Oakland
Oakland by John Madden, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions on September 16, 2003, offers a detailed exploration of the transformation of Oakland from a quiet farming community to a vibrant summer resort in the late 1800s. This 130-page book captures the essence of a place that attracted travelers from New York City and Paterson, eager to experience its natural beauty, including rivers, ponds, and springs.
Readers will find a rich historical narrative that delves into Oakland’s heritage, highlighting significant events such as the founding of the Ponds Dutch Reformed Church in 1710 and George Washington’s visit in 1777. The book also discusses the establishment of the borough of Oakland in 1902, providing insights into the community’s development and its appeal as a vacation destination. Through this edition, Madden presents a comprehensive look at the local history and cultural significance of Oakland within the context of the Middle Atlantic region.
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The conductor announces Oakland Station resort, and the passenger cars quickly empty. It is summer in the late 1800s, and travelers from New York City and Paterson are eager to begin their vacations. They have come to enjoy a mountainous place of pristine beauty, cooled by a river, ponds, and springs. After two and a half centuries as a sleepy farming community within sight of New York City, Oakland had become a summer resort with its own railroad station and grand Victorian hotels.
First settled nearly a century before the American Revolution by ten Dutch families, this Ramapo Mountain community has a rich heritage that includes the founding of the Ponds Dutch Reformed Church in 1710, George Washington’s visit to the Van Allen House in 1777, and the establishment of the borough of Oakland in 1902.
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