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The North Bergen Historical Society

WEBThe idea of the runaway bride is a trope often seen in modern movies, but nearly 120 years ago, North Bergen was the backdrop of a love that could not be …

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Murder at Little Coney Island

WEBOn August 4th 1905 Loretta Pfeiffer, of Manhattan, was escorted to Little Coney Island by her fiance Nicholas Mountry, of Jersey City. The two enjoyed a lovely summer evening …

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The North Bergen Historical Society

WEBMichael Maring I'm Michael, a history buff turned history teacher based out of North Bergen, NJ. I've lived in North Bergen my entire life and enjoy spreading the …

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"The Blizzard of 1947"

WEBAs we collectively dig out and prepare for the deep freeze brought on by the bombogenesis, bomb cyclone or whatever crazy name the Weather Channel comes up …

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Know Your Neighborhood: Shadyside

WEBCourtesy of Lenny DiBrango Today, Shadyside has very little remains of its past. The Hoboken and Hudson Turnpike is now River Road and Church Street changed …

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"Good Mountain"

WEBThe land that Guttenberg now comprises was once the properties of William Cooper, William Holden, and Joseph Cozens (Boulevard East to Bergenline), Henry …

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"The Dueckershoffs"

WEBThe name Dueckershoff shouldn't mean much to the residents of North Bergen. It is a unique surname albeit one that does not necessarily jog the memory.

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"The Waldorf"

WEBBuilt around the time of the Waldorf in New York City, North Bergen's own Waldorf was built towards the tail end of 1890s. The hotel was formerly established …

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"North Bergen Trivia"

WEBThe town of North Bergen is finally getting its own museum! Over the course of the next several month myself, a dedicated group of North Bergen High …

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Know Your Neighborhood: The Racetrack

WEBThe Racetrack is the iconic North Bergen neighborhood.The section of town that nearly every resident knows but most have no idea why it is called the Racetrack. …

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The North Bergen Historical Society

WEBA look at the past, present, and future of North Bergen, New Jersey.

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“Purchase of Territory of North Bergen from the Indians.”

WEBCourtesy of Jimmy Emerson. "Purchase of Territory of North Bergen from the Indians" was completed in 1942. North Bergenites flocked to the Post Office to see …

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"The Queen of Hamilton Avenue"

WEBNorth Bergen is often not the first place that comes to mind when you think of Victorian era royalty. Yet during the heyday of the Guttenberg Racetrack, North …

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"Wetherbee Place"

WEBToday, some younger North Bergen residents may know the names of their neighborhoods simply as "uptown", "midtown" or "downtown." While older residents may …

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"Hexamer's Battery"

WEBNorth Bergen is home to a plethora of history, especially history that has been forgotten. I've previously discussed North Bergen's role in the American …

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"A Scattered Settlement"

WEBThe Historical Collections of the State of New Jersey was written by John W. Barber and Henry Howe. It was released by the New York publisher S. Tuttle in 1844. …

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"UFOs of North Bergen"

WEBIn October of 1972 a Bellville artist, Howard Averall, claimed to have seen something flying through the park. Averall was on Riverview Drive in Hudson County …

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"North Bergen: A Postcard History"

WEBThe Dipper was a popular style roller coaster used across the United States during the 1920s. On average a Dipper coaster would have take six weeks to complete …

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"Memorial Monument"

WEBTown Hall is perhaps the most recognizable building in North Bergen. Built around the turn of the 20th century, it has been the origin of ever major decision the …

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¨The Commodore¨

WEBWhen researching last months post, Woodcliff Borough, I came across an interesting passage in Cornelius Burnhams Harvey´s, Genealogical History of Hudson …

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"Braddock's First Fight"

WEBJames J. Braddock is North Bergen's most famous athlete of all time. The, so called, Bulldog of Bergen had a mythical boxing career.The Cinderella Man is best …

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The Bride, the Groom and the Ambulance

WEBWhen we think of love, there are many examples we can conjure up. History has provided many great examples: Marc Anthony and Cleopatra, John and Abigail …

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