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Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms | Morris Plains, New Jersey
Gustav Stickley Was A Key Figure In The Arts And Crafts Movement He designed furniture and buildings in that style. He launched The Craftsman Magazine, and had a profound influence on furniture and architecture. He produced “Craftsman” furniture, also known as mission-style. He established his home in Morris Plains, New Jersey (now part of Parsippany). At first, the main building was meant to be used for a school, but it was eventually used for his family, calling the estate Craftsman Farms. Stickley eventually went bankrupt, and his farm was sold. The farm was originally over 600 acres, but 30 acres have been preserved to set up a Stickley Museum.The grounds…
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The 1970s Yule Log Brings Back Happy Christmas Memories!
The WPIX Yule Log For many years Channel 11 (WPIX in New York) one of the oldest TV stations in the country), would present the Yule Log on Christmas Eve. While the Log burned, Christmas carols would play. Now my childhood home did have a fireplace, but there was something about the Log on Channel 11 that made us happy. It became a New York area holiday tradition. I hope you enjoy it! This is the Log from 1970. That is the Percy Faith Orchestra playing in the background. After a few years off the air, the Yule Log was restored back to Channel 11 a few years ago…
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Thanksgiving in the Country, Part 2 | Sergeantsville, New Jersey and Stockton, New Jersey
House Tour 2011, Sergeantsville, NJ Thanksgiving In The Country Part 2 Last week I showed you some photos of our time at Thanksgiving in the Country, held in Sergeantsville, New Jersey (part of Delaware Township). The house tours were fascinating, and here are some more photos. Unfortunately, I could not take pictures inside the houses (these are private properties), but I tried to take as many as I could outside. We visited a home where George Washington slept (this is not a museum but a home where someone actually lives!), complete with a summer kitchen. We visited the beautiful house of a brilliant illustrator, and also…
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Thanksgiving In The Country, Part 1 | Sergeantsville, New Jersey and Stockton, New Jersey
Sergeantsville, NJ Post Office Thanksgiving In The Country For the last 38 years Sergeantsville, NJ has hosted Thanksgiving In The Country. This is a tour of interesting houses and places in the surrounding countryside. The proceeds benefit the Cleft Palate Unit of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Sergeantsville (the first syllable is pronounced “surge”), part of Delaware Township in Hunterdon County, is a lovely rural area. Many houses and buildings in the area date to the Revolutionary War days. Many buildings there and in surrounding towns are on the National Register of Historic Places. I was also pleased to see signs on some farms that are…
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Walking Around Downtown| Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, is a charming place with a downtown that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Famous because of the prestigious Bucknell University, the town is nestled on the banks of the Susquehanna River. There is a converted and restored woolen mill that contains 125 shops. The downtown movie theater is a single-screen art deco palace. I didn’t have much time to investigate the town, although I did manage to visit a bookshop! Thanks for visiting New Jersey Pennsylvania Memories!
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Reluctant Hero From New Jersey
Reluctant Hero From New Jersey Michael Benfante, who grew up and still lives in New Jersey, worked on the 81st floor of the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001. How It Happened He was on the 68th floor when he encountered a woman in a wheelchair who needed help in getting down the stairs. Benfante and a co-worker carried her down the remaining 68 floors. Benfante became a national hero after he was caught by TV cameras after coming out of the building, which you can see in the video above. Benfante has a new book out about his experiences before, during and after September 11, 2001. A New…
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Whippany Railway Museum, Part 2 | Hanover Township, New Jersey
The Whippany Railway Museum Last week I showed you some photos and told you a little bit about the history of this museum. In Part 2, I am sharing more photos! Further Reading To see more train photos: Whippany Trains, Part 1 Abandoned Trains in New York State Pine Creek Railroad at Allaire Park Port Murray Post Office and Abandoned Train Station | Mansfield Township, New Jersey Thanks for visiting New Jersey Memories!
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Whippany Railway Museum, Part 1 | Hanover Township, New Jersey
The Whippany Railway Museum This interesting museum is located in Hanover Township, New Jersey. According to their website: The Whippany Railway Museum has been bringing to life the history of New Jersey’s railroads to the public since 1965. However, the Museum’s age belies its heritage. The Museum is built upon nearly 50 years of preservation experience. Further Reading For more about the railway museum, click here. For more posts about trains: Railway Museum, Part 2 Abandoned Trains In New York State Pine Creek Railroad at Allaire Park Port Murray Post Office and Abandoned Train Station | Mansfield Township, New Jersey Thanks for visiting New Jersey Memories!
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Ocean Grove Camp Meetings! | Neptune, New Jersey
Ocean Grove Was Founded By Methodists Lovely Ocean Grove, New Jersey, down the shore, was founded in 1869 as a Methodist Camp Meeting town. Even though the town was eventually required to become part of Neptune, New Jersey, it still has a very strong religious spirit. Every spring, tents are attached to standing wooden sheds that contain the kitchen and bathroom. The devout Methodists come to the town each summer and are part of the camp revival meetings, which are still held one week a year. These tents are then taken down in the fall and stored in the sheds until the next year. The Great Auditorium The most…
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I love the singer PINK
The Singer Pink is a powerful singer. Her original name was Alecia Beth Hart Moore. Raise Your Glass (2010) There’s always some song stuck in my head and “Raise Your Glass” by Pink (or P!nk) is the current one. When I first heard this song I thought that it was just a party anthem, but when I saw the video I realized that it was for everyone who feels like an outsider. That’s how I felt as a child, too! I love her “Rosie the Riveter“, the iconic image from World War II (above)! Who Knew (2006) I’ve been a fan of Pink since her song “Who Knew” which I…
