| Jews of Weequahic Contributor(s): Forgosh, Linda B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738557633 ISBN-13: 9780738557632 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2008 Annotation: Known as Newarkas aJewish Frontier, a Weequahic was home to 35,000 Jewish residents from the 1930s to the 1960s. Homes built on farm lots, known as Lyons Farms, attracted the cityas upwardly mobile Jewish families. Weequahic High School still remains at the heart of the community, drawing generations of alumni for annual reunions and events. Pulitzer Prizeawinning author Philip Roth, a Weequahic High School graduate, found inspiration in the community, documenting its intricacies in his work. The high school still houses a mural, The Enlightenment of Man, painted by New Deal painter Michael Lenson. This mural is regarded as one of the most important pieces of public art in the state. Jews of Weequahic captures the life of this vibrant community that has become one of Newarkas legendary neighborhoods. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) - History | Jewish - General |
| Dewey: 305.892 |
| LCCN: 2007935344 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 7.1" W x 9.3" (0.71 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Jewish - Locality - Newark, N.J. - Geographic Orientation - New Jersey |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Known as Newark's "Jewish Frontier," Weequahic was home to 35,000 Jewish residents from the 1930s to the 1960s. Homes built on farm lots, known as Lyons Farms, attracted the city's upwardly mobile Jewish families. Weequahic High School still remains at the heart of the community, drawing generations of alumni for annual reunions and events. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Philip Roth, a Weequahic High School graduate, found inspiration in the community, documenting its intricacies in his work. The high school still houses a mural, The Enlightenment of Man, painted by New Deal painter Michael Lenson. This mural is regarded as one of the most important pieces of public art in the state. Jews of Weequahic captures the life of this vibrant community that has become one of Newark's legendary neighborhoods. |
Contributor Bio(s): Forgosh, Linda B.: - Linda B. Forgosh is the curator and outreach director at the Jewish Historical Society of MetroWest. This collection of vintage images comes from residents who wish to share and preserve the historic legacy of their community. |