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: A shade factory at Closter

February 22, 2018 Kristin Beuscher

[slideshow_deploy id=’899′] BY KRISTIN BEUSCHER OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS The first light industry in Closter was located at the corner of Homans Avenue and Ruckman Road—the Closter Shading Co., a […]

Black History Month: Englewood library lecture features historian

February 20, 2018 Hillary Viders

[slideshow_deploy id=’899′] BY HILLARY VIDERS SPECIAL TO NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS ENGLEWOOD, NEW JERSEY —— February is Black History Month, and the Englewood library has numerous events to commemorate it, including […]

BACK IN TIME: A history of River Vale’s Stonewell Poultry Farm

February 5, 2018 Kristin Beuscher

[slideshow_deploy id=’899′] By KRISTEN BEUSCHER OF PASCACK PRESS RIVER VALE, NEW JERSY —— Not long after our Jan. 22 Back in Time feature on the River Vale Lodge hit driveways, […]

BACK IN TIME: Hillsdale’s grammar school

January 29, 2018 Pascack Press

[slideshow_deploy id=’899′] It was a cold day in Hillsdale when the photograph above was captured on Hillsdale Avenue at Magnolia Avenue. The main building visible in the photo is the […]

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 […]

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