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June 5, 2025
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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.

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Historic Alpine Church For Sale

December 21, 2018 Michael Olohan

BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS ALPINE, N.J.—A piece of Alpine history used as a backdrop for Christmas cards by a world-famous illustrator was put on the market recently […]

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BACK IN TIME: The Burglars Who Needed a Snack

December 21, 2018 Kristin Beuscher

BY KRISTIN BEUSCHEROF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS Local lawmen guessed it might be the work of “hoboes” when three houses in Norwood were burglarized in the early morning hours of Dec. […]

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BACK IN TIME: Cresskill’s First Supermarket

December 10, 2018 Kristin Beuscher

Who can remember back when there was a Valley Fair in Cresskill? Once located at the present-day site of Kings on Union Avenue, Valley Fair opened this week back in […]

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A Mid-Century Throwback: Lustron House Will Open to the Public

December 7, 2018 Michael Olohan

BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS CLOSTER, N.J.—With a new heating system and water turned on for guests, the long-awaited public opening of Closter’s Harold Hess Lustron House—built in […]

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BACK IN TIME: Kidnapped Mail Porter Found in Palisades Woods

September 24, 2018 Kristin Beuscher

[slideshow_deploy id=’899′] BY KRISTIN BEUSCHER OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS NORTHERN VALLEY- Our little corner of America made nationwide headlines 90 years ago this week, when a railroad porter was found […]

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BACK IN TIME: ‘Stay off the sidewalks!’ constables tell wheelmen

September 19, 2018 Staff

[slideshow_deploy id=’899′] BY KRISTIN BEUSCHER OF NOTHERN VALLEY PRESS CRESSKILL,N.J.- By the mid-1890s America was fully engulfed in a bicycle craze. The high-wheeler or pennyfarthing (the 19th century bicycle with […]

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BACK IN TIME: Faber Brothers Broadloom Co.

September 19, 2018 Staff

[slideshow_deploy id=’899′] BY KRISTIN BEUSCHER OF PASCACK PRESS WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—Today this location at the corner of Broadway and Highview Avenue is home to carpet retailer Faber Brothers Broadloom Company, […]

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Westwood Train Station nominated to Register of Historic Places

August 3, 2018 John Snyder

BY JOHN SNYDER OF PASCACK PRESS WESTWOOD, N.J.—The Westwood Train Station was just nominated to the State Register of Historic Places for its significance in the development of the borough […]

Alpine

BACK IN TIME: Rockslide reveals ‘Hitler’s face’ on the cliffs

July 26, 2018 Kristin Beuscher

A rockslide, a trick of the light and a case of pareidolia caused many people to see what looked like Adolf Hitler’s face on the cliffs of the Palisades during […]

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BACK IN TIME: Closter commuters turn window-washers to send message to railroad

July 24, 2018 Kristin Beuscher

[slideshow_deploy id=’899′] BY KRISTIN BEUSCHER OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS Closter, New Jersey—When the Erie Railroad tried to cut costs by reducing its cleaning staff in 1914, the people of Closter […]

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