Park Ridge

by Chris Sagona

Overview

Park Ridge portrays the uncommon history of a North Jersey town that is known far beyond its borders for the part it played in early finances. One of the early settlers invented the wampum machine, a device that polished shells that were used as currency. Park Ridge was also known for its self-sufficient artesian well water system. And around 1870, it had the premier amusement center in Bergen County: Island Park. Over the years Park Ridge has had its share of well-known residents, including Pres. Richard M. Nixon.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738546117
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	09/20/2006
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,050,307
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

Chris Sagona has been a reporter and an editor, and has also served as a trustee of the Pascack Valley History Project. For her work with local newspapers and magazines, she has received the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists Award for Distinguished Public Service in Journalism and Best Feature Writing, as well as the New Jersey Press Award for First Amendment Writing. For Park Ridge, she has borrowed stunning images from generous community members, police and fire officials, and houses of worships. By combining these images with narrative, she has created a stirring tribute to the town and its people.