Weehawken: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)
Autor Lauren Sherman, Ellen Robb Gaulkinen Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 ian 2009
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780738562681
ISBN-10: 0738562688
Pagini: 127
Dimensiuni: 163 x 231 x 13 mm
Greutate: 0.39 kg
Editura: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
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ISBN-10: 0738562688
Pagini: 127
Dimensiuni: 163 x 231 x 13 mm
Greutate: 0.39 kg
Editura: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
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Descriere
Although less than one square mile in area, Weehawkenas rich history extends more than 400 years to when Dutch explorers first dropped anchor in Weehawken Cove. The town commands a unique location overlooking the Hudson River, with sweeping views of New York City. Its story begins with Weehawkenas early bucolic estates, the idyllic attractions of the magnificent Palisades, and its notorious hidden dueling grounds, where Alexander Hamilton met his end at the hands of Aaron Burr in 1804. By the mid-19th century, a shift toward urban industrial development changed the landscape, as evidenced by the iconic 1883 Weehawken water tower and the sprawling, long-gone 1890s Eldorado Amusement Park that brought throngs of visitors via the largest passenger elevator in the world at that time. The construction of the Lincoln Tunnel as well as the developments of the townas neighborhoods, commerce, and government all helped to shape Weehawkenas past and future.
Recenzii
Title: Birthday book for Weehawken
Author: Jennifer Kim
Publisher: Jersey Journal
Date: 2/5/2009
The township kicked off a yearlong celebration of its 150th anniversary yesterday - and in a fitting gesture, a pair of authors presented the township with a birthday present.
Lauren Sherman and Ellen Robb Gaulkin co-authors of "Weehawken - Images of America," gave a copy to Mayor Richard Turner yesterday at the ceremony at the Weehawken Public Library.
Gaulkin said it was a grueling task compiling photos and documents of 150 years of Weehawken's history, but added: "It was so much fun, though. We learned more about the township that we didn't know about before.
"People will take a step back into time, and I think they'll really enjoy it."
Turner said the township has worked hard to preserve its small-town identity.
"We've been restoring the public facilities of Weehawken over the years, but we've still preserved that small-town character in an urban atmosphere," he said.
Longtime Councilman Robert Sosa has witnessed gradual changes over the years.
"There's never been a template for this town," Sosa said. "There's always been some kind of diversification in this small community. That's why it's been so great to document the town's history with pictures, documents and memorabilia in a book."
Weehawken will celebrate its 150th anniversary with events throughout the year. The first will be on March 15, the official date of the town's founding, when there will be a re-enactment of the first town meeting.
Title: Happy Birthday, Weehawken!
Author: Sean Allocca &Chris Jirau
Publisher: Hudson Reporter
Date: 2/8/2009
The Township of Weehawken announced the 150th anniversary of the incorporation of the township and unveiled the book aWeehawken: Images of America, a at a press conference last week.
Members of the Town Council and the Board of Education were on hand to present the book and a list of 2009as upcoming events in celebration of the anniversary.
In addition to a number of planned events, the Township will also host a variety of contests, games, and activities. Some of the contests include a search for the family living in Weehawken the longest, designing a town seal to be printed on a flag, a aHow Weehawken has changed since 1859a essay contest, and a aMy Towna photo contest showcasing the Weehawken community. For updates, visit: www.150years.weehawkenhistory.org.
Documenting the past
The book, aWeehawken: Images of America, a published as a part of Arcadiaas Images of America Series, is a collection of over 200 pictures documenting Weehawkenas past. According to coauthor and member of the Weehawken Historical Commission (WHC) Lauren Sherman, Weehawken was relatively rural until the late 19th century, allowing for quite an interesting development history. From the historic Hamilton-Burr duel to the most innovative water tower of its day, the book is a chance for residents and history buffs to head back to the past.
aWe found so many wonderful artifacts and collectibles, a Sherman said, athat we wanted to put the book together in order to raise awareness and money to help preserve the stuff wead like to display in the future.a
aThings started coming out of the woodwork. I must have scanned 350 images.a Lauren Sherman
Ellen Robb Gaulkin, coauthor and member of the WHC, reiterated how important it is for residents to remember their history. aPeople rarely ever look back and say awow, there used to be a school therea, or aa store on the cornera. Itas a way for people to go back in time.a
The two had four months to complete the book from April to September of 2008, under strict deadline by the publishers.
aThings started coming out of the woodwork, a Sherman said. aI must have scanned 350 images.a
The book will be available to the public on the March 15, the exact date of the incorporation of the town.
aIt was grueling, a Gaulkin said, abut it was fun. [Itas a] nice birthday gift to the town.a
Whatas in the book
Arcadia Publishing will release next month the photo-laden, 127-page book aImages of America: Weehawkena by authors and Weehawken residents Lauren Sherman and Ellen Robb Gaulkin. The book is part of the publishing companyas aImages in Americaa series on towns across the country.
