Freehold (Images of America: New Jersey) - Softcover

Griffith, Lee Ellen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 075240282X ISBN 13: 9780752402826

Publisher: Arcadia, 1999

Synopsis

The county seat of Monmouth County, Freehold began as an agricultural community and later developed into a center of commerce and industry. The rural characters of both Freehold Township and Freehold Borough are revealed in this marvelous new photographic history, which contains many photographs taken around the turn of the century. T his fantastic collection of about two hundred historic images includes views of early hotels and merchants along an unpaved Main Street, and glimpses of the workrooms and looms inside the Karaghusian Rug Mill. Well-known Freehold residents such as
champion bicyclist Arthur Zimmerman are featured, as well as many popular historic and recreational sites including the Freehold Raceway, and, of course, Molly Pitcher’s Well. All of the photographs are accompanied by concise, engaging commentary.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. Lee Ellen Griffith is Director of the Monmouth County Historical Association. The images in this book have been drawn from the association’s collection as well as from the Freehold Public Library and several private collections.

About this edition

• Publisher: Arcadia
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 075240282X
• ISBN 13: 9780752402826
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128