Elizabeth: The First Capital of New Jersey is the uplifting record of the people who settled land and built homes, many of which are still populated by their descendants. Tales of the sacrifices of a rich colonial history lead seamlessly into stories about the Singer Sewing Machine Company, which changed the face of the city's commerce, and the Morris Turnpike and Central Railroad that form the heart of the transportation industry to which Elizabeth owes much of its economic well being. Presented in both lucid word and striking image, this book depicts the people, places, and events that secured Elizabeth's well-deserved place in the history of America. The hard-working citizens who had the foresight to develop a diverse economic, religious, and cultural base for the
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New Jersey is a central state on the Atlantic Coast, closely associated with both Philadelphia and New York City. Princeton University is one of the Ivy League schools, located in New Jersey between Philadelphia and New York City.