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Fairleigh Dickinson University | Madison and Florham Park Campus, New Jersey
Fairleigh Dickinson Fairleigh Dickinson University is the largest private university in New Jersey with two campuses in the Garden State, one center in Canada, and another in England. It was founded by Dr. Peter Sammartino and his wife, Sally, and named after the benefactor Colonel Fairleigh S. Dickinson, who founded Becton Dickinson. The Campus at Florham’s address is on Madison Avenue in Madison, New Jersey. Right down Madison Avenue is another fine New Jersey institution of higher learning, Drew University. This area of the road, stretching from Madison to Morristown, was known as Millionaire’s Row. Many wealthy families lived here, including those with the names of Dodge, Morgan, Gibbons, Twombly,…
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Positively New Jersey!
Positively New Jersey I have been reading some very interesting articles about New Jersey. It’s nice to read something that isn’t negative. New Jersey has a lot going for it! This first article from Freehold Subaru tells us why it is a good idea to live in New Jersey. Benefits of Living Between Philadelphia and New York After reading this first article, I had hope. I then looked for some more positive articles about New Jersey. This first article from Freehold Subaru tells us why it is a good idea to live in New Jersey. Benefits of Living Between Philadelphia and New York After reading this first article, I had…
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Little Red Schoolhouse | Florham Park, New Jersey
Little Red Schoolhouse Little Red Schoolhouse is the pride and joy of beautiful Florham Park, New Jersey. It is in their township logo and all over the town website. It was known as Columbia School District No. 5, was built in 1866, and was in continual use for classes until 1914. It is now a museum, and the Historical Society of Florham Park meets there. It is “dedicated to the men and women of Florham Park who served in World War II.” According to the Wikipedia page: It is a vernacular Italianate one-story narrow red brick masonry building with a steep roof and tall 9/9 windows topped with gently arches.…
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The Classic Summit Diner | Summit, New Jersey
The Summit Diner – A New Jersey Classic New Jersey is known as “the diner capital of the world.” A truly classic American “diner” is a prefabricated restaurant, with the exterior partly or wholly stainless steel, and brought to the site to be assembled. There were several classic diner manufacturers, mostly in New Jersey. Possibly the best known of these was the Jerry O’Mahony Company, which produced around 2,000 diners from 1917 to 1952. Only about 20 of these are still extant, with Summit Diner being one of them. It was built in 1938. Summit Diner in Summit, New Jersey is one of the classic New Jersey diners. My husband…
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The Farm at Green Village | Green Village, New Jersey
The Farm At Green Village This lovely place is located in Green Village, New Jersey, and contains over 30 acres of trees, plants, flowers, and animals. They have an amazing and beautiful variety of flora and fauna, and everything you’d need for your garden or patio. It is one of my favorite places in New Jersey because it is pretty and peaceful. It’s a magical place . . . I am very fond of the really beautiful swans. You can read more about them on their website. I re-visited this place in 2023! Please read Christmas at The Farm at Green Village! You may also want to read about The…
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Presby Memorial Iris Gardens 2015 | Montclair, New Jersey
The Presby Memorial Iris Gardens in Montclair This beautiful place is the largest public iris garden in the world. Every spring they bloom in a variety of colors and iris types. You can read more about the iris gardens here. For more about Montclair, you can read about The Montclair Art Museum. You can also check out the Van Vleck House and Gardens in Montclair! Please check out my 2023 post about The Spectacular Rainbow on the Hill: Presby Memorial Iris Gardens 2023 | Montclair, New Jersey and my 2024 post about Christmas at the Walther House at the Presby Iris Gardens (2024) | Montclair, New Jersey! Thanks for visiting…
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Van Vleck House and Gardens 2015 | Montclair, New Jersey
Van Vleck House and Gardens These lovely gardens in Montclair, New Jersey began as a 12-acre private estate in 1868. In 1992 the family heirs gave the house and the gardens to the non-profit Montclair Foundation. The private gardens are free and open to the public from dawn to dusk 365 days a year. There are classes, concerts, and special events that take place throughout the year. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful, and the estate is especially famous for the wisteria blooming around the house. The gardens and the house are open to non-profits. The website states: The Montclair Foundation was established to support not-for-profit organizations that meet health,…
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Morley Safer and Modern Art (1993)
Morley Safer And Modern Art I grew up watching 60 Minutes on CBS (Channel 2 in New York). My parents would watch the show every Sunday night, and so I watched it with them. It is a show that has a style all its own — just like The New York Times and The New Yorker. Mike Wallace, Morley Safer, “Gunga Dan” Rather, Andy Rooney, Harry Reasoner, Point/Counterpoint — I remember it all. On Tuesday, I posted about art at The Montclair Art Museum. I really liked all of the sculptures on the front lawn. I thought they were creative and interesting. However, I have always remembered a controversial 1993…
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The Montclair Art Museum | Montclair, New Jersey
The Montclair Art Museum Even though Montclair, New Jersey has fewer than 40,000 residents, it boasts of many parks, a diverse population, and a strong interest in the arts. The town even has a fine art museum, situated on a beautiful street with quite a few splendid mansions. The museum has a special collection of the works of George Inness (1825-1894), a well-known painter from the Hudson River School of Art. He resided in Montclair in his later years and painted many landscapes of Montclair. The Montclair Art Museum celebrated its 100th Birthday in 2014. Even if you don’t go inside, you can see some interesting art outside the museum. …
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The Pink Cherry Blossoms are in Full Bloom | Newark, New Jersey
Cherry Blossom Pink! The cherry trees in Branch Brook Park in Newark, New Jersey are now in full bloom! We had a weekend of gorgeous weather and they responded beautifully in an explosion of PINK! These pink ones are my favorites. They inspire me in so many ways. They bring joy and beauty to the thousands of visitors who come to see them every year. Somehow I always think of this song when I see them! I was humming that #1 song as I visited the lovely flowering trees on Sunday. You can see more at Cherry Blossom Time, The Trees Are Starting to Bloom, and Cherry Blossom Pink. Thanks…
