Can I read Palisades Park (Images of America) on EtoBox?

Palisades Park (Images of America) by Beck Jr., George M. is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Palisades Park (Images of America) about?

<p>Palisades Park's original settlers were the Ashkineshacky Indians, a tribe of the Lenni-Lenape Nation. The borough was incorporated on March 22, 1899, and a month later its first mayor, John S. Edsall, was sworn into office. Advancements in transportation and its small-town character enticed many New York City families to relocate to the beautiful undeveloped land, sparking massive growth. Today Palisades Park remains a progressive community. Its small-town character has been enjoyed by generations of residents and will continue for generations ahead. Palisades Park chronicles the borough's development from the 19th through the 20th century, highlighting the people and public servants who have made Palisades Park the prosperous suburb it is today.</p> <p>George M. Beck Jr., a lifelong Palisades Park resident, helps to preserve and capture the history of Palisades Park through vintage images and informative text. As a police officer and volunteer firefighter, he and his family are actively involved in the Palisades Park community.</p> <p>The Images of America series celebrates the history of neighborhoods, towns, and cities across the country. Using archival photographs, each tit

Author

Beck Jr., George M.

Publisher

Arcadia Publishing

Published

2009

Language

EN

ISBN

9780738565439

Subjects

History, Biography, Memoir

Rating

4.6 / 5 (6 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14