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West Orange in Vintage Postcards By Joseph Fagan West Orange by Arcadia Publishing to be released April 2009 chronicles the rich and forgotten history of West Orange with vintage and
historic postcards. With 127 pages it features over 200 images with descriptive text. Nine chapters include all aspects of
West Orange history. From cable cars to trolley cars, Crystal Lake, Eagle Rock, Llewellyn Park and much more.This book is
destined to be a timeless body of work that captures the forgotten past of the town author Joseph Fagan grew up in. Fagan’s
family roots span four generations in West Orange and his latest book represents a lifetime of knowledge and research.
COST $21.99 SEE THE TABLE OF CONTENTS
Eagle Rock Reservation By Joseph Fagan
Eagle Rock Reservation by Arcadia Publishing was first released
in 2002 and is now available in it’s second printing. It recounts the lost and complete history of the Eagle Rock Reservation
in West Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. From it’s humble beginnings in the 1850s to the formation of the Essex County
Park Commission in 1895. Learn how Eagle Rock and Llewellyn Park share a common beginning. See how the completion of a trolley
in 1894 began a period of prosperity for both Eagle Rock and nearby Crystal Lake that lasted well into the 20th century. The
book took nearly two years of research and features many historic photos, postcards, and documents including Thomas Edison’s
experiments at Eagle Rock during World War I. The author Joseph Fagan grew up in the shadow of Eagle Rock in West Orange and
spent much of his childhood on its trails and paths. His keen insight and personal experience makes him uniquely qualified
to tell this fascinating story for all to discover. COST $19.99
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