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Rockleigh
Borough,
NJ
A National Historic
District
Settled circa 1744
Incorporated in 1923
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"The Rockleigh
Borough, NJ,
National Historic District is unique in having been shaped by the history of the area, dating from
well before the Revolutionary War. Rockland (Old Closter, East
Northvale, Rockleigh) comprised a group of
Dutch Colonial farmsteads along what is now Rockleigh Road, that wound
across the Palisades Ridge to connect the fertile Northern Valley with Snedens
Landing on the Hudson River." |
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"The
Historic value of an area rarely begins
with one single event, and this covert, wooded and
unique community is no exception to that rule."
"If you
search for an event of particular significance you
probably will not fine one, but tarry with us awhile
and we will take you back to a heritage rich in
color and strong in spirit.".
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"A
certain timelessness exists in all rural areas...
...but the past and present invariably mingle
and take task of change together."
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Background Music:
"All Quiet Along the Potomac"
Courtesy of Barry
Taylor
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The
Rockleigh 50th Anniversary Committee |
| Dennis
Shea, Councilman |
Chairman
- Research |
| Elsie
Hankins, Councilwoman |
Research |
| Angelo
Picciotti, Councilman |
Research |
| Cathleen
Heslin, Borough Historian |
Coordinated
History |
| Frank
Heilmann, VP Rockleigh Corperate Park |
Liaison |
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The Committee wishes to express
its gratitude to the residents of Rockleigh Borough who contributed
personal data, photos and memorabilia.
We especially than Mrs. Gertrude Hutcheon. Miss Marietta Sneden, Mrs. Emily Kreeger, Miss Ruth Van Strum, Mr.
Newton Sneden and Mr Herman Happel for the wealth of historic data and
photos made available to us.
We also thank Mr. Brogan and Mr. Stanley Radhuber for their
invaluable technical assistance.
The publication of the
Commemorative Booklet has been a joint effort, compiled in the spirit of good
will between residential and commercial communities of Rockleigh Borough.
The data which is presented here has been obtained from authentic
sources and highlights the true history of Rockleigh Borough.
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This historical perspective of Rockleigh Borough is dedicated to the thoughtfully
rich contributions and warm memories
of Kathleen Heslin ( - ) and her husband John Heslin (1927 -2001 )
each of whom was appointed, in succession, Historian of Rockleigh Borough.
Their home, the historic John A. Haring House, has been bequeathed to the New Jersey
Historic Trust.
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