Pennsauken, a marvelous new photographic history created by local author Kathy Crane, brings to life the past of this historic New Jersey town in over two hundred black-and-white images accompanied by detailed and informative captions. The progressive and cooperative nature of this all-American town Philadelphia s influential neighbor across the river is vividly illustrated in this unique and engaging volume. Pennsauken is a town of many firsts, including the first American drive-in movie theater and Central Airport, which provided the only passenger service for South Jersey and Philadelphia when it opened in 1929. The city s transportation
developments are chronicled in photographs of boats that traversed the Delaware River, the Central Airport s development, and of the bridges constructed at the advent of trains and automobiles.
Photographs of Pennsauken s residents, founders, and landmarks, many of which have never been published, introduce us to local heroes, such as heavyweight boxer Jersey Joe Walcott, and depict the evolution of the town s strong industrial base."

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Published: 05/01/1997
ISBN: 9780738563275
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.50w x 0.20d