Jersey city in vintage postcards features selected postcard images, some actual photographs, that depict jersey city s earlytwentiethcentury rise as one of the northeasts great urban areas. This interesting memoir by helene stapinski is her account of what it was like to grow up in jersey city during the 1970s and 1980s. Jersey city is the secondmost populous city in the u. Jersey city free books jersey city, new jersey facebook.
The state has a rich native american heritage and complex colonial history. We have a rich history in terms of architecture, culture and a much vibrant and diverse demographics, some of which goes back centuries. Jan 10, 2015 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Additional history of jersey city more history of jersey city jersey city, the secon d largest city in new jersey, is the site of the first permanent european community in the state. Thomas francis gordon 1834, jersey city, gazetteer of the state of new jersey, trenton. Immigration has been the lifeblood of jersey citys history, and through the. The history of new jersey goes back to dutch and swedish communities established prior to settlement by the english. Additional history of jersey city more history of jersey city. List of books and articles about new jersey history online. Their fort on powles hook, as the place was then called, was located near the building lately used by the morris canal and banking co. Jersey city free public library priscilla gardner main library. Courthouse, the former jersey city medical center, and the centuryold schoolhouse. Jan 08, 2018 behind the scenes at the loews jersey city. The city of jersey city is located in the state of nj.
Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Features of the hill country, florida smithsonian libraries, natural history building, 10 th st. From the reign of the knickerbockers to the present day. After all, it was named after this very newspaper in 1925. In the war of the revolution, the spot where jersey city now stands was an outpost of the british army, during their occupancy of new york.
City of jersey city official government page, jersey city, new jersey. Directories are alphabetized by the primary city town, which is noted in bold text below. The following is a timeline of the history of jersey city, new jersey, united states. With the help of over 340 color and black photographs and other media, the history and development of eight geographic sections of the area are illuminated. The building was on a parcel of the present site of the jersey city armory at 269 summit avenue jesuit college in jersey city. How a 1929 wonder theatre was brought back to life posted on mon, january 8, 2018 by dana schulz in behind the scenes, features, history, new jersey. City of jersey city official government page home facebook. Programme for celebrating the centennial anniversary of american independence on the third and fourth of july, 1876, new york, w. Start here, with a collection of 18 books novels, poetry, folklore, memoirs. A fascinating, wellresearched book which will have the reader intrigued.
Fiction and nonfiction set primarily in new jersey. Brooklyn 126 franklin st, brooklyn, ny 11222 7183830096 closed but processing orders 11am5pm mondayfriday. Stories of new jersey new york et al american book co. 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.
Harrison, 1920, by daniel van winkle page images at hathitrust 17761876. The hpna 10th anniversary celebration book 1987 has an incredible history section and the advertisements give a sense of what was happening in the neighborhood back then as well. Borrow lean on me by national bestselling author, pat simmons, to join the u. City clerk city of jersey city jersey city, new jersey. The story of how the 220yearold order book stafford county, va ended up in the jersey city free public library is one for the history books. From its primordial inception as a dutch trading post on the left bank of the hudson river to its late19thcentury reign as one of the worlds great industrial centers and transportation termini, jersey city has always been a city about peoplethe bold pioneers who reshaped its forested hills and elevated landscapes into a major municipality brimming with immigrantfilled neighborhoods, from. New jersey, middle atlantic state of the e united states. Dec 05, 2016 this 558page hardbound book takes a fresh look at many aspects of the citys rich heritage and longstanding lore through a unique approach to writing local history. City directories, 18221995, which may be accessed on the public computers in the library. Erie railroad passenger terminal in jersey city at pavonia avenue near washington boulevard. It is the seat of hudson county as well as the countys largest city.
This is the illustrated history book we have been waiting for. History of the fifteenth new jersey volunteer infantry by alanson a. First settlers of ye plantations of piscataway and woodbridge olde east new jersey, 16641714. Leon yost is a professional documentary photographer who lives in jersey city and is a member of the jersey city planning board. Photographer dan mcnulty was a jersey city resident who spent most of his time working in his familys funeral home. 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. Jersey city 123 newark ave, jersey city, nj 07302 2017636611 closed but processing orders 11am5pm mondayfriday. Historical information gatherers research the history of your house, your block or. Jersey city is so rich in tradition and history but rarely gets the spot light.
