August 28, 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: The Summer Rest at Woodcliff

August 16, 2017 Kristin Beuscher

WOODCLIFF LAKE––In the 1890s and the early 20th century, the New York-based Summer Rest Society maintained a cottage at Woodcliff to provide a fresh-air country getaway for women from the […]

BACK IN TIME: Cresskill’s commuter railroad era

August 15, 2017 Kristin Beuscher

Longtime Cresskill residents might remember when Cresskill’s train station stood at the corner of Union Avenue and Piermont Road, while newer residents might not realize the town ever had one! […]

BACK IN TIME: A Palisades rockslide, 75 years ago

August 8, 2017 Kristin Beuscher

This week in local history: An Aug. 10, 1942 rockslide in the Palisades Interstate Park meant some quick cleanup was on the agenda in order to reopen Dyckman Hill Road […]

BACK IN TIME: The Bloom family of Norwood

July 31, 2017 Shannon McLaughlin

NORWOOD — Today the Northern Valley is the epitome of suburban living. Yet, if you go back a century, when the land was still largely undeveloped and the population was […]

BACK IN TIME: The Tenafly home of John Hull Browning

July 31, 2017 Shannon McLaughlin

TENAFLY –There have been many magnificent homes in Tenafly through the years, and the residence that once belonged to John Hull Browning is definitely one of them. Shown above and […]

Back in Time: the Collignon Chair Factory

July 24, 2017 Kristin Beuscher

OLD TAPPAN—On April 16, 1857, Nicholas Collignon bought property on Westwood Avenue in Old Tappan that had previously been known as Stone Point Mill, a grist mill. On this land, […]

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