The town of haddonfield, one of the oldest communities in what was originally known as west jersey, has taken on many different appearances and roles during its lifetime. The long history of heavy industry in new jersey has left the state with the largest inventory of u. The 18 books every new jersey resident should read before. New jersey has been a leader in industrial research and development since the establishment in 1876 of thomas edisons research facility in menlo park. Historical information chesterfield township historical. Google translate is an online service for which the user pays nothing to obtain a purported language translation. This archives of the new jersey historical society provides access to its collections through this online database of collection finding guides.
The historic sites in franklin township nj include the franklin inn, hendrick fisher house, and the voorhees house site. 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. Between october 2018 and july 2019, there were 3,644 unaccompanied children released to sponsors in new jersey, including 56 in atlantic. There are also resources for students available to you for all of us who have students beginning home instruction. Seriously, go listen to it and try not to get excited when you hear familiar names coming through your headphones weehawken, monmouth, the wonderful line everything is legal in. About the city of northfield northfield, new jersey. Superfund sites, and industrial cleanup is an important issue in its cities. Originally settled by native americans, new jersey has welcomed waves of immigrants, from the dutch and english in the 1600s to.
Browse the archives the new jersey historical society. Browse the most recent northfield, new jersey obituaries and condolences. Click here for information concerning the new preschool program coming to ncs. Northfield, new jersey images of america series by northfield. Start here, with a collection of 18 books highbrow and. Nj books, censuses, maps, city directories, local histories, vital records, church records, family folders, and indexes to new jersey family history sources. New jersey has a long and distinguished history that dates back far before the american revolution in which the state played a pivotal role. As nearly as i can tell from the splendid historical book on atlantic county. The northfield historical society was founded in 1997 by a group of former and current residents whose mutual desire was to obtain artifacts and information about.
Ammons 19262001, author and poet, winner of the national book award. Nucky johnson, a nj political boss, racketeer and bootlegger made famous by. Public libraries have been promoting reading across america by making books available. Historyancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. Otto bruyns public library, city of northfield, new jersey. It is composed of manuscripts, personal papers, oral histories, vital records and certificates, photographs, scrapbooks, correspondence, ephemera, and other unique material belonging to a particular person or family usually connected to.
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. The story of the creation of the new hampshire historical societys 1911 landmark headquarters building and of its benefactor edward tuck. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. Historical society of bloomfield, bloomfield, new jersey. New jersey yearbooks online new jersey yearbook collection. The historical society of haddonfield history of the. Our township was formed in 1688 and was later one of new jerseys 104 original townships, but the land was settled about a decade earlier, in 1677, by quaker immigrants. Also known as the garden state, new jersey has been a center for hightech industry and invention throughout its existence. The northfield historical society was founded in 1997 by a group of former and current residents whose mutual desire was to obtain artifacts and information about the city and to preserve them for future generations. Now seeking designs to represent revolution nj, new jerseys initiative to commemorate 250 years of united states history. List of books and articles about new jersey history. A list of revolutionary war sites in franklin township, new jersey. Of david naar, john bodine thompson writes as follows in murrays history of education in new jersey.
Schools and libraries trenton historical society, new jersey. These guides provide detailed descriptions of the creator of the collection, hisher biographical information, lists of items in the collection and other information. Our awesome city of northfield is asking for your help for our senior citizens who need some assistance shoveling the snow during weather emergencies. One of the original colonies, new jersey was an important battleground during the american revolution. New jersey history new jersey, county history new jersey, county, town history new jersey, bibliography websites edit edit. It probably represents all of the telephone books issued for new jersey in the 1960s, except a few yellow pagesonly books. Northfield historical society northfield, new jersey. Conference to explore and celebrate the stories of women throughout nj state. Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states.
In 1892 it was used by the salvation army as their central new jersey headquarters. I would like to welcome you to the official web site of the city of northfield, new jersey. Genealogicalancestry found history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey by cornelius burnham harvey 1900 617 pages. In 1902, it was refurbished and opened as the central theatre. The latest update for the best historical places in new jersey is written by lindsay podolak. Academy of the holy angels demarest academy of the holy angels fort lee academy of the sacred heart. Pleasantville is a city in atlantic county, new jersey, united states. Northfield is a city in atlantic county, new jersey, united states. Walter fifield snyder 19121993, scholar of ancient history. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. The name, country club of atlantic city was chosen and land in northfield was. The room is staffed by the local history room coordinator or deputy coordinator. Its hard now to imagine northfield as a bustling seaport, perhaps a smaller replica of. Genealogy resources in middlesex county, new jersey research in new jersey can be an exciting and rewarding experience.
