Morris County's Acorn Hall

Morris County's Acorn Hall
Author: Jude M. Pfister
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2015
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1626196311

Acorn Hall has always been a home. In 1852, Dr. John Schermerhorn conceived the sprawling estate and mansion, and he spent four years decorating it in a lavish Rococo style. Banker Augustus Crane later bought the estate and mansion, had it redesigned and rechristened it Acorn Hall, and it remained in his family through two world wars and numerous financial crises. Mary Crane Hone donated the landmark to the Morris County Historical Society in 1971. After its devoted members lovingly restored the hall, it became a focal point for the community and a beautiful setting for the society's collections. Today, it is imbued with a sense of purpose, tradition and reverence for the past. Local historian Jude Pfister tells the remarkable story of Morris County, New Jersey's Acorn Hall.

Acorn Hall

Acorn Hall
Author: Morris County Historical Society (N.J.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 6
Release: 2005
Genre: Dwellings
ISBN:

Discover the Hidden New Jersey

Discover the Hidden New Jersey
Author: Russell Roberts
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Total Pages: 378
Release: 1995
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780813522524

Did you know-- --that a New Jerseyan was the first president of the United States? --that New Jersey was the site of the first organized college football game? --that New Jersey was the location of one of the most devastating espionage attacks of World War I? --that the heroics of a New Jersey woman saved thousands of people from dying of yellow fever? These and other fascinating stores can be found in Discover the Hidden New Jersey, a treasury of New Jersey stories that celebrate the unique heritage and importance of the Garden State. Russell Roberts has scoured New Jersey, from High Point to Cape May, to bring readers a delightful potpourri of facts, essays, lists, photos, stories, and legends about New Jersey. Readers will learn how New Jersey used to be the center of the motion picture universe, the origin of the Jersey Devil and other popular tall tales, where Norman Mailer and Abbot & Costello were born, where Aaron Burr and Leo, the M-G-M lion, lie buried, and much more. Learn about the geology of New Jersey, find out about the state's ever-changing weather, and hear about some of the best places to go for the day. All this and more is in Discover the Hidden New Jersey, the ultimate New Jersey book.

Directory of Historical Organizations in the United States and Canada

Directory of Historical Organizations in the United States and Canada
Author: American Association for State and Local History
Publisher: Rowman Altamira
Total Pages: 1366
Release: 2002
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780759100022

This multi-functional reference is a useful tool to find information about history-related organizations and programs and to contact those working in history across the country.

National Register of Historic Places, 1966-1994

National Register of Historic Places, 1966-1994
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 960
Release: 1994
Genre: Historic buildings
ISBN: 9780891332541

Lists buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts that possess historical significance as defined by the National Register Criteria for Evaluation, in every state.

Gardens Across America: East of the Mississippi

Gardens Across America: East of the Mississippi
Author: Thomas S. Spencer
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 476
Release: 2005
Genre: Arboretums
ISBN: 1589791029

A comprehensive guide to American public gardens and arboreta, this two volume series provides a state-by-state listing of nearly 2,000 gardens accessible to the public. Each entry provides a general overview of the garden and/or arboretum, hours of operation, admission fees (if any), directions, and a list of special collections and activities.