petfree and smokefree. Neighbor news how one newark teens notsoexcellent adventure bruised the jim crow south of the 1930s. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men by clayton, w. Newspaper directory to find information about american newspapers published between 1690present. Located on beacon way near downtown jersey city, the revamped and revitalized art deco landmark now consists of luxury apartments. In the 1980s, it became one of the worlds busiest airports. Podcast for kids nfb radio 101 sermon podcast pauping off all steak no sizzle podcast church of the oranges daily chapel spring 2012. 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. Bergen county, new jersey pocket atlas by hagstrom map. Luxury condos, all bids considered the new york times. Hnew jersey is sponsored by the new jersey historical commission. The hidden history of new jersey is a mustreadand not just for those who reside in the garden state.
The beacon, a condominium building in jersey city, will be the first. See all available apartments for rent at the beacon in jersey city, nj. Jersey city images of america and millions of other books are available for. Hardcover books can take up to 4 weeks to arrive at your doorstep. Resort living in jersey city, you will find a seemingly. Today, new jersey is home to two international airports, newark and atlantic city.
Ribbon cutting for the beacon in jersey city on jun 2, 2014. New jersey archives page 3 of 3 the new york history blog. It probably represents all of the telephone books issued for new jersey in the 1960s, except a few yellow pagesonly books. The beacon is a mixeduse development emerging from the rehabilitation of the original complex of the jersey city medical center that also restores historical features of the exterior facades and public interior spaces. The beacon is a mixeduse development located on a 14acre 57,000 m2 site on bergen hill. Newly wed veterans and their young families created a demand for housing and services. Newspaper boys pose in front of a bank in jersey city, 1912. Many of the books are gone now, so i cant verify the information. Let the beacon help you find the perfect rental near you. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Hnew jersey 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, archeologists, historic preservationists, and just plain history buffs.
This is a list of all the new jersey telephone books in my collection at its peak. Genealogical history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey. I am honored and humbled to be a part of the beacon family. John brainerd was one of the outstanding characters in the early history of burlington county. It seems as if the stock of residential buildings have fared better, e.
North bergen is a scattered settlement, on the summit of the ridge north of the new jersey railroad, 2 miles west of jersey city, containing about 60 dwellings. On may 3, 1919, the first passenger flight in american history was flown from new york to atlantic city. Immigration has been the lifeblood of jersey citys history, and through the. There were three glitter eggs hidden in the orpheum theatre and the lucky winners received a basket with toys and. Roxanne dunbarortiz beacon press is an american treasure. Art deco buildings in new jersey, retains historical features of the exterior facades and. Panorama of north hudson county, new jersey digital file. Newsboy looking at coins in his hand, halflength portrait. He was a graduate of yale, a member of a wealthy and cultured family in connecticut and doubtless gave up what would have proved to have been a brilliant career in the ministry to devote his life to the natives of new jersey. Arcadia publishing local and regional history books. Map of the city of newark, state of new jersey street map hand col. Camden to haddonfield focuses on the communities of camden, pennsauken, cherry hill, collingswood, haddon township, and haddonfield and how each of them has played a unique role in the long and rich history of the river and its evolution into a nationally significant recreational area. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read genealogical history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey.
Jersey citys journal square is making a comeback, with. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. Common knowledge series history of bergen county, new jersey, 16301923. If you are a jersey city oldtimer, i would very much like to hear from you please use the comments functionality and share your jc experiences of bygone years. This site aims to visualize these fascinating changes through photos from then and now. In addition to writing this history of cumberland county, charles h.
Rutgers the state university of new jersey van nest hall 1847 originally two stories, van nest hall was designed by nicholas wyckoff. Dinner, drinks, and ghost hunting at the beacon jersey digs. The new jersey man who was arrested for illegally carrying a gun despite having a valid permit is exploring legal action. Old pictures old photos vintage photos us history american history ellis island immigrants portraits victoriens new york harbor vintage new york.
Residents of the beacon will be privy to stunning views of the manhattan skyline, especially from the 18th floor sun deck. Mar 18, 2012 gordon bond is the founder of garden state legacy, a magazine on new jersey history and preservation. Two nineteenthcentury student literary societies, peithessophian and philoclean, occupied the first floor and a museum and the chemical laboratory of lewis c. The beacon, which occupies the jersey city medical centers rehabilitated original complex, creates the northeastern corner of the bergen lafayette section and is just. Early settlers of bergen county bergen county new jersey. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. Genealogical history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey ebook written by cornelius burnham harvey. Apr 06, 2020 atlas of bergen county new jersey, 17761876. Bergen hill historic district, jersey city, new jersey. A story of people the history press, growing a global village.
