December 18, 2025

Back in Time

Kristin Beuscher, columnist and president of the Pascack Historical Society, takes readers on a journey back in time through the Pascack Valley and Northern Valley’s rich history. Her “Back In Time” column offers a glimpse into the bygone days of these communities, shedding light on the lives of the people and the places that have shaped the area. With a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for local heritage, Kristin brings to life stories of the past, helping residents connect with their roots and gain a greater appreciation for the unique history of their towns.

BACK IN TIME: Closter Modernizes With Street Signs and House Numbers

July 8, 2019 Kristin Beuscher

CLOSTER, N.J.—Imagine driving into a new town and trying to find your way to a friend’s house without the use of street signs or house numbers. That’s what anyone visiting […]

BACK IN TIME: Englewood Cliffs’ First Police Vehicle Had Two Wheels

July 8, 2019 Kristin Beuscher

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.—Has anyone ever made a bicycle look more tough? Englewood Cliffs Police Marshal William “Big Bill” Markham is next to his official mode of transportation in this photo […]

BACK IN TIME: The Old Tappan Golf Course Turns 50

July 8, 2019 Kristin Beuscher

This week the Old Tappan Golf Course celebrates its 50th anniversary, having opened on July 4, 1969. “Then and now” aerial photographs show changes to the course itself, but even […]

BACK IN TIME: A Grand Celebration at Englewood

July 8, 2019 Kristin Beuscher

July 4, 1923 was a day of celebration for the City of Englewood, as the people marked both Independence Day and the official opening of their long-awaited new city hall. […]

BACK IN TIME: Carnival Time, A Century Ago

July 8, 2019 Kristin Beuscher

There’s no Zipper, Tilt-A-Whirl or dizzying Round Up ride to be seen in this photograph from the Hillsdale Fire Association’s annual carnival held July 1–8, 1916. Generations of Pascack Valley […]

BACK IN TIME: Vintage Views of Pascack Pool

June 25, 2019 Kristin Beuscher

For many years in the Pascack Valley, warmer weather meant languid days spent lounging at the Pascack Pool, a popular summer hangout at the intersection of Piermont Avenue and Cedar […]

BACK IN TIME: Take a Dip Into Local History

June 24, 2019 Kristin Beuscher

It’s that time of year again: the official start of summer. School’s out, the weather is warm, and soon it will be hot. People across the Northern Valley will be […]

BACK IN TIME: A Century Ago, Hillsdale Had 18 Graduates

June 18, 2019 Kristin Beuscher

One hundred years ago this week Hillsdale celebrated the graduation of 18 eighth-graders from the public school. Neither the school itself nor the graduation ceremony venue stand today. Here’s a […]

BACK IN TIME: Tenafly Grads 110 years ago

June 18, 2019 Kristin Beuscher

It’s the season for graduations. This week we go way back—110 years, in fact—to when Tenafly’s graduating eighth-graders looked like this. Imagine that when these kids were in eighth grade, […]

BACK IN TIME: A Grand Auction at Cresskill

June 11, 2019 Kristin Beuscher

We go all the way back to June of 1875 for this auction advertisement that appeared in the real estate section of the New York Sun. Just imagine what an […]

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