Download eBook (EPUB)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section el_id=”media-summary”][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”1vw”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”17710″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” style=”vc_box_shadow” onclick=”link_image” css=””][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n
Summary<\/h3>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Created by NJ AI Assistant (GPT-4o) and edited by NJHPO staff.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=”hpo-callout-text”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”hpo-intro-paragraph”]This context provides an overview of New Jersey’s transformation from 1850 to 1920 with a focus on development that drew immigrant populations. During this period, New Jersey evolved from a primarily agrarian society into a modern industrial state, largely due to the Industrial Revolution and an influx of immigrants who provided labor for factories and expanded agricultural activities.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Immigration played a crucial role in shaping New Jersey’s industrial and urban character. By 1920, the state was a major destination for immigrants in the United States, with large numbers of British, German, Italian, Eastern European, Jewish and Black migrants contributing to various industries. These immigrants were instrumental in the development of sectors like textiles, clothing, iron and steel, and food products.<\/p>\nThe growth of urban areas created a high demand for food, boosting agricultural production and leading to the rise of commercial agriculture. Agriculture transformed significantly between 1850 and 1920, with technological advancements such as labor-saving machinery and improved farming practices. New Jersey became a leading agricultural state, particularly known for its specialty crops like cranberries, blueberries, and various vegetables and fruits.<\/p>\n
Commerce expanded due to improved transportation networks, making cities and their products more accessible. This was facilitated by the development of railroads and port facilities, which linked the state to larger markets. Additionally, New Jersey’s resort trade flourished in the late 19th century, driven by economic, demographic and transportation changes.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n
Selected properties<\/h3>\n
Each entry in this series of historic-period contexts divides sample historic properties by types and themes. In this context, these include:<\/p>\n
\n- Residential<\/li>\n
- Agricultural<\/li>\n
- Commercial<\/li>\n
- Institutional\/Government<\/li>\n
- Military<\/li>\n
- Education<\/li>\n
- Religious<\/li>\n
- Transportation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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