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Wear Lost Local History – Businesses Lost in Bernardsville / Basking Ridge

See over 75 local designs and over 275 from across New Jersey. Print on Demand in any size and color you like. See the collection here.

Wear Lost Local History – Print on Demand Clothing and Gifts

Mr Local History loves history with a social twist. It’s our motto! So we thought how fun it would be to share some of the most loved businesses in northern Somerset County that have disappeared. We started researching and putting our artists to work to recreate an offering of vintage retro clothing and accessories that honor the history of these great businesses that we all remember.

Designs we’ve created from our history research just for Basking Ridge, Bernardsville, and Bedminster

See the latest collection with businesses from all over New Jersey.
Click Here to see the entire digitally designed “Wear Local History” collection.

The non-profit Mr. Local History Project has partnered with online retailer Redbubble, an internet-based company that prepares our artwork into several styles and products using what’s called “Print on Demand” technology. You pick the item, the color, the size and they’ll print and ship right to your door. And the prices are very reasonable and if your timing is right, it might be ON SALE. The images are taken from real advertising from the business’s past, including the address and phone numbers. Pretty cool!

We’ll continue to grow the collection based on your thoughts and feedback. So if you miss a place, let us know and we’ll see what we can do. Each of the items is from actual advertisements we’ve researched back when they were in business. The addresses and telephone numbers are original from their time.

Vintage Collections

Our partner Redbubble allows you to customize your apparel, stickers, or pins from our retro collection. Apparel includes t-shirts, hoodies, and long sleeves in a variety of colors and styles. Choose from over 20+ designs and dozens of colors. Click any image in the store to see your ordering options.

Bernardsville Centennial Collection (Customization / Ordering Options) – Click Here

T-Shirts, Hoodies, Pins, Mugs, Tumblers, Magnets, Stickers, and more all to honor Bernardsville’s Centennial celebration in 2024. Click to see all the details on how to get yours.

Basking Ridge Collection (Customization / Ordering Options) – Click Here

Some of the great restaurants, businesses, and bars lost over the years. But they’re back here as part of honoring local history with a social twist. Click Here to see all the details. Over 20 items and 20 color options.

Vintage Businesses Making the Collection:

  1. Atlas’ Market, Bernardsville Centennial Design, Bunn’s Mill, Buxton’s Country Store, Countryside Ford Lincoln Mercury Dealer, Freddy’s Tavern, Florio’s Tavern, J. Mastro Shoes, Jerolaman’s General Store, Liberty Tavern, Lobel’s Children’s Department Store, Ludlow Records, Nardone’s Bakery, Pistilli’s Restaurant, People – It’s Pronounced Ber-Nerds-Ville, Somerset Recreation Bowling Center, Sussman’s Department Store, Thirsty Turtle, Three Lights Tavern, Woolworth’s Department Store,
  2. AT&T Basking Ridge (Basking Ridge, NJ), AT&T Golden Boy Tour, Bill’s Corral (West Millington, NJ), Brush’s Deli (Basking Ridge, NJ), BR Oval Logo design, Corner Cupboard Restaurant (Basking Ridge, NJ), Girafe Restaurant (Basking Ridge, NJ), Grand Union Supermarket (Basking Ridge, NJ), Jerry Lewis Cinema (Lyons Mall, Basking Ridge, NJ), Moffett Olds and Chevy (Basking Ridge, NJ), Nino’s Pizza (Lyons Mall), National Video (Lyons/Basking Ridge, NJ), Somerset Hills Airport (Basking Ridge, NJ), The Store (Basking Ridge, NJ), Village Fountain (Basking Ridge, NJ), Werring Chevrolet (Basking Ridge, NJ), Village Fountain (Basking Ridge), Local Legends (Guess Who they are), Basking Ridge Classical School (Basking Ridge)
  3. Willie’s Tavern (Bedminster)

Check back for new additions to the collection. If you place an order, please post a comment below once you receive your item(s). This is the first time we’re using this vendor, so we’d love to hear what you think.

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