West Long Branch Revisited

Autor*innen

• Helen-Chantal Pike

Reihen

• Bilder aus Amerika: New Jersey

Parameter

• 128 Seiten
• 5 Lesestunden

• Geografie
• Historisches Thema
• Karten & Reisen
• Kunst & Kultur
• Sachliteratur

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Focusing on the rich history and unique character of West Long Branch, this volume explores the evolution of the borough, highlighting its well-landscaped properties and summer cottages. It examines the blend of town-and-country life shaped by original settlers and prosperous New Yorkers who established vacation homes. The narrative also reflects on the post-World War II transformation of the area into a town-and-gown community, showcasing how educational opportunities repurposed cottages into classrooms, enriching the local culture and community.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• Einband: Paperback