See also whats at your library, or elsewhere broader terms. With histories of lives, families, and landmarks, stafford chronicles vividly reconstructs different ways of life in a town that has seen many changes. Start here, with a collection of 18 books novels, poetry, folklore, memoirs. Over three hundred years later, the city of burlington remains a truly diverse, caring community. The 18 books every new jersey resident should read before they. The artifact, archive, and library collections at the burlington county historical society are important resources for researchers interested in exploring new jersey, burlington county, family history, and genealogy. It lies along the delaware river bridged, opposite bristol, pennsylvania. Remembering life and times at burlington city high school, nj, burlington, nj. Settled 1677 by quakers, it was known as new beverly, then bridlington for a village in yorkshire, england, and later burlington an alternate spelling of bridlington. This book illustrates the citys many entertainments. Burlington county offers a glimpse of the founding of our nation, the war for its independence through the industrial revolution and much, much more.
New jerseys first record of an african presence notes slaves of a dutch colonial official. The life and death of an american village is a 1976 nonfiction book by john baskin. Introduction who are the commissioners what does the commission do. The first murder in recorded state history took place on the island in the 1670s, when two indians murdered two dutchmen. Embracing a period of nearly two hundred years, commencing in 1676, the first settlement of the town, and extending up to the present time, with official records of the population, extent of the town at different periods, its manufactories, church history, and fire department. Burlington county historical society history isnt boring. Abstracts of the deaths and marriages in the hightstown gazette, 3 january 187829 december 1881. Dec 05, 2016 the rich history of burlington city is the subject of a new book recently released through the south jersey culture and history center at stockton university, the university announced monday morning. The collection, numbering about 20000 volumes, includes both current and historical information. Tour the homes of james fenimore cooper author of last of the mohicans and captain james lawrence, sea captain of the war of 1812 famous for saying dont give up the ship. The library is open wednesdays and thursdays from 15 p. The following is a list of resources with answers to frequently asked questions designed help you find information quickly.
Our library has been in continuous service to the city of burlington and burlington township since 1758. A connecting skein of untold or little known wartime historythe revolution, the war of 1812, and the conflict of north against southruns through most of the sketches. Burlington island, a 300acre island in the delaware river, was the site of the first european colonists living in new jersey. Founded in 1677, the city of burlington was once the capital of west jersey. Newark and the turmoil of the 60s better than any history book. All information, except new jersey census records for 1905 and 1915, can be found at the new jersey state archives. Aug 10, 2014 i have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. Just click the schedule a pickup button below, choose a date for your donation pickup, leave your clearly labeled donations outside on the day you choose, and our driver will pick. The important events and heroism of jerseymen in the revolutionary and civil war is thoroughly researched and well writtenan important addition to the library of a history buff. Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. In addition to books, the new jersey room has a complete. Skip to main content the strange, murderous, fiery history of n.
Burlington, city, burlington county, western new jersey, u. Explore the handson bardhow house, experience what it was like to live during the colonial period. Time travel the city of burlington nj usa historic district. This graph charts editions from this publisher over time. In 1681 it became the capital of the province of west jersey, and it alternated with.
Burlington county, new jersey, united states britannica. As the dutch withdrew from new world holdings, swedes and finns occupied the island, until it was seized by the english in 1664. Despite architectural change over a period of more than 300 years, the 18th and 19th century mercantile and residential significance of the high street historic. High street historic district, burlington city, burlington. Places to see city of burlington nj historic sites. As the only section with its historic integrity intact, it is a symbol for the entire city of its past cultural endeavors. What are the best books on the history of new jersey.
Notes, photos of 44 old homes and sites, maps, legends, calendar. Together, these sketches help to create a more complete picture of the history of new jersey. Where can find burlington county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. And theres the storied blue anchor inn, which hosted an armwrestling match between ulysses s. The high street historic district is the core of the original capital of west jersey, its major street pattern virtually unaltered since 1677 when the city of burlington, was founded. Internet archive jacobstown baptist church a select history of the state of new jersey source. History of the church in burlington, new jersey comprising the facts and incidents of nearly two hundred years source. Full text of history of burlington and mercer counties, new. As a member library of the burlington county library system, we are a free fullservice library chartered in 1758 by king george ii. Local history books on new jersey arcadia publishing.
Get business addresses, phone numbers and hours from our yellow pages directory. I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers university. Burlington county new jersey new jersey calendar of wills 1670 1730 hr. Since 1682 one of the oldest trustees in the nation, the board of island managers, has administered funds from part of the island for the education of city students. New jersey state census records for 1905 and 1915 are available only by application to the new jersey department of health, vital statistics and registration, p. European colonists upon their arrival in the 17th century encountered algonquianspeaking delaware indians. Settled 1677 by quakers, it was known as new beverly, then bridlington for a village in yorkshire, england, and later burlington an alternate spelling of. Cindy crivaro, board secretary city hall, 525 high street. Remembering times spent at burlington city high school, burlington city, nj.
The burlington historic district is a tie to the citys past. Rich in historical architecture, the town has 40 notable buildings, including the countrys oldest home, the 1675 revell house. The city of burlington, new jersey is a treasure trove of american history, where william penns quakers founded west jersey in 1677 based on the then unique american concept that all races, sexes, nationalities, and religions deserved equal rights. These antique maps and atlases are part of the historic map works, residential genealogy historical map collection, the largest digital collection of rare, ancient, old, historical, cadastral and antiquarian maps of its type. History a retrospect of colonial times in burlington county. Burlington island lake is a large artificial lagoon within the island.
