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The Architecture of Bergen County, New Jersey presents an accessible overview of the county's architectural heritage and its historic structures. The volume explores the styles, trends, and events that influenced the design and setting of the region's buildings. More than 150 photos document Bergen County's architectural treasures, generating awareness and appreciation for these structures and their history. The Architecture of Bergen County, New Jersey demonstrates the close association between architectural development at the national and local levels, and shows how social, technological, and political changes occurring within the county have been reflected in the building types and styles of the area.
Excerpt from History of Bergen County: New Jersey The History of Bergen County is now submitted to the reader for his criticism. The book has been written by a number of persons, all of them being old residents of the county and abundantly able to write on the subjects assigned them. It is for this reason the publishers somewhat confidently send the volume forth, defective though it may be in some minor particulars. The compilation of the work covers a period ol' more than two centuries. In securing facts recourse has been had to divers authorities, including histories and historical collections, implying almost an endless array of papers and documents. Public, private, social and ecclesiast...