The early settlers had opened a road to greenwich by way of bowentown, in 1769, but the straight. A branch of stow creek 1800 deed burgin to ayers book 2, pg 73. The city of bridgeton, new jerseys largest historic district, was one of the states leading commercial and industrial centers during the victorian era. Matthew potters tavern, which also served as his home, was built around 1767 and. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. The church approved the purchase of a lot from daniel elmer, and in 1812 the lot on pearl street, marion street, and bank street was conveyed to the trustees. Its borders limits are preakness avenue to the northeast, the borough of totowa, new jersey border to the south and west and the passaic river to the southeast. Hillcrest is a large mostly residential, middle class enclave in paterson, new jersey. Bridgeton is significant because its industrial, architectural, and social heritage is unique. Bridgeton, new jersey revolutionary war sites bridgeton historic.
Subscribe to our newsletter for updates and coupons. See all 42 low income housing apartments currently available for rent. Bridgeton the fire department began clearing the scene of the badly damaged hillcrest tavern about 3 p. At the time of european contact, lennilenape native americans lived in the area, following a seasonal pattern of cultivation and hunting and fishing. View 9 photos for 6 hillcrest ave, bridgeton, nj 08302 a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,080 sq. Potters tavern stands prominently on west broad street, across from the latest of. History and heritage in northwest new jersey skylands. In 1985, an ongoing renovation project was started. Tavern corner of front and main st bridgeton, 1807. Genealogy resources in cumberland county, new jersey research in new jersey can be an exciting and rewarding experience. A postcard showing hillcrest tavern then known as the city hotel on broad street in bridgeton in the early 1900s. West jersey history project notes on cumberland county. Book red carpet inn bridgeton vineland in bridgeton.
Littleknown historical facts about public buildings, recreational and cultural. Fire guts landmark hillcrest tavern in bridgeton news. The central railroad of new jersey transported the processed seafood from bayside. Office hours are tuesday, wednesday and friday from 1 to 4 p. Bridgeton dining guide best bridgeton, nj restaurants. In this vibrant and exciting photographic history, local author bill chestnut brings to life the citys past from the advent of photography through the 1970s. Take a walk through time in new jerseys largest historic district and visit over 300 years of american history. This treaty created the boundary line which came to be known as the ten oclock line, so called because it was explained. Firefighters battle blaze at popular south jersey tavern phillyvoice. These included joseph bloomfield and richard howell, who served as governors of new jersey. Bridgeton, new jersey, is home to the states largest historic district, and its past is full of exciting events and remarkable people. Bridgeton historic district, bridgeton city, cumberland.
With records available for almost 400 years of the states history, your family is sure to be found in a variety of records available online and at the many archives and libraries located throughout the state. Simpkins worked part time as a bartender at both the fifth ward aa and at the hillcrest tavern. Historic taverns in nj restaurants new jersey chowhound. In 1809 the indians sold some of their prized land, which included a part of parke county, to the u. Plain dealer are held in the rare book collection of rutgers university library. J firefighters were battling a fire at a historic restaurant in cumberland county early. Potters tavern 4951 west broad street bridgeton, nj 08302 open on sundays in july 1 pm 4 pm for more information call 8564558580.
Cumberland county cemetery records, new jersey genealogy. Popular bridgeton tavern reduced to rubble after fire 6abc. Portions of the content on this web page were adapted from a copy of the original nomination document. He was a longtime member of the bridgeton first church of the nazarene, the fifth ward aa and a social member of the meadewoodward post no.
This historic bridgeton walking tour features a wealth of historic attractions what will appeal to the entire family. No estimate when investigation might be complete on blaze that destroyed historic hillcrest tavern and the coach room. The bridgeton historic district was listed on the national register of historic places in 1982. Hillcrest tavern fire leaves void in bridgeton news.
On our first hidden new jersey visit to bridgeton last year, we discovered the city holds the states largest historic district, an impressive array of 18th and 19th century structures. Similar to other areas near rivers and the bay, this area was inhabited for thousands of years by indigenous peoples. The first floor was transformed into three beautiful dining rooms and a bar area, which resulted in a fine dining restaurant in frenchtown. South jersey history collection, bridgeton free public library, 150 e. Warren and reba lummis genealogical and historical research library, 981 ye greate street, greenwich, n. Bridgetons historic district, with approximately 2,200 residential, commercial, industrial and ecclesiastic structures is the states largest. Earl simpkins obituary jersey city, nj south jersey times. Read the historic taverns in nj discussion from the chowhound restaurants, new jersey food community.
