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We lost a GREAT historian.Marion J. Kennedy, 99, died peacefully at her Bernardsville home surrounded by her family on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. https://www.facebook.com/204131059626413/posts/3786363761403107/
Marion J. Kennedy, 99, Bernardsville resident, library volunteer, singer, local historian
Marion J. Kennedy, 99, died peacefully at her Bernardsville home surrounded by her family on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020.
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If you live in Basking Ridge DONATE to create a 2021 Community Wish Tree - then stop by on Nov 28th and add your wish outside Gerald York Opticians. IT'S TIME TO GET RID OF 2020 AND SET A NEW VISION FOR 2021. Get it? Gerald York Opticians......vision....local business? C'mon Man! DONATE!
#TBT #diginthearchives this was sent in from a fan. Does anyone have any info on Chas. l. Roberts residence? Would guess this is c.1920?
Well someone got the answer. The Orchard Farm c. 1910 was built around 1870 at the corner of Madisonville Road and North Maple Avenue in the Madisonville section of Bernards Township. This was the largest Second Empire style house in Basking Ridge. For 40 years the Charles Roberts family lived there. Mr. Roberts was a prominent banker and the secretary/treasurer of the Childs Restaurant chain.
Well someone got the answer. The Orchard Farm c. 1910 was built around 1870 at the corner of Madisonville Road and North Maple Avenue in the Madisonville section of Bernards Township. This was the largest Second Empire style house in Basking Ridge. For 40 years the Charles Roberts family lived there. Mr. Roberts was a prominent banker and the secretary/treasurer of the Childs Restaurant chain.
TIRED OF BEING INSIDE? How about a scavenger hunt for adults and/or kids that's educational at the same time! The Mr. Local History Marker Challenge is ON! And it's NOT EASY, but guaranteed fun. https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/markerchallenge/
The Mr. Local History Historic Marker Scavenger Hunt - Mr. Local History Project
It's time to get outdoors and hit the road. The Mr. Local History Project has been traveling all over northern Somerset County trying to locate some of the most obvious and obscure historic markers in the area. Each marker tells of a specific historic moment in our history. Sounds like a perfect exc...
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ONE VIRTUAL NIGHT - Meet Filmmaker of the film that showcases how we almost lost Basking Ridge, The Great Swamp, Madison and the whole area to a super-regional airport. Scott Morris - www.mrlocalhistory.org December 3. See our Events. https://vimeo.com/258348037 #mrlocalhistory
Saving The Great Swamp - Trailer 2
This is "Saving The Great Swamp - Trailer 2" by Scott Morris Productions, Inc. on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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Celebrate the holidays and help local history. Give Basking Ridge Fundraiser greeting cards. Available now. Basking Ridge and Bernardsville packs 5 for $10 fundraiser. We print at Bernardsville Print Center- every purchase helps local businesses as well! https://t.co/g1tA86uJVA https://t.co/AZdo1698H9
PLEASE HELP US FUND A SIMPLE AND FUN EVENT FOR THE BASKING RIDGE COMMUNITY - Can't do it without your financial support. https://t.co/o34pXEgPbZ https://t.co/lpNwQXUC9s
