West Orange: New Jersey (Images of American Series)

Covering the late 1800s through the twentieth century, "West Orange" depicts the unique history of a 300-year-old suburban community whose residents reflect a wide spectrum of ethnic backgrounds, lifestyles, and interests. The exquisite images in this book are coupled with the informative and entertaining text of local historian Joseph P. Nole II. Travel back in time to discover an earlier West Orange and the people who enjoyed its valleys and rolling terrains. Primarily a residential community, West Orange is now home to approximately 40,000 citizens and has been called home by three former New Jersey governors. Much of West Orange's 12.15 square miles is open space, consisting of municipal and county parks and playgrounds, private and public golf courses, and undeveloped acreage. Eagle Rock Reservation provides a spectacular view of the skyscrapers of New York, the Statue of Liberty, and the George Washington and Verrazano Bridges. West Orange boasts one of the best educational systems in New Jersey and is home to the Edison National Historic Site. Timeless images of life in this New Jersey community have been contributed from the collections of local residents, the West Orange Public Library, and the Newark Library. Join Joseph P. Nole II in celebrating and preserving the history of West Orange. This engaging pictorial history will delight and inform its readers, and is sure to be enjoyed for generations to come.