History of Gloucester City Told Through Photographs

Oct. 13, 2011 - PRLog -- The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Gloucester City from local authors Gabriel Parent and Adrianne Parent, with the Gloucester City Historical Society. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images and memories of days gone by.

Gloucester City was originally named Fort Nassau. The fort, located along the Delaware River, was first settled by the Dutch in 1623. The settlement was an ideal port location along the shores of the river used for travel and transportation.

The city became the county seat of old Gloucester County for over 100 years. Once the county vacated the city, it transformed to an industrial hub along the riverfront. The birth of industry caused the need for development of housing and businesses catering to local and visiting patrons. Gloucester evolved from a small fishing community to a bustling city, which was incorporated in 1868. Today, Gloucester City is a global port city along the banks of the Delaware River.

Join the Authors for a Book Signing!

When: Saturday, November 5 from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
What: Second Annual Art Exhibit, hosted by the Gloucester City Cultural Arts & Heritage Society
Where: Gloucester Heights Fire Hall Community Room
230 Nicholson Road, Gloucester City, NJ 08030

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at www.arcadiapublishing.com or (888)-313-2665.

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With more than 7,500 local history titles published to date, Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Widely recognized sepia books feature hundreds of vintage historical images.