Newark (Images of America: Delaware)
Newark (Images of America: Delaware) is an illustrated photographic history of Newark, tracing the city’s development from a farming community through its industries and its long connection with the University of Delaware. Its vintage-photo focus makes it suited to readers interested in local places, people and landmarks as well as the city’s changing economy.
At a glance
- Covers Newark’s transition from a small farming community to a growing city.
- Connects the city’s history with the University of Delaware, whose beginnings are traced to a small academy in 1767.
- Describes former paper and woolen mills and an automobile manufacturing plant, alongside the present-day retail role of Main Street.
- The Images of America series uses vintage photographs to explore local history.
Reference price: $24.99
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
View offerAhead of Black FridayExplore the selectionPros and cons
Pros
- Offers a focused account of Newark rather than a general overview of Delaware.
- The stated 128-page length and illustrated edition indicate a compact, photo-oriented format.
- Topics range from industry and commerce to university history and Main Street.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
|---|---|
| Publication date | September 12, 2007 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 128 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0738552844 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0738552842 |
| Weight listed | 11.2 ounces |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 0.31 x 9.25 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers researching Newark, Delaware, and its local history.
- University of Delaware alumni or community members interested in the city’s history.
- Readers who prefer illustrated local-history books centered on vintage photographs.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a broad, statewide history of Delaware or a text-only scholarly study.
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Frequently asked questions
What history does this book cover?
The listing describes Newark’s development from a farming community, including its industries, Main Street and its connection with the University of Delaware.
Is this a photographic book?
The title is an illustrated edition, and the series description says it uses vintage photographs to explore local history.
How long is the book?
The listing specifies 128 pages.
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