September 1, 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: 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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

BACK IN TIME: Northern Valley was scandalized by a woman wearing pants

March 5, 2018 Kristin Beuscher

BY KRISTIN BEUSCHER OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS Northern Valley, New Jersey — In 1939, a woman named Ellen Tilton Holmsen was kicked out of Harrington Park for the offense of […]

BACK IN TIME: Mrs. Lyle and the memorial chimes that tormented Tenafly

February 28, 2018 Kristin Beuscher

[slideshow_deploy id=’899′] BY KRISTIN BEUSCHER OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS Tenafly, New Jersey — Tenafly multi-millionaire John S. Lyle had been known to make news headlines during his life. One of […]

BACK IN TIME: The venerable old oak that stood in Emerson

February 27, 2018 Kristin Beuscher

[slideshow_deploy id=’899′] Washington Oak Park still exists in Emerson, but the one-time focal point of this land, a centuries-old oak tree, has been gone for decades. In 1959, the Daughters […]

BACK IN TIME: A winter’s day in downtown Tenafly

February 22, 2018 Kristin Beuscher

[slideshow_deploy id=’899′] BY KRISTIN BEUSCHER OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS It might look like a scene from the Wild West, but this is how downtown Tenafly looked about 110 years ago. […]

BACK IN TIME: The Powhatan colony in Montvale

February 22, 2018 Kristin Beuscher

[slideshow_deploy id=’899′] BY KRISTIN BEUSCHER OF PASCACK PRESS Powhatan Park was the name of a bungalow colony of summer homes developed in Montvale in the 1910s. Today, its grounds would […]

BACK IN TIME: When a future president roamed the Palisades

February 22, 2018 Kristin Beuscher

[slideshow_deploy id=’899′] BY KRISTIN BEUSCHER OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS Shown here is a circa 1890 snapshot of the Englewood Cliffs Rod and Gun Club. Notice anyone who looks familiar? That’s […]

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