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2024 – MLH Magazine Summer Vol 6. Issue 2

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Mr.localhistoryproject2 days ago
You know that small green gateway house on Hillcrest Road in Warren? We finally found out what it "was"....

UPDATE MARCH 15, 2025:
Well, the research has finally paid off as we have the found the answer.

Read more at: https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/mysterious-warren-tiny-gate-house/

What has been called out as a "weatherbeaten shed, with a stone wall, and a two-story two-room building close to the roadside" has been identified. As we learned that Highland Farm was being sold off, part of Rogers Highland Farm was purchased by a group that founded the Freedom Hill Society, a socialist community founded in 1918 by the I.L G.W.U. The "I.L.G.W.U." refers to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union , founded in 1900, a historically significant labor union that represented workers in the women's clothing industry in the United States and Canada. The society was also referred to as the Freedom Hill Summer Society. The "shed" actually bore the name name "Freedom Hill General Store." More details in the story.
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Mr.localhistoryproject5 days ago
Calling all mathematicians and history fans to do the math.
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Mr.localhistoryproject5 days ago
Who else from New Jersey that's famous is IRISH? We have room for a 10th 🙂

https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/irish-bagpipers/
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Mr.localhistoryproject6 days ago
Hey Union, NJ - The Flagship is SAILING! And now it's officially added to the New Jersey Historic Wooden Miniature Collectibles Club. Pre-orders are being accepted now!

Absolutely love the artist rendering. If you've seen it, you have to agree!

Learn more about the history of this iconic ship that never sailed!

https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/flagship-route22-route29/

Read and order yours today......
Growing up in Union, NJ 1950's, 60's, 70's & 80's
The Cat's Meow Village
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Mr.localhistoryproject6 days ago
Parades this week -
https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/irish-bagpipers/
Morristown - March 15 2025 (Saturday)
Union Township - March 15 2025 (Saturday)
Sea Isle City - March 15 2025 (Saturday)
West Orange - March 16 2025 (Sunday)
Freehold - March 16 2025 (Sunday)
West Hudson -March 16 2025 (Sunday)
Jersey City - March 16 2025 (Sunday)
Cranford - March 16 2025 (Sunday)
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Mr.localhistoryproject6 days ago
It's a monster morning here at the non-profit as we launch the entire 5 piece Cranford New Jersey keepsake collection.

https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/cranford-history/

Cranford Hotel Restaurant and Pub
Downtown Cranford Cranford Talks Cranford Historical Society - Cranford, New Jersey You know you grew up in Cranford when... Virtual Cranford Cranford Canoe Club Cranford Neighbors Cranford NJ Area - Families cranford high alumni Cranford Landmark Series

The Cat's Meow Village

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