Postcard History Series

"Elizabeth, the first capital of New Jersey, took its name from the founder of the English colony's wife, Elizabeth Carteret. The birthplace of several Founding Fathers, Elizabeth would use such prestige to position itself in the booming business eras of the 19th and 20th centuries. Its strategic location along the Hudson River and on the route to New York made it a hot spot of activity during the American War of Independence and the War of 1812. These same traits gave rise to Elizabeth as a center of commerce in New Jersey during the past two centuries. Today, Elizabeth stands as a multicultural metropolis, home to over 100,000 people"--Provided by publisher.

Presents two hundred vintage postcards that describe the history of life and industry along the Erie Canal in New York.

Vintage postcards describe the history of New York's Route 20, showing scenes from the Shaker communites in Columbia County to the Lake Erie Shore.

A collection of archival images that chronicle the history of New York State lighthouses.

Through photographs and informational text, examines Cleveland in the 1800s when John D. Rockefellar amassed his fortune and the the city emerged as a major industrial and business center.

Vintage postcards and text describe the history, social life and customs of Rochester, Minnesota.

Contains captioned, archival postcards and photographs that chronicle the history of the Genesee River, New York, and the towns along the river.