Sherman, who is a landscape consultant to Weehawken, and Gaulkin, who serves on the Water Tower Preservation Committee and the Weehawken Planning Board, say they have often felt that Weehawkenas rich history is a story that should be shared by more than just the residents.
According to the book, Weehawken first gained momentum when James Gore King, a banking tycoon from New York City, moved his family to Weehawken in 1832. Naming his estate Highwood, these 50 acres served as the model for what Weehawken represented: exquisiteness, quiet communities, andastonishing scenery.
The book includes an 1873 map of Weehawken showing several large estates, including Kingas.
aThough Hoboken, West Hoboken, and Union were already bustling cities, most of Weehawken remained a series of large estates owned by wealthy businessmen who either lived in Manhattan and chose Weehawken as their summer home or had relocated here, a the book notes.
Though James first brought attention to Weehawken, the township is probably recognized more for the famous duel between General Alexander Hamilton and then-Vice President Aaron Burr in 1804. The book shows photos of the infamous duel site, the aftermath, and the 2004 plaque that was erected to commemorate the 200th anniversary.
Known for its beauty, as well as its enormity, Eldorado was the vision of Hungarian-born businessman Bolossy Kiralfy in 1890. According to the book, which dedicates six pages to this colossal entertainment nucleus, Eldorado, which spanned over 15 acres, consisted of a aMoorish inspired casino, a Rhenish castle, and 30-foot-high fountain, a music pavilion, bandstands, and an 8,000-seat amphitheatera atop the Palisades.
The book shares dozens of photos of the townas past and present, including churches, government buildings, parades, political events. Transportation photos include the Lincoln Tunnel, freight trains, and ferries. Those who want to compare the Weehawken of yesteryear with that of today will marvel at this impressive collection of images and detailed descriptions.
The book retails for $21.99. For more information, see www.arcadiapublishing.com.
Title:
Author: Staff Writer
Publisher: River View Observer
Date: 1/12/2009 Known as the little town across from New York City, Weehawken has a story all its own. Just in time for the communityas 150th anniversary, Weehawken Historical Commission members Lauren Sherman and Ellen Robb Gaulkin present the local history using more than 200 vintage images in the new book, Weehawken.
The majority of the images in Weehawken are from the Historical Commissionas collection and from a few residents with large personal collections. A number of individuals lent or donated a smaller trove of treasured postcards and old photos previously unknown to the Commission for the book.
Also available is a set of 15 postcards featuring a selection of vintage images from Weehawken. The set retails for $7.99.
The authors hope both products awill instill a further sense of pride in Weehawken residents and let other readers know that Weehawkenas history is much more than just the site of the Hamilton Burr duel and the entrance to the Lincoln tunnel.a
Highlights of Weehawken:
a[ The Eldorado Amusement Park from 1891 until 1894, which has fascinated long-time and new residents alike
a[ Photographs of areas that were completely transformed by the advent of the Lincoln Tunnel
a[ Early bucolic estates, the idyllic attractions of the magnificent Palisades, and its notorious hidden dueling grounds
a[ The iconic 1883 Weehawken water tower
Profits from book sales will be donated to the Weehawken Historical Commission.
Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or http: //arcadiapublishing.com.
Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of Americaas people and places. Have we done a book on your town? Visit http: //arcadiapublishing.com.
Title: Weehawken kicks off year-long celebration of 150th anniversary
Author: Jennifer Kim
Publisher: The Jersey Journal
Date: 2/4/2009
The township kicked off a year-long celebration of its 150th anniversary today -- and in a fitting gesture, a pair of authors presented the township with a birthday present.
Lauren Sherman and Ellen Robb Gaulkin co-authors of "Weehawken -- Images of America," gave a copy to Mayor Richard Turner yesterday at the ceremony at the Weehawken Public Library.
Gaulkin said it was a grueling task compiling photos and documents of 150 years of Weehawken's history, but "It was so much fun though. We learned more about the township that we didn't know about before."
"People will take a step back into time and I think they'll really enjoy it."
Turner said that the township has worked hard to preserve its small-town identity.
"We've been restoring the public facilities of Weehawken over the years but we've still preserved that small-town character in an urban atmosphere," he said.
Long-time and Councilman Robert Sosa has witnessed gradual changes over the years.
