History

Basking Ridge Oak Tree Community Photo Album

On April 24-26, 2017 the New Jersey town of Basking Ridge lost its oldest resident, the Basking Ridge historic white…

4 years ago

2021: Honoring Far Hills, New Jersey Centennial

NOTE: The Borough of Far Hills celebrates its 100th anniversary #farhills100, with Council President Karner and the mayor’s wife, Janis…

4 years ago

Did You Work at the Cranford Canoe Club?

When you're a kid, the most simple things in life often end up being the ones you remember the most.…

4 years ago

Mr. Local History 2021 Spring MLH Magazine (Covid Rebound) Vol 3. Issue 1

Mr. Local History Online Magazine – a free magazine with stories about local history and events in New Jersey. In…

4 years ago

Comparing Basking Ridge’s Oak to the World’s Oldest Trees

On April 24-26, 2017 the New Jersey town of Basking Ridge lost its oldest resident, the Basking Ridge historic white…

4 years ago

Mapping New Jersey’s Most Iconic Diners & Jersey’s Diner Keepsake

The map below is interactive and filtered to showcase New Jersey's Diner community! Then, we'll discuss how the keepsake came…

4 years ago

Fundraiser: Preserving Westfield NJ History with Keepsakes

The Mr. Local History Project (MLH) has been preserving and promoting local history since our non-profit organization was established in…

4 years ago

Cataloging Sears Roebuck & Kit Homes in the Somerset Hills

The Mr. Local History Project received a request and we love the idea. We're going to try to find as…

4 years ago

Historic New Jersey Cinemas Honored in Miniature Wooden Collection

Remembering classic movie theaters that not only showed first rate films, but anchored our towns and kept us full of…

4 years ago

Aviation Tragedy: Lieutenant Guy Kendrix Rudd

The Somerset Hills have seen its share of aviation accidents, minor and spectacular, over the years.  Fortunately, most have involved…

4 years ago

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