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The city of Brooklyn became home for generations of immigrants during the massive influx of overseas settlers in the latter 19th and early 20th centuries. They formed neighborhoods that became celebrated for their tight-knit ethnicity. Relive the early days of Brooklyn through 329 postcard and contemporary images. See where popular seashore recreation began at Coney Island, stroll through Prospect Park, cross the Brooklyn Bridge, and tour the smaller residential neighborhoods like Flatbush. With an informative and engaging text to accompany the images, trace the major demographic shifts and commercial change of Brooklyn. A great keepsake for residents past and present and a wonderful resource for historians and educators.

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Tour beautiful Monmouth County, New Jersey, and see how it has evolved and developed from the early 20th century to today. With more than 400 images, comparative views show how change has impacted the county and continues to do so. Old landscapes and streetscapes from the Raritan Bayshore to the Atlantic Shore and Inner and Western Monmouth are shown both through postcards from the medium's golden age and with contemporary color images. The juxtaposed views, accompanied by engaging text, will have you feeling "you are there" as the county's rich history comes to life. This book is a great resource for historians and educators and is a wonderful keepsake for local residents and tourists.

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The storied history of Hoboken, New Jersey has earned the city its stature as the most historic square mile in the state. Through 386 images, see how it evolved from a port and rail center to an industrial power with ethnic neighborhoods. Relive the Stevens' family legacy at Stevens Institute of Technology. See the past blend with the present at the reconstructed rail terminal tower, City Hall, historic religious institutions, and the St. Louis Condominiums. This keepsake is a must for history lovers, residents, and tourists.

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Step back in time to Long Branch’s history. With 344 color images guiding your tour, learn fresh insights and new interpretations of what made this city great and how it has changed. From Branchport, Elberon, the beachfront to Hollywood and Greater Long Branch is explored. Stroll through Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park and view the historic Franklyn Cottage, St. James Chapel, and Edgar A. West Building. Visit present-day Pier Village and Monmouth University and see how the city is still evolving. This keepsake is a must for history lovers and new and long-time residents.

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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. The history and development of eight distinct sections are described: the waterfronts (North and Central), Downtown, Communipaw-Lafayette, Bergen, Journal Square, The Heights, and Greenville, from the 1600s to the present. With the help of more than 340 color and black and white photographs and other media, a fascinating vision of people, places, and change is presented; a vision that looks forward as well as back. A well-researched volume that will pique an interest in this "Monumental" city.

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This area of New Jersey was settled in 1665, making it one of earliest communities on the East Coast of America. Read about English settlers and local Indians making peace before the gradual development of the land into commercial and residential areas. Maritime trade, railroads, and political divisions have left their marks on this place during many phases of development. Many styles of architecture are seen in the 360 images of buildings, parks, churches, and municipal attractions.

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