| Ridgewood Contributor(s): Smith M Earl (Author) |
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ISBN: 1467127140 ISBN-13: 9781467127141 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) - Travel | United States - Northeast - Middle Atlantic (nj, Ny, Pa) |
| Series: Postcard History |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6.5" W x 9.2" (0.60 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Given that Ridgewood lies within 20 miles of Lower Manhattan, it would be easy to dismiss this little town as another New York suburb. Settled by Johannes Van Emburgh in 1700, this slice of New Jersey was a pivotal safe haven for the founding fathers, such as George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Aaron Burr. In 1894, the State of New Jersey incorporated the area as a village, and what followed were 100 years of business and leisure with places like Woolworth's, the Erie Railroad Company, and First National Bank dominating the landscape. Today, Ridgewood serves as a home for those who wish to evade the city life of the boroughs. With its distinct mix of history and comfort, Ridgewood is unique in comparison to other towns in New Jersey and a fine place to call home. |
Contributor Bio(s): M Earl Smith with the Ridgewood Historical Societ: - M. Earl Smith is a graduate historian at the University of Pennsylvania, with a focus on history and literature, while Ridgewood historian Dacey Latham is the president of the Ridgewood Historical Society. Created in 1972, the Ridgewood Historical Society provided both images and background research for this book.Smith, M. Earl: - M. Earl Smith is a graduate historian at the University of Pennsylvania, with a focus on history and literature, while Ridgewood historian Dacey Latham is the president of the Ridgewood Historical Society. Created in 1972, the Ridgewood Historical Society provided both images and background research for this book. |