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 Where: in the John Taylor Building,
210 Main Street, Boonton, NJ 07005
(free parking in the rear)
Phone: 973.402.8840
Hours: Saturdays, 1 - 4 p.m. or by appointment
e-mail: Boontonhistory@boonton.org
Photo's! - Please visit our photo gallery
Monthly News Bulletin - May 2008
Newsletter - April 2008
The Boonton Historical Society and Museum was founded in 1959 by a group of business people and others who were interested in preserving and promoting Boonton's history, which dates to the mid-1700's. The original village of Boonton now lies under the Jersey City Reservoir. Today's Boonton began in about 1829 as a result of the construction of the Morris Canal and the development of the New Jersey Iron Company.
The Society's extensive collection of Boonton historical material is housed in the landmark John Taylor Building at 210 Main Street. This house, which combines elements of Colonial Revival and Victorian Gothic styles, was built in 1897-8 for use as a residence and office for Dr. John L. Taylor. His wife Adelaide had received the land as a gift from her father, the Hon. John L. Kanouse. MISSION STATEMENT:
The Boonton Historical Society and Museum is a non-profit organization, incorporated in 1959, located in the town of Boonton, New Jersey. Its mission is to: - Preserve and protect the town of Boonton's unique cultural, architectural and industrial history;
- Preserve and share the area's rich history, folklore, arts and humanities of the past and present;
- Encourage preservation and restoration of historic landmarks in the town;
- Protect and display the museum's collections; and
- Provide educational programs, guided historical tours and exhibitions to a diverse population.
The Museum Gift Shop at the John Taylor Building is open during regular museum hours and by appointment, and carries Boonton-related books, maps, magnets, Boontonware, T-shirts, sweatshirts, prints, postcards, greeting cards - and much more!
Also available: many books, including - Boonton was an Irontown by Peter C. Wendt, Jr.(2002).
Gift Shop orders can be placed with Tammie Holloway at tammie_eric@verizon.net. BOONTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM announces a new book " Greetings from Boonton, USA"(pdf)A compilation of old postcards of Boonton together with a brief history
Just in time for the holidays, our printer has delivered a limited number of copies which we are offering at a special price of $14.95 until December 31, 2007.
- Afternoon & Evening Programs -
01/16/08 Feather Schwartz Foster Senior Center 2:00PM
After 30 years as an Advertising and Public Relations account executive, Feather began indulging her hobby as an amateur Presidential Historian. The result has been the publication of several books . An amusing and interesting author who says that her literary endeavors have allowed her imagination to play with history. Hear the inside story on some of our famous first ladies.
02/20/08 William Greenberg Senior Center 2:30PM
Lifelong resident of Morris County, author and railroad enthusiast, Bill will share a slide presentation of the Morris County Traction Co. who operated trolley cars which ran through our town 100 years ago. See what it looked like in operation between 1904 and 1928 and the effect it had on the area we live in today.
03/10/08 Gary Saretzky Montville Senior Center 7:30PM
Nineteenth-Century New Jersey Photographers
A slide lecture identifying the leading photographers in the state before 1900 withnumerous examples of portraits and views taken by both men and women. The presentation includes the largest cities and selected towns from around the state and includes the work of Boonton photographer Frank Wendt.
Co-sponsored with Montville Twp. Historical Society. An NJCH Program.
03/19/08 Appraisal Evening Senior Center 7:00PM
Lynn and Drew Magnusson of Personal Property Consultants, an experienced local appraisal service, will appraise member’s items for collectible or monetary value. Bring your antiques, decorative art, silver and books. No gems or fine art please. Co-sponsored with Boonton Township Historical Society
04/16/08 Stacy Roth Totally Tea: An 18th. Century Tea Experience 2:30PM
Senior Center. Why was tea so important in the lives of 18th Century people that fashion-conscious families posed for portraits with their tea-sets? Find out in this unusual costumed presentation of tea lore, history, songs, poetry, living history display and demonstration. A NJCH program.
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Permanent - "Boonton: the Early Years"
The permanent exhibit of the history of Boonton from 1741 to 1903, chronicled in a timeline, photographs, text and artifacts.
(Image 1 & Image 2)
The Fire Department – Part II
June 16, 2007 to November 3, 2007
Boonton Panthers
November 17, 2007 to February 9, 2008 (suggested donation $5) Historic Residential District
Meet at the Boardwalk on Main Street
June 9 @ 10:00 a.m.
Main Street
Meet at Canalside Park overlook
July 7 @ 10:00 a.m.
House Tour
May 12, 2007
Cemetery Tour
October 2007 - 1 p.m.
Afternoon Tea at the Museum
October 2007 - seating at 12:30 and 3:00 p.m. |
MEMBERSHIP FEES: ____ Individual $15 ____ Family $20 ____Seniors/Students $10 ____ Life $200____ Business $25 Make check payable to: Boonton Historical Society and Museum Please print form and mail to: 210 Main Street Boonton, New Jersey 07005, Attention: Ellen Dixon Name: ________________________________
Phone: ___________________ Address: ___________________________________________ City: __________________________ State: ________
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