Rumson: Shaping a Superlative Suburb Contributor(s): Gabrielan, Randall (Author) |
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ISBN: 1589731271 ISBN-13: 9781589731271 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $27.89 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2003 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - General |
Dewey: 974.946 |
Physical Information: 0.44" H x 7" W x 10" (1.11 lbs) 162 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. - Geographic Orientation - New Jersey |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Although Rumson, New Jersey, spent much of its early existence unknown to the outside world, the borough has built a reputation for itself as a great American suburb. The many grand estates, such as Thomas McCarter's Rumson Hill, and sweeping panoramic views establish its place as one of the most desirable destinations in New Jersey. Occupying the eastern section of a peninsula formed by the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers, the small but affluent community began as a seasonal home before the year-round activity took over. Rumson Road, once a sandy path among the farms, grew into one of the most famed driving roads in the United States. Longtime residents will recognize familiar names and locales as they discover early Black Point, one of the first sites of the Rumson settlement. Thomas Hunt, whose Pavilion Hotel and steamboat for guests ushered in a new era of resort activity, altered the face of the community in 1845. Most of the town's spiritual, social, and community organizations began in Oceanic, whose permanent residents led the campaign to make Rumson a borough. The new history Rumson: Shaping a Superlative Suburb keeps readers captivated with lively narrative and beautiful images featuring the influential people and places that contribute to Rumson's past and present. |