Chartered in 1927, what is now new jersey city university opened in 1929 as the new jersey state. Its namesake embankment house is the vibrant new address poised to infuse hamilton park with ever more style and verve. Jersey city medical center local and regional history books. 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. My vote for a history that is both detailed and written at the level of the general reader would be the three volume series. Jersey city, new jersey revolutionary war sites jersey. History of the church in burlington, new jersey by michigan historical reprint series. 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. The revetment house is a 6 story, 163 unit building currently approved in the hamilton park area of jersey city. Harrison, 1920, by daniel van winkle page images at hathitrust 17761876. The masonry and earth structure possesses a remarkable physical integrity and during construction the journalistic accounts stressed its monumental qualities. It shares a land border with the state of state of new york along the north, ratified by both states after the new york new jersey line war.
After the hudson and manhattan railroad tubes now path opened in 1908, passengers no longer were required to complete the journey to new york city via ferry, but could opt instead to transfer to the new underground rail system to their destination. Hague, frank 18761956 jersey city past and present library. From the reign of the knickerbockers to the presnt day. But i had no clue as to where whether it taken downtown or in the heights.
The territory comprising what is now known as jersey city was a wilderness, occupied by the lenni. Aug 10, 2014 i have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. Jersey city nj history is explored and examined in this vintage cartograph that was produced in 1883. It presents facts about the department and its members throughout time, such as information about the first minorities and first female officer of the department to stories. The rich history of burlington city is the subject of a new book recently released through the south jersey culture and history center at stockton university, the. Visitors can click on a new jersey county subcategory link below to find a list of interviews pertaining to the history of that area. Dec 05, 2016 the rich history of burlington city is the subject of a new book recently released through the south jersey culture and history center at stockton university, the university announced monday morning. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. George h farrier, memorial of the centennial celebration of the battle of paulus hook, august 19th, 1879. The writer phillip lopate, in his excellent book waterfront. See more ideas about jersey city, city and vintage jerseys.
Loftlike banks of industrialchic windows allow cascading sunlight by day and frame dazzling cityscape views by night. Jan 19, 2016 an atlantic city native, who served on the atlantic city police department from 1958 to 1984, retiring with the rank of captain. Local history books on new jersey arcadia publishing. Originally settled by native americans, new jersey has welcomed waves of immigrants, from the dutch and english in the 1600s to. This keepsake will be treasured by students and longtime residents, as it provides a comprehensive history and reflections of new jerseys oldest city. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by. In any case, the books are, for the moment, being arranged in nearly the same way as the documents. Historyancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages.
The three books are titled the vineyard of liberty, the workshop of. New jersey is slightly larger than the country of kuwait the atlantic ocean is east of the state. The findings of archaeologists, political, social, and economic historians provide a new look at how the garden state has evolved. New jersey is a state within the united states of america that lies on the north eastern edge of the north american continent. Traps and trapezes, ghostman, shoplifting from american a. Vintage jerseys, jersey girl, funny cards, historical photos, vintage postcards, the book, new books, history. This book focuses on the specific history of jersey city police department. Embankment house jersey city no fee luxury apartments.
The journey began at lincolns hometown of springfield, illinois on the day before his fiftysecond birthday and ended at. Harsimus cove embankment, jersey city forgotten new york. Enjoy the architectural landscape as you view such icons as city hall, the justice william j. List of books and articles about new jersey history. Here is an alphabetical list of books about new jersey, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available. Swedes and finns of new sweden, who predominated in the delaware valley after 1638, were annexed by the new netherland colony in 1655. In addition to books, the new jersey room has a complete. By the 1920s the station was called exchange place. The embankment carried freight across six blocks to the railroads pavonia yards and terminal, located on the hudson river directly across from manhattan. Nj history books do you know the history of your town. The storage facilities near jersey city, nj, offer a variety of unit sizes. Under the auspices of the dutch west india company patroonships were offered for settlement, and small colonies were located on the present sites of hoboken, jersey city, and gloucester city. Starting with the earliest facts and articles, this book provides a very easy to follow timeline.
Were an independent nonprofit that provides parents with indepth school quality information. Embankment houses spacious studio, 1, 2, and 3bedroom residences feature modern finishes, including natural finish white oak wood flooring and generous walkin closets. Embracing practically two and a half centuries, 166619, volume 3 by frank john urquhart. Jersey city circa 1850 could scarcely be characterized as a railroad town. Henderson st at railroad ave aka marin blvd at columbus ave when i bought the old photo, all i knew was that it was taken in jersey city. His last assignment was executive assistant to the chief of police. Historical markers in new jersey the historical marker database. Jersey city nj history and cartograph 1883 youtube. The harsimus stem embankment project is exciting for the historical context it.
The dan mcnulty collection images of america by kenneth french jersey city postcards nj postcard history series by randall gabrielan. Presidentelect abraham lincoln was travelling by special train to the inauguration. 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. West jrsey history project south jersey history for the rest of us. The embankment school located in jersey city, new jersey nj. Erie railroad terminal jersey city past and present. If you have any questions about this map please leave a. 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. The history and development of eight distinct sections are described. This keepsake will be treasured by students and longtime residents, as it provides a comprehensive history and reflections of new jersey s oldest city. There are a number of historical destinations in jersey city including the timehonored buildings, monuments, palaces, and parks where you can learn about the glorious past of jersey city.
