Bernardsville – Before Olcott Square, There was a Fountain but…..

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Views: 343 In 1907, the Bernardsville Improvement Society launched an ambitious campaign to transform the village center into a more dignified public space, later known as Olcott Square, named in honor of philanthropist Frederick P. Olcott. Replacing a cluttered square… Read More »Bernardsville – Before Olcott Square, There was a Fountain but…..

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The Museum in the Streets – Bernardsville Shares its History

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Views: 1,383 BERNARDSVILLE, NJ — Did you know that Bernardsville now has its own “Museum in the Streets”? On June 1, 2025, the town unveiled 9 historical markers across downtown, turning a simple walk along Main Street into a self-guided… Read More »The Museum in the Streets – Bernardsville Shares its History

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Bernardsville – Before Olcott Square, There was a Fountain but…..

The Museum in the Streets – Bernardsville Shares its History