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Newark’s 1932 Krug’s Tavern Wooden Collectible Honors Jersey’s BEST

Krug’s Tavern, a shot and beer joint that’s survived through WW2, the Riots, and gentrification, the four generations continue the family legacy with this legendary New Jersey tavern. Now Krug’s has reached its 90th anniversary and the non-profit Mr. Local History Project honors this monumental achievement by introducing a new keepsake collectible of the tavern on wood to honor the 90 years serving New Jersey.

Krug’s Tavern, Newark, NJ – NJ’s Best Burger Stop Earns Honors With A Wooden Keepsake Honoring a Newark Institution


Own your piece of New Jersey history.
An artist’s rendering of Krug’s and the history of the iconic tavern on the back.
Size is approximately 4″x6″x 3/4 inch thick. Be part of this first limited run. Order Yours Today.

The statewide non-profit Mr. Local History Project preserves and promotes New Jersey’s local history was honored when Krug’s Tavern was recommended to be added to the New Jersey Historic Village collection. “I was so happy to formally nominate Krug’s to the village collection,” says Brooks Betz, Trustee at the Mr. Local History Project.

Voted “Best Burger in NJ”, Krug’s is honored with a historic wooden keepsake as it is added to the New Jersey Historic Wooden Cat’s Meow Village Collection.
Voted New Jersey’s BEST burger, Krug’s deserves their induction into the New Jersey Historic Wooden Village Collection. How about our Krug’s Burger Album – The goal was 100 classic burger photos. And we did it! See it here.

“It’s not easy to get into this program, but you can’t deny that Krug’s Tavern in Newark is a great family business that deserves a place in New Jersey’s historic keepsake village.

Mr. Local History Project

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