The harsimus branch embankment is the sturdy vestige of a rail economy and landscape that once dominated jersey city. Also known as the garden state, new jersey has been a center for hightech industry and invention throughout its existence. This project was assisted by a grant from the new jersey historical commission, a division of the department of state. Cynthia harris was born in jersey city and is manager of the new jersey room, hudson countys main historical research repository. In the early days, the municipal government of jersey city met in the old lyceum at 109 grand street and, afterward, for a time on the northside of sussex street, just west of washington street. Programme for celebrating the centennial anniversary of american independence on the third and fourth of july, 1876, new york, w. List of books and articles about new jersey history online. The embankment is listed on the new jersey register of historic places, is eligible for the national register, and is a jersey city municipal landmark. Courthouse, the former jersey city medical center, and the centuryold schoolhouse. The pennsylvania railroad harsimus branch embankment jersey. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. While staggering around central jersey city in the ungodly 85degree heat one recent summer, i stumbled upon a high brick wall paralleling. The pennsylvania railroad station was the intermodal passenger terminal for the pennsylvania railroads prr vast holdings on the hudson river and upper new york bay in jersey city, new jersey.
The state has a rich native american heritage and complex colonial history. I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers university. While new jersey city university throughout its history has held fast to its founding principles of access and excellence, it has grown and evolved over the years to become the institution of great opportunity that it is today. A history of the garden state presents a fresh, comprehensive overview of new jerseys history from the prehistoric era to the present. A history of new jersey libraries 17501996 by edwin beckerman. What are the best books on the history of new jersey. Jersey city 123 newark ave, jersey city, nj 07302 2017636611 closed but processing orders 11am5pm mondayfriday. Exchange place station pennsylvania railroad wikipedia. The format of this page isnt overly elegant but we think it will do for the time being. We hope you find these books and pamplets useful in one way or another. Buildings and structures in jersey city, new jersey history of jersey city. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries. Jersey city, new jersey revolutionary war sites jersey city. Constructed at the turn of the 20th century as part of the oncemighty erie railroad freightway, the historic embankment played a key role in shaping jersey city and in the development of the port of new york and new jersey.
The rail terminal and its ferry slips were the main new york city station for the railroad until the opening in 1910 of new york pennsylvania station. A pictorial history of ocean city, new jersey by tim cain price. Mar 23, 2015 jersey city nj history is explored and examined in this vintage cartograph that was produced in 1883. Steampowered locomotives chugged upon it night and day, high above the streets of jersey city, moving coal and grain to the waterfront. If you have any questions about this map please leave a comment below. Harsimus stem embankment, jersey city, nj livin the high line. 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 images of america and millions of other books are available for. When hollywood was still a dusty outpost surrounded by orange groves a century ago, the motion picture industry was born in a vastly. The following is a timeline of the history of jersey city, new jersey, united states. The collection, numbering about 20000 volumes, includes both current and historical information. Jersey city is also one of the most racially diverse cities in the world with nonhispanic white, hispaniclatino, african american, and asian populations making. A history and hikers guide to the historic iron mines of the new jersey and new york highlands by edward j.
Both structures sit atop the 10th street embankment, a historic railroad embankment. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. The embankment carried freight across six blocks to the railroads pavonia yards and terminal, located on the hudson. An atlantic city native, who served on the atlantic city police department from 1958 to 1984, retiring with the rank of captain. Aug 11, 2004 the history of healthcare in jersey city dates back to the early nineteenth century, when the city operated a variety of public facilities for the poor.
I have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. New jersey has a long and distinguished history that dates back far before the american revolution in which the state played a pivotal role. With a history of the early settlement and present condition of jersey city, n. The mayors tenure is known as the hague era in jersey city history and is identified with bossism in american politics. Jersey city medical center was originally located in a part of the city called paulus hook and was known as the jersey city charity hospital. These lines changed the shape of jersey city, cutting through the. Embankment houses spacious studio, 1, 2, and 3bedroom residences feature modern finishes, including natural finish white oak wood flooring, and generous walkin closets. Historical markers in new jersey the historical marker. Genealogicalancestry found history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey by cornelius burnham harvey 1900 617 pages.
Leon yost is a professional documentary photographer who lives in jersey city and is a member of the jersey city planning board. On thursday morning february 21, 1861, abraham lincoln spoke in jersey city. Feb 25, 2016 when new jersey was film capital of the world. Approaching the easternmost bridge to the harsimus yards, embankment tracks funnelled into. Jersey city is the second most populous city in new jersey, after newark, with roughly 250,000 people 22. Trains roll down the erie railroads 10th street embankment. The presence of these historical sites and museums will take you on a walk through jersey city s rich history.
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. Jersey city is also one of the most racially diverse cities in the world with nonhispanic white, hispaniclatino, african american, and asian populations making up close to 25 percent of the total population each. 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. He once commanded the citys internationally reputed. Revetment house is the sister building to the embankment house. Immigration has been the lifeblood of jersey citys history, and through the. The history of healthcare in jersey city dates back to the early nineteenth century, when the city operated a variety of public facilities for the poor. Costello, the police relief association publication company, 1891. The harsimus stem embankment, also called sixth street embankment, is a halfmilelong historic railroad embankment, now abandoned and largely overgrown with foliage, in the heart of the historic downtown of jersey city, new jersey in the united states. Ferris, a prominent civil engineer and politician in jersey city, the embankment was erected from 19011905 to replace an existing iron and.
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