Cover of the new book by cynthia harris and leon yost on the history of jersey city told in photographs. Here is an illustrated view of jersey city, new jersey, presented with the viewpoint that history is always happening. Jan 17, 2019 this edition of the jersey journals vintage photos takes us through the buzzing heart of jersey city s journal square. Patrick shalhoub has brought together over two hundred fascinating photographs and prints of jersey city which bring to life the people, places, and events which have created the citys vibrant and colorful history over the centuries. The 18 books every new jersey resident should read before. Enjoy the architectural landscape as you view such icons as city hall, the justice william j. The influenza epidemic of 1918 added to the toll of war. 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. Stockton gutenberg text and illustrated html new jersey as a royal province 1738 to 1776. All are welcome to pick up something to read without cost. Biographical and genealogical history of the city of newark and essex county, new jersey, volume 1, 1898 573 pages.
If you found one to be especially useful feel free to rate it by clicking a star 5 stars is best. List of books and articles about new jersey history. New jersey compiled genealogies genealogy familysearch wiki. History of the county of hudson, new jersey, from its earliest settlement to the present time by charles h. A separate index is mabel day parker, an index of littells passaic valley genealogies typescript, n. It is bordered by new york state n and, across the hudson river and new york harbor, e, the atlantic ocean e, delaware, across delaware bay and river sw, and pennsylvania, across the delaware river w. Borrow lean on me to join the united states book club, together we read, running february 19 march 4. Newark and the turmoil of the 60s better than any history book.
Secondary cities, towns, and localities are also included. Independent publisher of books on everything from architecture to zuni. New jersey room returns 220 year old book to library of virginia. Jersey city a commute through downtown jersey city on the hudsonbergen light rail is responsible for inspiring david goodwins first book, a history of 111 first st. Jersey city and its historic sites by harriet phillips eaton free ebook project gutenberg.
It was renamed new jersey state teachers college at jersey city in 1935 and jersey city state college in 1958 before adopting its presentday status and name in 1998. Jersey citys history is topic of new photo book by. Jersey city images of america and millions of other books are available for. The history and development of eight distinct sections are described. Step back in time to learn how jersey city has evolved since the seventeenth century. The chapters in this work sometimes strengthen wellknown historical accounts, but the text just as easily topples a number of commonly held myths extending back a century or more. In addition to books, the new jersey room has a complete collection of all. A history of the garden state presents a fresh, comprehensive overview of new jersey s history from the prehistoric era to the present. We have compiled the ultimate database of phone numbers from around the state and country to help you locate any lost friends, relatives or family members.
Jersey city has undergone several transformations during the past 200 years. Jersey city, the second largest city in new jersey, is the site of the first permanent european community in the state. Mcnultys photography was a mere sideline, but this fact did not affect the high artistic quality of the images of the city that he produced during the 1940s and 50s. The findings of archaeologists, political, social, and economic historians provide a new look at how the garden state has evolved. Erie railroad terminal jersey city past and present. Starting in the 1630s, fur trappers, farmers and agents of dutch investors left their home base in new amsterdam for new frontiers on the west bank of the deep. An urban sophistication exists in the downtown area, from the waterfront landmark colgate clock through the powerhouse arts district, home to some of the city s many talented artists.
With histories of lives, families, and landmarks, stafford chronicles vividly reconstructs different ways. Degrees and disciplines evolve njcu began its history as the countrys only teachertraining college with a threeyear program. From its origin in 1746 to the commencement of 1854, volume 2 by john maclean. S census bureau calculated jersey city s population at 265,549, with the largest population increase of any municipality in new jersey since 2010, an increase of about 9. The 18 books every new jersey resident should read before they. Philippines history books donations jersey city free. Local directory of jersey city vital records and cell phone numbers.
Aug, 2018 jersey city has undergone several transformations during the past 200 years. This site aims to visualize these fascinating changes through photos from then and now. We offer the ability to search by first name, last name, phone number, or business name. Many of these new jersey directories are searchable in ancestry library editions u. The municipal clerk is the secretary to the municipal council, secretary to the municipality, keeper of the city seal, chief election officer of the municipality and the individual responsible for the records management of the city. Jersey city industrial waterfront with coal unloaders and abandoned factories from the statue of liberty island. The preliberty state park shoreline with abandoned remnants of the central railroad of new jersey train yards, the old medical center, the journal square path building and the turnpike extension hovering in the right background. Jersey city, nj phone book public records in jersey city. In 1905 the college and the prep also were duly recognized by the state board of education and registered at trenton as maintaining a full four years college and academic course annual catalogue, 19061907. Whether you are a small business looking to grow, a homeowner in need of renovations, or a construction company looking to build, you may need to. The guide book street guide and general information of newark, newark, n.
