Mr Local History loves history with a social twist. It’s our motto! So we thought: How fun would it be to share some of the most loved Westfield and Cranford, New Jersey businesses that have disappeared? (Two of our Trustees grew up in Westfield and Cranford, in case you’re wondering why us.)
We started researching, then put our artist team to work to recreate an offering of vintage retro clothing and accessories that honor the history of these great businesses that we all remember.
The Growing Westfield and Cranford Area Collection
We remember and then say, “We must add that one….” Check out the selection!
Click Here to see the entire collection and tell us which ones you like.
Click Here to see the latest collection.
The non-profit Mr. Local History Project has partnered with online retailer Redbubble, an internet-based company that prepares our artwork into several styles and products. They process and ship directly to you. We’ll continue to grow the collection based on your thoughts and feedback. So, if you miss a place, let us know, and we’ll see what we can do. MLH is a non-profit 501c3 organization with a mission to preserve and promote Jersey History with a social twist. Honesty, we only make $1 or 2 on each sale, so it’s more about fostering history and less about making money.
Each item is from advertisements we’ve researched back when they were in business. The addresses and telephone numbers are original from their time.
Want to Recommend a Lost Iconic Westfield or Cranford New Jersey Business?
Maybe we’re missing a business chain, and you want to add it to the collection. Post your feedback in the comments section below, and we’ll see what we can do.
Vintage Businesses In the Cranford / Westfield Area Collection
Pink Submarine – Off the Record (OFFT HEREC ORD!!!) – Barnett’s Wine and Liquors – Cranford, The Venice of New Jersey – Cranford Barber Shop – Dittrick’s Liquors – Betty Ann’s Bakery – Apples (Kenilworth) – Browns 5 & 10 – Cycles by George – Cranford Canoe Club Races – Cranford Canoe Club soda machine – The Coachman- Echo Lanes (Mountainside) – Jolly Trolly – Rialto Theater – The Leader Store – Excellent Diner – The Music Staff – Greco Steam Cleaning – Hahne’s – Hills Ice Cream – Oakland House – Greco Roman Restaurant – Ted’s Smoke Shop – Robert Treat Deli – Geigers – Crazy Eddies – Bowcraft Playland – Drug Fair – Jade Isle – Rickel – Roots – Channel Lumber – Woolworths – Greco Roman Restaurant – Oakland House (Garwood) – Thom McAn – Bradlees – Betz & Bischoff Realtors – Disco Electronics – Druckers – The Flagship – Crazy EddiesThe Wiz – People Express – The Cheese Shop – John Franks – and we’ll keep adding more!
Check back often for new additions to the collection. If you place an order, please post a comment below once you receive your item(s). This is our first time using this vendor, so we’d love your thoughts.
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Missing Cranford businesses
1. Fern’s Furniture
2. Hathaway’s
3. Cranford Knitting & Fabric
4.Builders General
5. Alban & Lewis Hardware
6. Cranford Meat Market
Just to name a few. Many great ones are no longer. Over years Cranford had quality businesses.