Chester

Formerly known as Black River, the village of Chester
lies in the hills of Morris County, New Jersey. On a site where Indian trails once existed, Chester was incorporated as a township in 1799. Join local historian and photographer Joan S. Case for this unique and informative look at the history of Chester. With images donated by the local historical society as well as many Chester families, this pictorial history covers the period from the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s. During this period, Chester was home to one of the busiest mining districts in New Jersey and was also an important agricultural area; local distilleries turned thousands of bushels of Chester apples into the famous Jersey Lightning. Five sites in Chester, including Zephaniah Drakes Brick Hotel, have been accepted to the State and National Registers of Historic Places, all contributing to the towns significance in the areas past.

About the author

Ms. Case is a resident of Chester whose work represents an important contribution to the town's recorded history. Chester residents will surely treasure this illustrative volume for generations to come.

Product details

• Authors: Joan S. Case
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.08.1998
• EAN: 9780738554686
• ISBN: 978-0-7385-5468-6
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 167 mm x 235 mm x 9 mm
• Weight: 299 g
• Series: Images of America (Arcadia Pub; Images of America (Arcadia Pub; Images of America
• Subject: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous