Long before the Meadowlands became known for sports, highways, and skylines, it was home to a community of hunters, fisherman, trappers, and marsh residents who made their living from the wetlands.
Published in the New York Tribune on July 5th, 1896, “The Swamp Angels’ Ways” offers a fascinating look at everyday life in the Meadowlands more than a century ago. The article describes the landscape, wildlife and the people who called these marshes home, many of the same places we continue to study, protect, and enjoy today.
Take a step back in time and explore the full newspaper article here.
