October 11, 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.

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY: Cresskill becomes a borough

May 9, 2019 Kristin Beuscher

CRESSKILL, N.J.—Happy birthday, Cresskill! The borough formed on May 11, 1894, 125 years ago this week. The fledgling community was by no means unique—27 Bergen County municipalities formed in the […]

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY: Westwood Begins Life as a Borough

May 9, 2019 Kristin Beuscher

Longtime Westwoodians might remember when the building at 313 Broadway was Volz Hardware. But before William Volz opened his store in 1898, the location had been Odd Fellows Meeting Hall […]

BACK IN TIME: A Sweet Deal For A Guy And His Gal

April 30, 2019 Kristin Beuscher

“Got a date tomorrow night?” asks this advertisement, published April 30, 1957. “Come on over to Dairy Queen for a real treat for you and your gal. Just order any […]

THIS WEEK IN LOCAL HISTORY: Bus Hurled Through Air In Closter Crash

April 29, 2019 Kristin Beuscher

It’s an incident that until now had been lost to history. But for the people who witnessed the horrifying scene on April 29, 1929 in downtown Closter, it must have […]

‘History Day’ in Harrington Park is April 27

April 23, 2019 Northern Valley Press

HARRINGTON PARK, N.J.—On Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. until noon, the Harrington Park Historical Society celebrates “History Day” at the Borough Hall located at 85 Harriot Ave. “For many […]

BACK IN TIME: ‘Proud Security For The Woman Who Drives’

April 22, 2019 Kristin Beuscher

We go back 90 years to April 1929 for this advertisement, which saw Dodge marketing to women at a time when it was mostly men behind the wheel. “From the […]

BACK IN TIME: A Springtime Drive In E.H. Lyon’s ‘Horseless Carriage’

April 16, 2019 Kristin Beuscher

BY KRISTIN BEUSCHEROF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS ENGLEWOOD, N.J.—Spring weather is finally here! How about a drive? In 1897, Edward H. Lyon purchased the first car in Englewood, shown above. Local […]

THIS WEEK IN LOCAL HISTORY: Police ‘Nip’ Burglars Bound For Harrington Park

April 16, 2019 Kristin Beuscher

BY KRISTIN BEUSCHEROF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS HARRINGTON PARK, N.J.—Two recently released convicts, armed with burglary tools, were probably bound for Harrington Park when police picked them up on April 13, […]

BACK IN TIME: A Message From Westwood to Winthrop

April 15, 2019 Kristin Beuscher

BY KRISTIN BEUSCHEROF PASCACK PRESS WESTWOOD, N.J.—Postmarked in mid-April during the early 1910s, a postcard from Westwood, N.J., to Winthrop, Maine, shows an image of the old St. Andrew’s Church. […]

Museum to tell wartime history of nearby ‘Camp Shanks’

April 12, 2019 Staff

ORANGEBURG, N.Y.—The Orangetown Historical Museum & Archives’ new exhibit, “Shanks Legacy” will let users experience “a vital period in local and American History. The exhibit is now open on Sundays, […]

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