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The Forty Acre Enterprise of Asabel Darwin

Our upcoming walking tour on Sunday, October 14 will include many of the 26 houses built in the late nineteenth century by local developer, Asabel Darwin. In 1887 Darwin purchased forty acres of farmland from the Gallagher estate on Clark Street. Ove Continue Reading...

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Annual Meeting April 26

The annual meeting of the Glen Ridge Historical Society will take place at the Women’s Club of Glen Ridge on April 26 at 7:30 p. m. Guest speaker, Janet W. Foster, will talk about the vernacular architectural style of the Queen Anne house. Ms. Foster Continue Reading...

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Membership Levels $10 Senior Basic membership benefits extended to two seniors $20 Household Basic membership benefits extended to 2 adults and family Advanced notice of all children Continue Reading...

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Heritage Book Dedication and Committees

Since its inception in 1895, Borough residents have been the recipients of the foresight and planning of numerous men and women. Through their efforts, Glen Ridge has moved from a community of farms and factories to a beautiful residential town of sp Continue Reading...

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