New Jersey Then & Now

Download or read book New Jersey Then & Now written by David Veasey and published by . This book was released on 2013-09-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Picture this: wooden piers, grand hotels, and swimmers of all ages frolicking in the surf. That was Atlantic City--then. Through the years, the boardwalk has changed and taken hits from nature, but the casinos continue to draw millions of visitors each year. Now try to imagine the George Washington Bridge connecting New Jersey to New York City as it did in the 1930s. Or the vast miles of highway that make up the New Jersey Turnpike in the 1950s. Can't picture it? With New Jersey Then and Now, time turns back right before your eyes! - This fascinating book shows how New Jersey has grown and changed over the years--from the sprawling campuses of Princeton and Rutgers Universities to the shores of Cape May. - From Einstein's home, to the spot where the Hindenburg tragically landed, to Ellis Island, New Jersey holds a wealth of history. New Jersey Then and Now offers a complete look at the past and present of the Garden State in a handy, travel-friendly format!