Summit

By Patricia E. Meola

With a history dating back to 1664, Summit, New Jersey, has evolved from a pastoral town of farms and rolling hills to a populous suburb of Manhattan.

Though the land was originally purchased in the 17th century, it wasn't until the late 1800s, as the area began shifting from farmland into wealthy estates, that Summit was incorporated into a township. In the early days of the community's development, many residents were seasonal, but this changed as it became easier to live in the country and work in the city. In this original collection of images, author and local historian Patricia E. Meola takes readers on a journey into Summit's past. Through nearly 200 postcard images, Summitcelebrates a city known for its tree-lined streets, the reputation of its public and private schools, the activism of countless city volunteers, and its thriving opportunities for culture.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738563307
• ISBN13: 9780738563305
• Release Date: September 1998
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.5" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Postcard history of Summit NJ

Lovely little book by the Summit Historical Society, made up of postcard images. I bought it for the picture of Vanderpools Castle, which is where my grandmother was working when she met my grandfather.