A new opportunity to learn and grow at a unique property with a lot of history. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey. Jun 16, 2015 what once started as charity hospital in jersey city turned into jersey city hospital in 1885, but today, youll recognize it as the beacon. The 18story building features a 247 cybex club, a zen garden, the liberty lounge, and more. For faster results, type a keyword or surname in the search window which can be found at the top of this page or under menu on mob. Abraham ackerman acres active albert appointed became bergen county born building called capt charles church city committee company continued cornelius corp court daniel daughter david death demarest died disch district dutch early east. One of the most storied sites in all of southern new jersey is a mysterious body of water known as the located deep in the pine barrens of winslow, this small but legendary pool is said to not only be bottomless, but also a frequent pit stop of the jersey devil. The delaware, lackwanna and western rail lines that services from morris county thru sussex county and into pa were closed down years ago.
Dedicated to all the little known and mostly forgotten people, places and events that make new jersey the interesting state that it is. As many other sites of historic, commercial buildings in jersey city, the bank has been reduced to a parking lot. Public libraries in or near north bergen, nj, including north bergen public library volume, program, location, finance, staff, etc. Jersey city has undergone several transformations during the past 200 years. This database is a transcription of four city directories originally published between 1890 and 1893. Ribbon cutting for the beacon in jersey city new jersey. The official web site for the state of new jersey a. Secaucus is an island, or more properly a strip of firm land, surrounded by a marsh, in the nw. And if you have old photos that you can share, even better please. Come to schedule a tour to view any of our possible six buildings with. An unparalleled history as the nations golden door, jersey city is fittingly nestled in the shadows of the historic ellis island and statue of liberty, and is one of the nations most diverse cities, comprised of over 265,000 residents.
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. The natural history of new jersey is a comprehensive guide to the nature of the state. Youll also find a wide range of historical and genealogical materials from canada, england, scotland and more. It is located on a 14acre 57,000 m 2 site on bergen hill, a crest of the hudson palisades and one of the highest geographical points in jersey city, in hudson county, new. Atlas of bergen county new jersey, 17761876 used books and. 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. Dec 31, 20 jersey city has undergone several transformations during the past 200 years. Jun 02, 2014 ribbon cutting for the beacon in jersey city on jun 2, 2014.
History of bergen county, new jersey, 16301923 series. The journal new jersey history, founded as the proceedings of the new jersey historical society in 1845 and published under the direction of the society until 2005, has been relaunched under the editorial direction of historians at the new jersey historical commission, kean university, and the society. On february 7, 1837 an act was passed creating atlantic county from gloucester county which at that time extended from the delaware to the sea and included what is now camden, atlantic and gloucester counties. Van nest hall new brunswick nj us historical marker. History of essex and hudson counties, new jersey chapter 19 essex county in the war of. About paterson, new jersey directories, 18901893 located just west of new york city in passaic county, new jersey, the city of paterson was home to over 20,000 residents in 1890. Standing in an ornate, art deco lobby in front of a magnificent twostory marble staircase that hearkens back to a gilded age of design, mayor steven fulop and fellow jersey city officials joined the development partnership of building and land technology blt and metrovest on may 28th to cut a ceremonial ribbon on the. A short history of newark, also available in digital form. Gordon bond is the founder of garden state legacy, a magazine on new jersey history and preservation. Standing in an ornate, art deco lobby in front of a magnificent twostory marble staircase that hearkens back to a gilded age of design, mayor steven fulop and fellow jersey city officials joined the development partnership of building and land technology blt and metrovest on may 28th to cut a ceremonial ribbon on the paramount. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with.
History of hunterdon and somerset counties, new jersey. The history of the building has been carried inside by the owners impeccable. North bergen is a township in the northern part of hudson county, new jersey, united states. Others came from manhattan island, long island, new harlem, yonkers, albany, esopus, kingston, and other already established settlements, while still others came direct from europe. 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, archeologists, historic preservationists, and just plain history buffs. Pirates, politicians, murderers and heroes have all made their way through new jersey s history, and the stories and photographs posted here document their journeys. Feb 05, 20 in addition to writing this history of cumberland county, charles h. Old pictures old photos vintage photos us history american history. At the beacon, an exclusive resort lifestyle thrives. Beck, professor of chemistry and natural philosophy filled the remainder of the building. Photo, print, drawing panorama of north hudson county, new jersey digital file from intermediary roll film copy about this item. Some of the original settlers of what is now bergen county were descendants of those who have been mentioned as having settled hudson county. Beacon press is truly a beacon, shining light on the past, spotlighting what matters in the present, and guiding us toward a better world. The beacon is a mixeduse development located on a 14acre 57,000 m 2 site on bergen hill, a crest of the hudson palisades and one of the highest geographical points in jersey city, hudson county, new jersey, united states.