Bridgeton, nj 19211931 city directories allen county public library. Cumberland county cemetery records new jersey select a cemetery. This complimentary walking tour map is the key to your excursion into colonial, federalist, and victorian history. Hillcrest tavern on west broad street in bridgeton, n.
Bridgeton southern new jersey all sports hall of fame museum. City of bridgeton, new jersey history of brigeton, new. City of bridgeton, new jersey the historic district. Franklin township public schools named a high performing district on the nj doe njqsac continuum comments 1 franklin high schools want tv. The lennilenape first populated this region, and during the revolutionary war, the city sent patriots like dr.
In 1928, sunny slope farms was born when vincent, along with his eldest son, anthony tony, bought 126 acres of land in bridgeton, new jersey. Browse photos, see new properties, get open house info, and research neighborhoods on trulia. Tricentennial city of bridgeton new jersey 16861986. It is home to west side park, and emerald experience way. Potters tavern, is located in bridgeton, cumberland county, new jersey, united states. Bridgeton history take a step back in time with the friendly folks at bridgeton by. The county seat of cumberland county since 1748, the city of bridgeton pop. Bridgeton in one form or another, hillcrest tavern and coach room has sat on the corner of broad street since 1782 as a welcoming place.
Monday, but no further details on the threealarm fire that broke out before dawn are. As attendance grew there was need for a meeting house. The library is open for research on wednesday from 10. Red brick tavern 870 n pearl st, bridgeton, new jersey 08302 rated 4. A tankard of liberty at potters tavern in bridgeton. Historic hillcrest tavern in bridgeton destroyed by fire. Bridgeton memory lane is intended solely to reminisce about the town, share pictures and stories, and reconnect with long lost friends. In hunterdon county, which celebrates its 300th birthday this year 2014, hundreds of the oldest taverns are now mostly forgotten, their scant traces to be found in a few history books or a scattered handful of.
The office of the cumberland county historical society is located in the warren and reba lummis genealogical and historical library, located at 981 ye greate street, greenwich, new jersey 08323. Bridgeton is a city in cumberland county, new jersey, united states, in the southern part of the state, on the cohansey river, near delaware bay. Robert kelsey, pastor of cohansey baptist church est. Jonathan elmer to lead the struggle for the young republic.
The 10 best restaurants in bridgeton updated may 2020. The remains of the hillcrest tavern in the unit block of west broad street. Encyclopedia of greater philadelphia bridgeton, new jersey. The historic sites in bridgeton nj include the potters tavern museum, liberty bell, and the historic broad street church cemetery. View the menu for hillcrest tavern and restaurants in bridgeton, nj. The historic hillcrest tavern and coach room in bridgeton was badly damaged by a 3alarm fire, monday, jan. Potters tavern 6094514802 west broad street, bridgeton, nj 08302 this national historic landmark was the home of new jerseys very first newspaper, the plain dealer, and has now been faithfully restored to its 1776 appearance. He took a great interest in the town, and had several streets laid out, and others straightened. Find 3 listings related to olde towne tavern in bridgeton on. Restaurants in bridgeton, new jersey, find and compare information, menus, ratings, and contact information of the best restaurants in bridgeton, new jersey.
Attractions bridgeton nj new jersey national parks. Each listing has verified availability, rental rates, photos, floor plans and. Bridgeton an earlymorning fire on monday gutted the hillcrest tavern and coach room, a landmark building whose history dates to the. Before retiring, he spent eight years as the custodian at hopewell school. For the sake of simplicity im thinking historic means built before 1900, but i think somewhere with lots of old history and retaining a lot of the old features could count even if it was built a little after that. Bridge town restaurant american restaurant bridgeton 08302. Search new jersey death records new jersey newspapers, full search 17761993, 224 titles new jersey obituary search 1985current new jersey funeral notices. Potters tavern was a popular meeting place just before the revolution due to its proximity to the cumberland county courthouse. A list of revolutionary war sites in bridgeton, new jersey. Wifi and parking are free, and this hotel also features a 24hour front desk. The family peach business grew even more in 1943 when three of vincents sons, dominic, louis, and vincent jr.
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