Brooks Betz

The “Man Card Survey” – or “How Men Think” Survey

UPDATE: Our old survey software went dead, so after over 1,000 responses, we have to start over. We're trying to…

10 months ago

Retrospective: Games We Remember our Parents Played

As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, updates are made to this post when we learn additional information. We will continue…

12 months ago

Peapack Ski Tow and Ski Areas Lost in New Jersey

The Peapack Ski Tow was One of the First Ski Businesses in New Jersey At one time, New Jerseyans had…

1 year ago

Jersey’s History with Bar Room Shuffleboard

Isn't it interesting how history becomes history. Take for example pay phones. When you were using them, you never thought…

1 year ago

Ancestry Comes Up Short on Analytics

As a recent subscriber to Ancestry.com the first thing everyone does is they create a family tree. After you've added…

2 years ago

Jersey’s Bendix Diner Story Blows Your Mind – Closing Forever?

I love John....and this is why... UPDATE: Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 Some have heard that owner John Diakakis has made…

2 years ago

Mapping Historic Icons in Warren Township, New Jersey

There are lots of Warrens in New Jersey. We are happy to announce that the Mr. Local History Project has…

2 years ago

Retrospective: Bernardsville’s Roebling Family and Their Brooklyn Bridge

The date was May 24, 1883, a date years in the making alongside plenty of engineering accomplishments, drama, tragedy and…

2 years ago

Missing Jersey Food Classics? These Ship Nationwide

Being a Jersey native, there are so many things to love about the state, including unique Jersey food. Our researchers…

2 years ago

The Brothers’ Bridges and Their Family’s New Jersey Burger Dynasty

EVERY TIME we try to come up with an answer, our Jersey hamburger story takes a twist. While there remain…

2 years ago

The White Diamond Chain – New Jersey Burger Royalty

The White Diamond just got enshrined into the Jersey "Wear Local History Collection." The New Jersey White Diamond chain was…

2 years ago

Meet (Sir) Francis Bernard Esq. – New Jersey’s Royal Governor

Our curiosity started with a round-table discussion: Who is Francis Bernard, and should there be a statue to recognize his…

2 years ago

New Jersey Provincial Governor – Francis Bernard’s Actual 1758 Job Description

Terms and Conditions to the new Provincial Governor if accepted. And YES, Bernard accepted. Francis Bernard, Provincial Governor of New…

2 years ago

Blairsden- The Horror, The Nuns and Other Urban Legends

Weird New Jersey magazine launched an all-out attack with urban legends about what went terribly wrong inside the Blairsden Estate…

2 years ago

A Burger Like No Other in San Diego

For those who love the California beach scene, the town of Pacific Beach ranks as one of the best offering…

2 years ago

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