"There's never been a template for this town," Sosa said. "There's always been some kind of diversification in this small community. That's why it's been so great to document the town's history with pictures, documents and memorabilia in a book."
Weehawken will celebrate its 150th anniversary with events throughout the year. The first event will be held on March 15, the official date of the town's founding.
That day, the township will mark the milestone with a reenactment of the first town meeting as well as a presentation of the150th anniversary proclamation. "Weehawken -- Images of America" will officially go on sale on March 15 at local retailers, online bookstores and Arcadia Publishing.
Author: Jennifer Kim
Publisher: Jersey Journal
Date: 2/5/2009
The township kicked off a yearlong celebration of its 150th anniversary yesterday - and in a fitting gesture, a pair of authors presented the township with a birthday present.
Lauren Sherman and Ellen Robb Gaulkin co-authors of "Weehawken - Images of America," gave a copy to Mayor Richard Turner yesterday at the ceremony at the Weehawken Public Library.
Gaulkin said it was a grueling task compiling photos and documents of 150 years of Weehawken's history, but added: "It was so much fun, though. We learned more about the township that we didn't know about before.
"People will take a step back into time, and I think they'll really enjoy it."
Turner said the township has worked hard to preserve its small-town identity.
"We've been restoring the public facilities of Weehawken over the years, but we've still preserved that small-town character in an urban atmosphere," he said.
Longtime Councilman Robert Sosa has witnessed gradual changes over the years.
"There's never been a template for this town," Sosa said. "There's always been some kind of diversification in this small community. That's why it's been so great to document the town's history with pictures, documents and memorabilia in a book."
Weehawken will celebrate its 150th anniversary with events throughout the year. The first will be on March 15, the official date of the town's founding, when there will be a re-enactment of the first town meeting.
Title: Happy Birthday, Weehawken!
Author: Sean Allocca &Chris Jirau
Publisher: Hudson Reporter
Date: 2/8/2009
The Township of Weehawken announced the 150th anniversary of the incorporation of the township and unveiled the book aWeehawken: Images of America, a at a press conference last week.
Members of the Town Council and the Board of Education were on hand to present the book and a list of 2009as upcoming events in celebration of the anniversary.
In addition to a number of planned events, the Township will also host a variety of contests, games, and activities. Some of the contests include a search for the family living in Weehawken the longest, designing a town seal to be printed on a flag, a aHow Weehawken has changed since 1859a essay contest, and a aMy Towna photo contest showcasing the Weehawken community. For updates, visit: www.150years.weehawkenhistory.org.
Documenting the past
The book, aWeehawken: Images of America, a published as a part of Arcadiaas Images of America Series, is a collection of over 200 pictures documenting Weehawkenas past. According to coauthor and member of the Weehawken Historical Commission (WHC) Lauren Sherman, Weehawken was relatively rural until the late 19th century, allowing for quite an interesting development history. From the historic Hamilton-Burr duel to the most innovative water tower of its day, the book is a chance for residents and history buffs to head back to the past.
aWe found so many wonderful artifacts and collectibles, a Sherman said, athat we wanted to put the book together in order to raise awareness and money to help preserve the stuff wead like to display in the future.a
aThings started coming out of the woodwork. I must have scanned 350 images.a Lauren Sherman
Ellen Robb Gaulkin, coauthor and member of the WHC, reiterated how important it is for residents to remember their history. aPeople rarely ever look back and say awow, there used to be a school therea, or aa store on the cornera. Itas a way for people to go back in time.a
The two had four months to complete the book from April to September of 2008, under strict deadline by the publishers.
aThings started coming out of the woodwork, a Sherman said. aI must have scanned 350 images.a
The book will be available to the public on the March 15, the exact date of the incorporation of the town.
aIt was grueling, a Gaulkin said, abut it was fun. [Itas a] nice birthday gift to the town.a
Whatas in the book
Arcadia Publishing will release next month the photo-laden, 127-page book aImages of America: Weehawkena by authors and Weehawken residents Lauren Sherman and Ellen Robb Gaulkin. The book is part of the publishing companyas aImages in Americaa series on towns across the country.
Sherman, who is a landscape consultant to Weehawken, and Gaulkin, who serves on the Water Tower Preservation Committee and the Weehawken Planning Board, say they have often felt that Weehawkenas rich history is a story that should be shared by more than just the residents.
According to the book, Weehawken first gained momentum when James Gore King, a banking tycoon from New York City, moved his family to Weehawken in 1832. Naming his estate Highwood, these 50 acres served as the model for what Weehawken represented: exquisiteness, quiet communities, andastonishing scenery.
