Jews of Weequahic - Hardcover
$23.99
$31.99
-25%Quantity
01
Pay over time for orders over $35.00 with
Offers & Perks
Earn 23 points with this purchase
Added to your rewards balance after checkout.
100 points welcome bonus
Create an account and start with extra points.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Arcadia Publishing Library EditionsISBN-13:9781531636975ISBN-10:1531636977UPC:9781531636975Book Category:History, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:United States, Jewish, AnthropologyBook Topic:State & Local, Cultural & SocialSize:9.61 x 6.69 x 0.38 inchesWeight:0.91Product ID:SCK8B4DJBC
Known as Newark's "Jewish Frontier," Weequahic was home to 35,000 Jewish residents from the 1930s to the 1960s. Homes built on farm lots, known as Lyons Farms, attracted the city's upwardly mobile Jewish families. Weequahic High School still remains at the heart of the community, drawing generations of alumni for annual reunions and events. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Philip Roth, a Weequahic High School graduate, found inspiration in the community, documenting its intricacies in his work. The high school still houses a mural, The Enlightenment of Man, painted by New Deal painter Michael Lenson. This mural is regarded as one of the most important pieces of public art in the state. Jews of Weequahic captures the life of this vibrant community that has become one of Newark's legendary neighborhoods.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Arcadia Publishing Library EditionsISBN-13:9781531636975ISBN-10:1531636977UPC:9781531636975Book Category:History, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:United States, Jewish, AnthropologyBook Topic:State & Local, Cultural & SocialSize:9.61 x 6.69 x 0.38 inchesWeight:0.91Product ID:SCK8B4DJBC
Free shipping on orders over $75. Standard shipping takes 3-7 business days. Eligible items may be returned within 30 days of delivery. Conditions apply.