Bound Brook (Images of America: New Jersey)

Dorothy A. Stratford and; Margaret McKay

ISBN 10: 0738502790 / ISBN 13: 9780738502793

Edité par Arcadia Publishing (edition Illustrated), 2000

The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. N° de réf. du vendeur 0738502790-7-1

Synopsis :

Discover the resilience of a community with an unusual proclivity towards natural catastrophes and its citizens' unwavering strength.

One hundred pounds of trade goods was the price paid to the Lenape Indians in 1681 for the land where Bound Brook now stands. The town slowly took shape and by the time of the Revolutionary War, it had grown to 35 families. Toll roads, railroads, canals, industry, and commerce all began to evolve in Bound Brook which by 1891, had an established town government, as well as a swelling population and economy. Along with this tremendous growth, a library, a hospital, schools, churches, and hundreds of homes were built to accommodate the ever-increasing number of residents. Sadly, however, natural disaster tended to disrupt what was normally a prosperous but quiet life in Bound Brook. When the Raritan River flooded nearly every year, it caused severe damage to the center of town. In 1881, a disastrous fire destroyed all the buildings in one Main Street block. In 1896, flooding caused the lime at the L.D. Cook lumberyard to ignite by spontaneous combustion. Fortunately, after each disaster Bound Brook survived and rebuilt, emerging stronger and more united. Its history, people, and spirit have made Bound Brook one of the best places to live in New Jersey and havemade Bound Brook an inspiring and unforgettable book.

À propos de l'auteur: With assistance from many local sources, authors Dorothy Stratford and Margaret McKay have masterfully compiled and researched the beautiful, historical images and detailed narrative in Bound Brook.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Bound Brook (Images of America: New Jersey)
Éditeur : Arcadia Publishing (edition Illustrated)
Date d'édition : 2000
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : Fair
Edition : Illustrated.