Stories
Basking Ridge’s Stirling Manor or Perth Amboy’s Proprietary House : Which Came First?
Views: 5,787 The Mr. Local History Project is researching the thesis that another house known as Stirling Manor in Basking Ridge was built with similar architecture before the Proprietary House by England’s John Edward Pryor. Let us know what you… Read More »Basking Ridge’s Stirling Manor or Perth Amboy’s Proprietary House : Which Came First?
Why List a Historic District on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places?
Views: 3,675 The New Jersey Register of Historic Places is the official list of New Jersey’s historic resources of local, state, and national interest. Created by the New Jersey Register of Historic Places Act of 1970 (N.J.S.A. 13:1B-15.128 et seq.)… Read More »Why List a Historic District on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places?
Collectible: Preserving Bedminster’s History #summerwhitehouse
Views: 8,268 New Keepsake: Preserving Bedminster’s History – The Mr. Local History Project (MLH) has been preserving and promoting local history since our non-profit organization was established in 2019. The all volunteer group started a wooden miniature keepsake program to… Read More »Collectible: Preserving Bedminster’s History #summerwhitehouse
The American Flagman Honors Patriotism Everyday
Views: 5,934 Basking Ridge, New Jersey A mans love of country and his personal patriotism keeps American flags flying. NOW HE NEEDS EVERYONE’S SUPPORT! Nick Sant Foster served in the US Marine Corps reserve in the early 1960’s. “Putting up… Read More »The American Flagman Honors Patriotism Everyday
Somerset Hills Most Famous Families & Residents
Views: 42,008 The New Jersey towns that make up the Somerset Hills include Bernards Twp (Basking Ridge), Bernardsville, Bedminster, Far Hills, Peapack/Gladstone). Starting back in the late 1800’s many of the richest and most famous people lived in the Somerset… Read More »Somerset Hills Most Famous Families & Residents
Retrospective: Westfield’s Excellent Diner – A Lost (and Found) Jersey Treasure
Views: 8,950 Or maybe we need to say: Give everyone the Disneyland Paris Café des Cascadeurs (Stuntman’s) diner update? #disneylandparisdiner As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, we often update the post when we learn stories and are sAs is… Read More »Retrospective: Westfield’s Excellent Diner – A Lost (and Found) Jersey Treasure
Franklin Corners and William Childs Williamsburg-esqe Village
Views: 5,487 As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, we often update the post when we learn stories and are sent photos from our internet community. We will continue to grow this piece as information becomes available. If you have a… Read More »Franklin Corners and William Childs Williamsburg-esqe Village
The Lost Charters of Bernards Township & Bedminster
Views: 12,310 UPDATE: While we wrote this piece years ago, the Bedminster Charter came back in the news on October 21, 2019, when it was announced that the Forbes family was donating the charter back to Bedminster Township. The story… Read More »The Lost Charters of Bernards Township & Bedminster
Bernards BaseBall Club of 1867
Views: 3,673 The history of Basking Ridge (Bernards Township) sometimes comes in unique ways. While researching the internet for another story we came across this auction selling an original score book from the Bernards Baseball Club. Today, there are a… Read More »Bernards BaseBall Club of 1867
Jersey Comfort Food – Mapping The Best of the Best!
Views: 16,738 Here’s to a lifetime of living in Jersey. Here’s the map. It’s simple. It may not be the healthiest, but Fagettaboutit, it’s Jersey’s best comfort food. Great flavor with an attitude. I love it. You will too! Post… Read More »Jersey Comfort Food – Mapping The Best of the Best!
Retrospective: Harry Dunham and His Park
Views: 3,468 As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, we often update the post when we learn stories and are sent photos from our community. We will continue to grow this piece as information becomes available. If you have a comment… Read More »Retrospective: Harry Dunham and His Park
Retrospective: Westfield’s Iconic Jolly Trolley
Views: 12,652 I’m still looking to add to this piece, so if you have any, please contact me:– The perfect shot of those green and white awnings of the Jolly Trolley– A Jolly Trolley Menu– Jolly Trolley Nametag– Jolly Trolley… Read More »Retrospective: Westfield’s Iconic Jolly Trolley
Basking Ridge Oak Tree Community Photo Album
Views: 3,397 On April 24-26, 2017 the New Jersey town of Basking Ridge lost its oldest resident, the Basking Ridge historic white oak tree. What was estimated to be over 600 years old, no one ever imagined that the tree… Read More »Basking Ridge Oak Tree Community Photo Album