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Mr. Local History 2024 Spring Magazine Vol 6. Issue 1Mr. Local History 2024 Spring Magazine Vol 6. Issue 1

Mr. Local History 2024 Spring Magazine Vol 6. Issue 1

Vol.6 Issue 1 - Finally the Spring rains are hopefully wrapping up and the spring brings one of the best…

11 months ago
Retrospective: The Siblings of a 619-Year Oak TreeRetrospective: The Siblings of a 619-Year Oak Tree

Retrospective: The Siblings of a 619-Year Oak Tree

On the 7th anniversary of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, losing its 619-year-old oak tree, the Mr. Local History Project has…

12 months ago
That 4.8 Earthquake was New Jersey’s Ramapo FAULTThat 4.8 Earthquake was New Jersey’s Ramapo FAULT

That 4.8 Earthquake was New Jersey’s Ramapo FAULT

On a cool spring morning on Friday, April 5, 2024, at 10:23 am history was made as about 1/4 mile…

12 months ago
Historic Mansion Goes to Auction (AGAIN)Historic Mansion Goes to Auction (AGAIN)

Historic Mansion Goes to Auction (AGAIN)

The Mr. Local History Project (MLHP) shared the history of this iconic property back in 2000 when the Froh Heim…

12 months ago
REFLECTION: Somerset County Farms, Orchards, Dairies, Stables & Historic Preservation LandmarksREFLECTION: Somerset County Farms, Orchards, Dairies, Stables & Historic Preservation Landmarks

REFLECTION: Somerset County Farms, Orchards, Dairies, Stables & Historic Preservation Landmarks

Note: 2024, MLHP increased the coverage to include all of Somerset County active farm stands, farmers markets, private farms, historic…

12 months ago
Wearing Lost Westfield & Cranford Businesses is Fun HistoryWearing Lost Westfield & Cranford Businesses is Fun History

Wearing Lost Westfield & Cranford Businesses is Fun History

Mr Local History loves history with a social twist. It's our motto! So we thought: How fun would it be…

12 months ago
The Lost New Jersey Drive InsThe Lost New Jersey Drive Ins

The Lost New Jersey Drive Ins

New Jersey has a rich history of drive-in theaters, and what you maybe didn't know is that drive-ins actually started…

12 months ago
Irish in New Jersey & Two Newark Irish PubsIrish in New Jersey & Two Newark Irish Pubs

Irish in New Jersey & Two Newark Irish Pubs

The MLHP has loved researching historic places around New Jersey. The history of the Irish coming to New Jersey is…

1 year ago
Freddy’s Tavern – Who Was Frederick “Freddy” T. Fasbuc?Freddy’s Tavern – Who Was Frederick “Freddy” T. Fasbuc?

Freddy’s Tavern – Who Was Frederick “Freddy” T. Fasbuc?

A Few Questions for Bernardsville, New Jersey Locals As our MLH team was researching a story, often another cool interesting…

1 year ago
TEAR DOWN ALERT UPDATE: Bernardsville’s Boylan HouseTEAR DOWN ALERT UPDATE: Bernardsville’s Boylan House

TEAR DOWN ALERT UPDATE: Bernardsville’s Boylan House

UPDATE: MLH suggests you view this story from a large-screen device, as documents are embedded into the story using a…

1 year ago