When Dover was settled in 1722, the only inhabitants of this northern
New Jersey wilderness were Native Americans. The early iron forges along
the mighty Rockaway River were soon developed, followed by the Morris
Canal; it was, however, the coming of the railroad in 1848 that truly
transformed the small village. Two hundred and seventy-five years later,
Dover is still evolving. In Dover, the town's colorful and diverse past
is chronicled through over 200 vintage, many neverbefore-seen
photographs, including images of the historic Morris Canal, the majestic
churches, theaters, schools, factories, and downtown businesses. See
how Blackwell Street looked 100 years ago, and look at sights long gone,
such as the Dover speedway, the trolleys, and early automobiles. Most
importantly, see the faces of Dover's people, both past and present,
that have enriched and molded its past.
