Stories
1928 – Woodbridge Speedway – The Fastest 1/2 Mile Track in the World
Views: 19 This is a tale about auto racing legends of the early 1920s, known as daredevils and speed freaks, who traveled to a tiny new track built outside New York City in the small town of Woodbridge, New Jersey.… Read More »1928 – Woodbridge Speedway – The Fastest 1/2 Mile Track in the World
Samuel Southard of Basking Ridge – A US Vice President
Views: 114 While researching the Southard family of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, we uncovered something we never knew about Samuel Southard. MLH believes Basking Ridge’s own Samuel Southard was the Vice President of the United States for over a year… Read More »Samuel Southard of Basking Ridge – A US Vice President
Does Another Jersey Hot Dog Joint Deserve a Historic Collectible? VOTE NOW
Views: 127 Does the hot dog (not the Italian one) get a place in New Jersey’s Historic Foodie Wooden Collectible series?What about Rutt’s Hut, or any other of a handful of iconic hot dog eateries? The Mr. Local History Project… Read More »Does Another Jersey Hot Dog Joint Deserve a Historic Collectible? VOTE NOW
1926: Atlantic City Opened One of the Greatest Speedway’s in the World
Views: 157 The year is 1926. Welcome to the “Board Bowl,” which had 80,000 fans and was one of the world’s greatest motorsport spectacles—and it was right here in New Jersey! It’s funny how history weaves in and out of… Read More »1926: Atlantic City Opened One of the Greatest Speedway’s in the World
Remebering the Waterloo Village Concert Series
Views: 171 In 1977, Waterloo Village opened an open-air concert field about a mile down the road from the historic village to raise restoration funds. Actually, in Byram Township, New Jersey, locals remember (and I grew up at the perfect… Read More »Remebering the Waterloo Village Concert Series
The World’s Greatest Broadcast in New Jersey History – War of the Worlds
Views: 208 GO LISTEN WITH YOUR FAMILY on Mischief Night, Cabbage Night, Goosey Night, or whatever you call it – October 30th!!!! The date was October 30, 1938, and Jerseyans tuned in to a radio broadcast stating that Martians had… Read More »The World’s Greatest Broadcast in New Jersey History – War of the Worlds
Jackie Mars – Jersey’s Halloween Candy Icon
Views: 4,566 Jacqueline “Jackie” Mars is an American heiress, investor, and philanthropist who was a Bedminster, New Jersey resident. Known at one time as the richest woman on the planet, Halloween just wouldn’t be the same without the Mars family… Read More »Jackie Mars – Jersey’s Halloween Candy Icon
Keepsake: Iconic Wildwood Joining NJ Historic Wooden Village Collection
Views: 92 The Mayor of New Jersey’s Historic Village recently decreed that a new icon be added to the New Jersey Historic Wooden Village Collection in a bold move to expand the only set of New Jersey collectible icons. Introducing… Read More »Keepsake: Iconic Wildwood Joining NJ Historic Wooden Village Collection
Keepsake: Bernardsville’s Olcott School Coming to Keepsake Collection
Views: 22 The Mayor of New Jersey’s Historic Village recently decreed that a new icon be added to the New Jersey Historic Wooden Village Collection in a bold move to expand the only set of New Jersey collectible icons. Introducing… Read More »Keepsake: Bernardsville’s Olcott School Coming to Keepsake Collection
Haunted Tales From Central New Jersey #3
Views: 233 Believe it or not, the dead are alive in central New Jersey, especially in northern Somerset County. The question is not whether they are real or not, but rather whether they are disturbing or friendly. As we share,… Read More »Haunted Tales From Central New Jersey #3
Preserving Bernardsville’s History Collection
Views: 201 Supporting Bernardsville’s history via our MLH keepsake collection is growing as we honor Bernardsville’s local history. Here’s your chance, Bernardsville, to show your support for local history. Three Bernardsville icons have been selected, and if interest is strong,… Read More »Preserving Bernardsville’s History Collection
Wildwood History Boardwalk, Beach and the Doowop Universe
Views: 306 The widest part of Wildwood Beach in New Jersey is 1,600 feet from the boardwalk to the shoreline at Cresse Avenue! Compare that to Point Pleasant Beach which is about 350 feet wide at Trenton Avenue or about… Read More »Wildwood History Boardwalk, Beach and the Doowop Universe
The New Jersey Historic Wooden Village Keepsake Collection
Views: 14,532 The MLH Project is proud to be the largest reseller of the New Jersey Historic Wooden Keepsake Collection, created by the world-famous Cat’s Meow Village. Made in the USA!!! The New Jersey Historic Village Collection The New Jersey… Read More »The New Jersey Historic Wooden Village Keepsake Collection
Mr. Local History 2024 Fall Magazine Vol 6. Issue 3
Views: 76 Vol.6 Issue 3 is available now. Our Fall 2024 cover photo honors the history of the Somerset Hills area of Northern Somerset County, New Jersey, and the iconic Blairsden Mansion & Estate. Over the years, the estate has… Read More »Mr. Local History 2024 Fall Magazine Vol 6. Issue 3