Names and information on over 500 firefighters who served weehawken, new jersey as paid or volunteers from the time the department was founded until it closed in 1999 to become the north hudson regional fire and rescue. An urban sophistication exists in the downtown area, from the waterfront landmark colgate clock through the powerhouse arts district, home to some of the citys many talented artists. A record of its early settlement and corporate progress. Located between the hudson and hackensack rivers, jersey city covers nearly 15 square miles of land at the. Immigration has been the lifeblood of jersey citys history, and through the images selected here we witness how jersey city sprang to life with the influx of. Many directories include listings for nearby communities that may not be listed within the inventory. Blumenberg press, 1904, by jersey city german turnverein of hudson city. Jersey city 1911 front back with hudson tunnel train lines. Biographical and genealogical history of the city of newark and essex county, new jersey, new york and chicago. Bayonne is a community that retains many of the elements of a small town. 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. Dutch claims to the hudson and delaware valleys were based on the voyages of henry hudson, who sailed into newark bay in 1609. The city of bayonne is planning the transformation of the base for new uses by early in the next century when the base is scheduled to close. If you have ancestors in hudson county, perhaps one of the databases below could help.
Today, jersey city still reflects the flavors and influences of the international populations that call the city home. Jan 20, 2014 its a great book about the wonderful city i have had the good fortune of living in. Databases jersey city the hudson county genealogical. He is coauthor of the new book, changing jersey city. Start here, with a collection of 18 books highbrow and low, novels, poetry, folklore, memoirs, natural history. The most empowering story line of a family tied together by the power of unconditional love. Jersey men served in the british and french armed forces. An urban sophistication exists in the downtown area, from the waterfront landmark colgate clock through the powerhouse arts. History of burlington city told though lives of its people in. Cynthia harris was born in jersey city and is manager of the new jersey room, hudson countys main historical research repository. Authors yost and harris answer questions about their.
During the two decades of mcnultys work, jersey city experienced many changes. Our online jersey city phone book allows you to search for local arrest records and personal telephone numbers. The city was first founded in 1666 by puritans from connecticut and first incorporated as a township in 1693. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries. Here is an illustrated view of jersey city, new jersey, presented with the view that history is not some group of facts hidden in dusty tomes, but is happening all the time around us. Morris canal in 1903 little basin of 1828 from the american sugar company refinery roof looking east to the hudson river and lower manhattan skyline in new york.
Jersey city white pages jersey city phone directory lookup. And if you have old photos that you can share, even better please. Starting in the 1630s, fur trappers, farmers and agents of dutch. Jersey city, new jersey in vintage postcards postcard. If jersey city was well known for corruption during this period, then many members of helene stapinski. New york, 1911, by edgar jacob fisher page images at hathitrust the story of an old farm. The white pages and the yellow pages are indicated as wp and yp respectively. The dan mcnulty collection images of america images of america. This keepsake will be treasured by students and longtime residents, as it provides a comprehensive history and reflections of new jerseys oldest city. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. The library also has city directories on microfilm and on microfiche for other places in the united states. Americas golden door living in jersey city 19971998 a publication by ruby press, inc. Biographical and genealogical history of the city of newark and essex county, new jersey, volume 2, 1898 472 pages. The first official division of a part of what is now jersey city into a separate municipality, with a government distinct and not beholden in any way to the township of bergen occurred on february 22, 1838, when the state legislature adopted an act creating the mayor and common council of jersey city, a new municipal corporation.
City of bayonne, nj official website history of bayonne. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. Brief history of chatham morris county, new jersey by r. Numbers of german prisoners of war were interned in jersey. Popular nj history books meet your next favorite book. One and two family homes, small apartment buildings, and small business predominate. A history of the garden state presents a fresh, comprehensive overview of new jerseys history from the prehistoric era to the present. A center of industry, education and culture, newark is home to the institute of jazz studies, the worlds foremost jazz archives. See more ideas about jersey city, city and vintage jerseys.
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