Washington Township; now the largest community in Gloucester County; was first incorporated in 1836. Its 22 acres of land; however; had been settled by Europeans as early as the 18th century; when farms were established near Lenni-Lenape encampments. By the mid-19th century; the area listed the communities of Hurffville; Turnersville; Spring Mills or Grenloch Terrace; Dilkesboro; Creesville; Bunker Hill; Chestnut Ridge; and Bells Lake within the township borders. While it remained a farming community throughout the first half of the 20th century; during the 1950s modern housing developments began to replace the farms and peach orchards. The vintage photographs in Washington Township; Gloucester County have been compiled to serve as an archive and assist in preserving the township�s rich history.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Excellent - a must-read for those with an interest in NYC historyBy Roger CauswellThis book really comes to life with the side-by-side pictures of the same areas with the old and new overlapped. Jason has an engaging writing style that takes you on a journey through this historic borough. Its very illustrative of how much Queens has changed over the years. and is a fascinating read cover to cover.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Lived in Queens half my life but never knew of half the places this book coveredBy Joan A. BorgerVery interesting. better than I expected0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good product. fast delivery.By George L. HandlerGood product. fast delivery.