The book includes an 1873 map of Weehawken showing several large estates, including Kingas.
aThough Hoboken, West Hoboken, and Union were already bustling cities, most of Weehawken remained a series of large estates owned by wealthy businessmen who either lived in Manhattan and chose Weehawken as their summer home or had relocated here, a the book notes.
Though James first brought attention to Weehawken, the township is probably recognized more for the famous duel between General Alexander Hamilton and then-Vice President Aaron Burr in 1804. The book shows photos of the infamous duel site, the aftermath, and the 2004 plaque that was erected to commemorate the 200th anniversary.
Known for its beauty, as well as its enormity, Eldorado was the vision of Hungarian-born businessman Bolossy Kiralfy in 1890. According to the book, which dedicates six pages to this colossal entertainment nucleus, Eldorado, which spanned over 15 acres, consisted of a aMoorish inspired casino, a Rhenish castle, and 30-foot-high fountain, a music pavilion, bandstands, and an 8,000-seat amphitheatera atop the Palisades.
The book shares dozens of photos of the townas past and present, including churches, government buildings, parades, political events. Transportation photos include the Lincoln Tunnel, freight trains, and ferries. Those who want to compare the Weehawken of yesteryear with that of today will marvel at this impressive collection of images and detailed descriptions.
The book retails for $21.99. For more information, see www.arcadiapublishing.com.
Title:
Author: Staff Writer
Publisher: River View Observer
Date: 1/12/2009 Known as the little town across from New York City, Weehawken has a story all its own. Just in time for the communityas 150th anniversary, Weehawken Historical Commission members Lauren Sherman and Ellen Robb Gaulkin present the local history using more than 200 vintage images in the new book, Weehawken.
The majority of the images in Weehawken are from the Historical Commissionas collection and from a few residents with large personal collections. A number of individuals lent or donated a smaller trove of treasured postcards and old photos previously unknown to the Commission for the book.
Also available is a set of 15 postcards featuring a selection of vintage images from Weehawken. The set retails for $7.99.
The authors hope both products awill instill a further sense of pride in Weehawken residents and let other readers know that Weehawkenas history is much more than just the site of the Hamilton Burr duel and the entrance to the Lincoln tunnel.a
Highlights of Weehawken:
a[ The Eldorado Amusement Park from 1891 until 1894, which has fascinated long-time and new residents alike
a[ Photographs of areas that were completely transformed by the advent of the Lincoln Tunnel
a[ Early bucolic estates, the idyllic attractions of the magnificent Palisades, and its notorious hidden dueling grounds
a[ The iconic 1883 Weehawken water tower
Profits from book sales will be donated to the Weehawken Historical Commission.
Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or http: //arcadiapublishing.com.
Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of Americaas people and places. Have we done a book on your town? Visit http: //arcadiapublishing.com.
Title: Weehawken kicks off year-long celebration of 150th anniversary
Author: Jennifer Kim
Publisher: The Jersey Journal
Date: 2/4/2009
The township kicked off a year-long celebration of its 150th anniversary today -- and in a fitting gesture, a pair of authors presented the township with a birthday present.
Lauren Sherman and Ellen Robb Gaulkin co-authors of "Weehawken -- Images of America," gave a copy to Mayor Richard Turner yesterday at the ceremony at the Weehawken Public Library.
Gaulkin said it was a grueling task compiling photos and documents of 150 years of Weehawken's history, but "It was so much fun though. We learned more about the township that we didn't know about before."
"People will take a step back into time and I think they'll really enjoy it."
Turner said that the township has worked hard to preserve its small-town identity.
"We've been restoring the public facilities of Weehawken over the years but we've still preserved that small-town character in an urban atmosphere," he said.
Long-time and Councilman Robert Sosa has witnessed gradual changes over the years.
"There's never been a template for this town," Sosa said. "There's always been some kind of diversification in this small community. That's why it's been so great to document the town's history with pictures, documents and memorabilia in a book."
Weehawken will celebrate its 150th anniversary with events throughout the year. The first event will be held on March 15, the official date of the town's founding.
That day, the township will mark the milestone with a reenactment of the first town meeting as well as a presentation of the150th anniversary proclamation. "Weehawken -- Images of America" will officially go on sale on March 15 at local retailers, online bookstores and Arcadia Publishing.
Notă biografică
Lauren Sherman and Ellen Robb Gaulkin are members of the Weehawken Historical Commission. Together they have compiled and organized photographs from the commission's collection along with images from local historians, community residents, and other commission members to produce Weehawken.