On july 4th, 1976, the northfield historical society celebrated its formation and dedicated the scriver building to public service as a museum. Local history books on new jersey arcadia publishing. Their duties include organizing materials, building displays, researching various topics, helping patrons, and coordinating volunteers. A history of the garden state presents a fresh, comprehensive overview of new jerseys history from the prehistoric era to the present. Archival collections index plainfield public library. This is a list of all the new jersey telephone books in my collection at its peak. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. T his one goes out to all of the history buffs out there, and to the people who, like me, love the hamilton soundtrack.
We provide answers to over 2 million searches every day, helping 35 million users. Malcolm knowles, a longtime crosswicks resident and unofficial township historian for many years. Celebrate and remember the lives we have lost in northfield, new jersey. Northfield portrays the history of the community with stunning photographs and a wealth of fascinating detail. Enoch lewis nucky johnson january 20, 1883 december 9, 1968 was an atlantic city, new jersey, political boss. To research, collect data and preserve facts and traditions in and for garfield. Northfield museum and casto house city of northfield. I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers university. The library has two fiction book clubs that are currently at max capacity. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Do you think that one of your ancestors might have been a founder of new jersey.
The quakers had fled england, primarily from the north and midlands, in order to escape persecution by the british crown. Northfield bank offers a full line of personal and commercial banking services to the staten island, brooklyn and new jersey community. Built as an office, it was located at mill road and wabash avenue. The nj reference collection includes books, magazines, historical pamphlets. Local history department glimpse of history archive click an image to view it on a larger scale. New jersey archives and libraries genealogy familysearch. The library is located in the chesterfield twp historical society headquarter building at 2 front street in the village of crosswicks. With records available for almost 400 years of the states history, your family is sure to be found in a variety of records available online and at the many archives and libraries located throughout the state. Please take a few minutes to read about our rich history, view our historical photo gallery. The paperback of the northfield, new jersey images of america series by northfield cultural committee, northfield historical society staff at.
Famous people in atlantic county history, atlantic county, new jersey. Our holdings include newspaper clippings, books, pamphlets, slides, microfilms, city directories, photographs, post cards, maps, manuscripts, and letters. Northfield by northfield cultural committee and northfield historical. What are the best books on the history of new jersey.
The plainfield public librarys manuscript collection is housed in our local history department. On this three mile hike, conducted by longtime canal society of new jersey members ron rice and bloomfield councilman, rich rockwell, well explore the path of the morris canal through bloomfield using historic maps and photos, then take a bus ride for an additional 2 miles stopping at two newly reclaimed sections of the canal. Biographies of the founders of new jersey descendants of. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. The allnew revised and expanded edition of founders of new jersey includes biographical sketches of founders of new jersey, researched and written by their descendants. Northfield white pages phone books in new jersey nj. Such unfortunates by andrew mann, one for the money by janet evanovich, in the unlikely event by judy blume, just one look b. I have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. At one time, northfield grew food for atlantic city. The best historical places in new jersey best of nj. Guides to the collections are available on the library website. To connect individuals to the history of the northfield area by collecting, preserving, and sharing its unique stories.
An illustrated history of the garden state rivergate regionals collection by maxine n. Nj archives professor mushers guide to doing history and. New jersey department of state historical commission. Familysearch catalog surname search lists many more histories under topics like. New jersey has a long and distinguished history that dates back far before the american revolution, in which the state played a pivotal role.
The state has a rich native american heritage and complex colonial history. The findings of archaeologists, political, social, and economic historians provide a new look at how the garden state has evolved. Close by clicking on the continue button below, you will be leaving northfield banks web site and linking to an outside web site not operated by northfield bank. Unaccompanied immigrant children land in northfield as shelter. Comic book fan and pleasantville high school graduate helps make action. T he local history room is an extension of the town historians office and is administered by the town historian. A history of the town of northfield, massachusetts.
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