| Summit Contributor(s): Meola, Patricia E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738563307 ISBN-13: 9780738563305 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 1998 Annotation: With a history dating back to 1664, Summit, New Jersey, has evolved from a pastoral town of farms and rolling hills to a populated suburb of Manhattan. In this original collection of images, author and local historian Patricia E. Meola takes readers on a journey into Summitas past. Witness the growth and change that have occurred in Summit since its incorporation in 1899 in this fascinating pictorial history. Through nearly 200 postcard images, Summit celebrates a city known for its gracious, tree-lined streets, the reputation of its public and private schools, the activism of countless city volunteers, and its thriving opportunities for culture and adult education. In the early days of the communityas development, many residents were seasonal (this attribute of the population changed as it became easier to live in the country and work in the city). Some of the postcards that were sent to friends and relations by early summer inhabitants have been reproduced in this book. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Historical - Travel | United States - Northeast - Middle Atlantic (nj, Ny, Pa) |
| Dewey: 974.936 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.33" H x 6.54" W x 9.16" (0.70 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - New Jersey |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: With a history dating back to 1664, Summit, New Jersey, has evolved from a pastoral town of farms and rolling hills to a populous suburb of Manhattan. Though the land was originally purchased in the 17th century, it wasn't until the late 1800s, as the area began shifting from farmland into wealthy estates, that Summit was incorporated into a township. In the early days of the community's development, many residents were seasonal, but this changed as it became easier to live in the country and work in the city. In this original collection of images, author and local historian Patricia E. Meola takes readers on a journey into Summit's past. Through nearly 200 postcard images, Summit celebrates a city known for its tree-lined streets, the reputation of its public and private schools, the activism of countless city volunteers, and its thriving opportunities for culture. |
Contributor Bio(s): Meola, Patricia E.: - Author Patricia E. Meola is a native of Summit and managing editor of the 110-year-old Summit Herald. She has worked with the Summit Historical Society to produce this book in conjunction with the city s 1999 centennial celebration. Summit is sure to be enjoyed for generations to come as both a tool for teaching the history of the town and a timeless tribute to memories of days gone by. |
