June 2, 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: A wartime Christmas at Closter High School

December 26, 2017 Kristin Beuscher

BY KRISTIN BEUSCHER OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS CLOSTER, N.J. ——Seventy-five years ago America was embroiled in World War II, and Closter High School’s newspaper of December of 1942 reflects the […]

BACK IN TIME: The Northern Valley’s ‘Christmas Church’

December 26, 2017 Kristin Beuscher

ALPINE, N.J. —— Alpine gained some prominence in the late 19th century after a visit from the famous cartoonist Thomas Nast (pictured below). [slideshow_deploy id=’899′] Nast, widely known for his […]

BACK IN TIME: A second life for the little schoolhouse under the cliffs

December 19, 2017 Kristin Beuscher

BY KRISTIN BEUSCHER OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. —— The Undercliff School was a little schoolhouse constructed on the Palisades in the 19th century for the use of […]

BACK IN TIME: Citizens Want a Schoolhouse’

December 19, 2017 Kristin Beuscher

HARRINGTON PARK, N.J. —— “The people of Harrington Park, a pretty New Jersey suburb on the West Shore Railroad, are greatly wrought up over the failure of the local school […]

BACK IN TIME: A winter portrait of Montvale’s iconic Octagon House

December 18, 2017 Kristin Beuscher

MONTVALE, N.J. –– This Thursday, Dec. 21, brings the first day of winter (although it’s been chilly in the Pascack Valley for a few weeks now). Here’s a look at […]

BACK IN TIME: Westwood’s I.J. Demarest

December 13, 2017 Kristin Beuscher

In the photograph above, a new shipment of 1922 cars lines Jefferson Avenue in Westwood. [slideshow_deploy id=’899′] If you’re heading over to this spot today, it’s probably to grab a […]

BACK IN TIME: Haring-DeWolf—An Old Tappan home with a 300-year history

December 12, 2017 Kristin Beuscher

BY KRISTIN BEUSCHER OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS OLD TAPPAN, N.J. —— Nowadays the oldest existing home in Old Tappan is less visible from the street due to the lush trees […]

BACK IN TIME: Holiday shopping in Emerson, 1975

December 4, 2017 Pascack Press

With the month of gift-giving now upon us, ’tis the season for holiday flea markets and craft shows. One such event that was beloved by many was the annual Winter […]

BACK IN TIME: A place to buy hay and make a phone call in Closter

December 4, 2017 Kristin Beuscher

BY KRISTIN BEUSCHER OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS CLOSTER, N.J. —— When grocer Joseph Herron posed for the above photo outside his store back in 1900, Closter was a community in […]

BACK IN TIME: Voting in Englewood, two centuries in the past

November 17, 2017 Tom Clancey

BY KRISTIN BEUSCHER OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS ENGLEWOOD, N.J. –– With Election Day having recently passed, let’s take a look at the early days of voting in Englewood. [slideshow_deploy id=’899′] Two […]

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