The Westfield (NJ) Historical Society presented 'My Recollections of Westfield, ' or, as I transcribed it, Frank Betz's recollections of his childhood…
Going to the Olympics as a participant is a great accomplishment. Winning an Olympic medal is the pinnacle to some.…
Basking Ridge, New Jersey UPDATE: Back in 2010, we posted this story on another website. Then, we said people needed…
Flag Designer Betsy Ross and Her Basking Ridge Ties - Lore or Fact? “Here lies the woman who made the…
Somerset County is well known for its importance regarding the Revolutionary War, but many may not know the impact Somerset…
As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, updates are made to this post when we learn additional information. We will continue…
Starting in 1836 in Paterson, New Jersey, Samuel Colt's revolver is one of the 10 most influential inventions EVER produced.…
Less than half a mile down Green Brook Road in Green Brook, New Jersey, sits a sizable but inconspicuous old…
RETROSPECTIVE:MLHP often releases retrospectives, which are stories about our research that may change as new research is uncovered. Our search…
Often, Mr. Local History doesn't search for stories as those stories find us. Case in point is this weird little…
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