Franklin Lakes - Paperback

by Borough of Franklin Lakes (Author), Colin Knight (Author)

The first Dutch settlers arrived in the area that would become Franklin Lakes in the 1600s and soon developed a strong agricultural community as a part of Franklin Township. Communities were developed around Crystal Lake and Campgaw, and by the late 1860s, a new railroad would bring further development to the growing community. Prominent families such as the Ackermans, Demarests, Pulises, Storms, and Zabriskies were leaders in the area, and their marks on the landscape of the town are evident today in the surviving homes, road names, and descendants. After Franklin Lakes became an independent municipality in 1922, new housing developments, businesses, and amenities were created. The community continues to grow and improve while retaining strong ties to its history.

Author Biography

Images of America: Franklin Lakes celebrates the Borough of Franklin Lakes' centennial anniversary by sharing images of the town from its early settlers through its development. Coauthor Colin Knight was born and raised in Franklin Lakes. He is a Troop 34 Eagle Scout and a member of the Franklin Lakes Historical Society. This collaboration between the Borough of Franklin Lakes, the Franklin Lakes Historical Society, and the Franklin Lakes Library, as well as numerous residents and community members, provides a lens into the borough's historic past, offering views of notable landmarks as well as an intimate look into the lives of residents over the years.