Burlington county historical society in burlington, nj. Burlington county new jersey new jersey calendar of wills 1670 1730 sz. This page lists microfilmed city directories available at national archives building, 700 pennsylvania ave. The library is open wednesdays and thursdays from 15. It is an uninhabited scenic landmark in the delaware river. Here is an alphabetical list of books about new jersey, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available. Burlington historic district, burlington city, burlington. History of burlington by schermerhorn william e abebooks. The hidden history of new jersey is a mustreadand not just for those who reside in the garden state. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by. Burlington white pages phone books in new jersey nj. I have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. This 152page book takes you on a pictorial stroll with historic images of the icon. Tour city of burlington historic district where the past is our present to you email.
A 1909 postcard depicting burlingtons first dedicated libray building. Google books history of the church in burlington, new jersey 1885 source. Then, travel to the industrial village of smithville in eastampton or visit the majesty of batsto village nestled in the pinelands. The historic new jersey, a trip to discover the hidden treasures of its cities, meet its people, and relive the past events that made history. The first murder in recorded new jersey history took place on this island in the 1670s when two indians murdered two dutchmen. Historic images of burlington county nj burlington. Internet archive jacobstown baptist church a select history of. Burlington township is located in the southern central region of new jersey between the capital of trenton and the city of camden. Burlington is a city in burlington county, new jersey, united states and a suburb of philadelphia. Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. History of burlington city told though lives of its people. Another historic quaker settlement was mount holly, the county seat.
This microfilm is not available for sale from nara. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. Burlington county, new jersey, deed abstracts books a, b and c source. History of burlington city told though lives of its people in.
This is more a coffee table type book than history book. Run tenant background checks, credit checks, eviction history, and more. There is no date for this photo but it does show the burlington gazette newspaper office, the old raymond hotel, and williamson furniture and undertaker. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. Burlington county vital records can be found at the new jersey department of health has copies of birth, marriage and death records from 1878 to. A 1909 postcard depicting burlington s first dedicated libray building. History of burlington and mercer counties, new jersey. No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated. The history of burlington, new jersey from the early european arrivals in the delaware to the quarter millennial anniversary by schermerhorn, william e. The stories are based in southern ocean county, nj, but they range to high points of new jersey shore area history from the 1600s to the present. The city has come to be a vibrant community of fulltime residents as well as loyal summer vacationers. Search our catalog including books, online materials, and publications.
This 558page hardbound book takes a fresh look at many aspects of the citys rich heritage and longstanding lore through a unique approach to writing local history. Burlington county historical society 457 high street burlington city, new jersey 08016 phone. From the book the prints of burlington it was obviously a long ago era, long before brant street was paved when this photograph was taken. The book received broad critical acclaim, noted for its unique poetic and literary tone. Prior to the english settlement, three dutch families were settled in what is now the city of burlington.
Burlington county vital records can be found at the new jersey department of health has copies of birth, marriage and death records from 1878 to the present. This is intended to be a complete list of properties and districts listed on the national register of historic places in burlington county, new jersey. The chapters in this work sometimes strengthen wellknown historical accounts, but the text just as easily topples a number of commonly held myths extending back a century or more. Since 1870, the atlantic city boardwalk has delighted visitors, earning a place as an american landmark.
Municipal information for residents the administration and city of burlington continually strives to improve the security and quality of life of its residents as well as visitors. The library company of burlington was the first library in the u. The founding members paid both a membership fee to join and annual dues, and donated over 700 of their own books to start the library. Circa 1930 city directories available at nara national. We provide answers to over 2 million searches every day, helping 35 million users. The work documents the lives and histories of the residents of new burlington, ohio, in the year before the village was flooded by a reservoir. The locations of national register properties and districts at least for all showing latitude and longitude coordinates below may be seen in a map by clicking on map of all coordinates. The burlington historic district is a tie to the city s past. To be considered for agenda, submit a complete application at least two 2 weeks in advance of the scheduled meeting date, to.
Dec 05, 2016 this 558page hardbound book takes a fresh look at many aspects of the citys rich heritage and longstanding lore through a unique approach to writing local history. The city of burlington, settled by quakers in 1677, was the capital of the west jersey colony from 1681 and then alternated as provincial capital of new jersey with perth amboy from 1702 to 1790. With histories of lives, families, and landmarks, stafford chronicles vividly reconstructs different ways. Along the x axis is time, and on the y axis is the count of editions published. Originally the library was housed in a rented room in the home of thomas rodman on high street. The picture looks mid3rd quarter 19th century or so to me. Depicts 330 yearold city s historical aspects including new jersey s oldest fire company, pharmacy, library and more. Nj history books do you know the history of your town.
In 1904, the date this card was mailed, this was the burlington library another view of the burlington library from the early 1900s burlington library at 23 west union street around 1936 habs burlington james lawrence school about 1910 a view of the old and. Historic preservation commission burlington, new jersey. Welcome to atlantic city, new jersey, the birthplace of many pop culture phenomena, including. Come, discover 327 years of history by the banks of the delaware river in the historical city of burlington. Remembering life and times at burlington city high school, nj.
Garden state greats discover nj 350 discover nj history. Burlington island is officially part of the city of burlington, in burlington county, new jersey, united states. Our towns population according to the 2010 census was 22,594. Full text of history of burlington and mercer counties. Collections burlington county historical society history.
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