Spring Lake Heights: A Brief History (New Jersey) (The History Press)

Spring Lake Heights was created from two unique villages--Villa Park was founded as a summer resort, and Lake Como was a farming community with close ties to the Revolution. From these humble beginnings, the borough has blossomed since its incorporation in 1927. History is found here along State Highway 71, where horse-drawn carriages were once a common sight. The borough is a blend of the old and new, with certain parts of its past having been reinvented to fit the present and future. As the borough's story has unfolded throughout the years, one point has remained consistent and clear: its residents have nurtured a caring community with a proud heritage.