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Mr. Local History Motorsports Special Edition Magazine – Free!

Get all this great Jersey Motorsports History - Free Over the last few years, researchers at the Mr. Local History…

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Remembering Larison’s Turkey Farm in Chester, New Jersey

Larison's Turkey Farm was a historic restaurant and landmark in Chester, New Jersey. It opened in 1945 on the site…

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Arthur’s Tavern and a New Jersey Restaurant Dynasty

Do you know how Arthur's Tavern got its name? Meet Arthur..... Arthur McGreevy. Meet Arthur McGreevy Arthur was born on…

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Thanksgiving Proclamation Way Before Lincoln Did It -Thanks Jersey Guys

While history recognizes President Abraham Lincoln's Thanksgiving proclamation, many don't know that two statesmen persuaded President George Washington to declare…

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Mom & Pop Hardware Stores are Disappearing Across Jersey

We love the history and stories associated with great American icons—the mom-and-pop hardware store is one of our favorites. We…

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Who Brings Their Jersey Village Collectibles out Just for the Holidays?

We have been told a terrible rumor. Is it true? Do some people bring out their Jersey Cat's Meow collectibles…

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MGM’s Lion Rests in Gillette, New Jersey

His stage name was Leo, but his real name was Slats, and he rests in New Jersey. His stage name…

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Non-Consecutive Term Presidents: Jersey’s Grover Cleveland and Now Donald Trump

Presidents #22 and #24 and Now #45 and #47 - Only Two Presidents to Serve Non-Consecutive Terms. Here's how four…

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Wearing Lost Jersey Motorsports Icons is Fun History

Mr Local History loves history with a social twist. In fact, it's our motto! So we thought how fun it…

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1928 – Woodbridge Speedway – World’s Fastest 1/2 Mile Track

This is a tale about auto racing legends of the early 1920s, known as daredevils and speed freaks, who traveled…

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