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Legendary Jimmy Buff’s Italian Hot Dog – A Newark, New Jersey Invention

Those following the Mr. Local History Project know we love Jersey food and iconic food outlets. Along with the grand…

3 years ago

The Tale of Jersey’s Devil Tree

The Devil Tree of Liberty Corner (Somerset County) The famous Devil Tree in the Liberty Corner section of Bernards Township.…

3 years ago

Traveling Historic Highways – The Van Dorn Mill

Somerset County is full of great history almost to a fault. Driving up and down Route 202 we often forget…

3 years ago

Tuskegee Medal Presentation Writes Final Chapter

BASKING RIDGE- JULY 21, 2022 - Robert and Estelle Terry who once lived in Basking Ridge across the street from…

3 years ago

Bernardsville’s Radio Tavern Was a Hidden “Little Italy” Gem

You might have heard that Bernardsville, New Jersey, is on the move. Congratulations on your centennial anniversary in April 2024.…

3 years ago

Retrospective: Robert & Estelle Terry – Tuskegee Airmen and Basking Ridge Pilots

NOTE: As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, we often update the post when we learn stories and are sent…

3 years ago

Brush’s Deli Served the Community for Three Generations and Now It’s Just a Memory

UPDATE: Dec. 6, 2023 - We have learned from our sources that the third generation Brush's Deli in Basking Ridge…

3 years ago

The Official Sandwich of Basking Ridge – What Now?

BASKING RIDGE UPDATE:April 1, 2025 - Since the village of Basking Ridge lost the famed creator of the Official sandwich…

3 years ago

THE First American Flag and Middlebrook, New Jersey

Isn't it great when you think you know about something only to find out that someone else has shown up…

3 years ago

History of the US Golf Association Headquarters and Museum

The MLH Project examines the history of the USGA Headquarters, including the Frothingham House and Test Center. UPDATE:OK, now the…

3 years ago

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