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Haddonfield (Camden County) - The Haddonfield Symphony was founded in 1952 and is one of only three professional training orchestras in the US. Today, they are known as Symphony in C. Here they perform Dvorak Symphony #9. Jersey Girl, New Jersey, Camden County, Click Photo, View Photos, Playing Cards, Training, Touch, Music

Haddonfield (Camden County) - The Haddonfield Symphony was founded in 1952 and is one of only three professional training orchestras in the US. Today, they are known as Symphony in C. Here they perform Dvorak Symphony #9.

Ringwood (Passaic County) - Located within Ringwood State Park is Thunder Mountain Trap & Skeet. Shooters use shotguns to shoot clay pigeons which are launched into the sky. Shotguns, Thunder, State Parks, Mountain, Clay, Clays

Ringwood (Passaic County) - Located within Ringwood State Park is Thunder Mountain Trap & Skeet. Shooters use shotguns to shoot clay pigeons which are launched into the sky.

Oxford (Warren County) - Shippen Manor was built in 1755 by William and Joseph Shippen, owners of the Oxford Furnace. Like many historic buildings, it is said to be haunted and was featured on the TV show, "Ghost Hunters." While shooting the show they said they recorded this sound of someone calling out, "Help me." Jersey City, Iron Furnace, Stone Mansion, Warren County, Delaware River, Ghost Hunters, Oxford

Oxford (Warren County) - Shippen Manor was built in 1755 by William and Joseph Shippen, owners of the Oxford Furnace. Like many historic buildings, it is said to be haunted and was featured on the TV show, "Ghost Hunters." While shooting the show they said they recorded this sound of someone calling out, "Help me."

Springfield (Union County) - The 1967 US Open was played at Baltusrol. Jack Nicklaus set a US Open record 275 in winning by four strokes over Arnold Palmer. Jack Nicklaus, Us Open, Good News, The 100, Arnold Palmer, War, Couple Photos

Springfield (Union County) - The 1967 US Open was played at Baltusrol. Jack Nicklaus set a US Open record 275 in winning by four strokes over Arnold Palmer.

Califon (Hunterdon County) - Gigging is a combination of ice and spear fishing. After holes are chopped in the ice of the South Branch of the Raritan River, the ice is hit upstream by baseball bats to drive the fish ahead. Fishermen then spear the suckers through the ice holes. Suckers, Spear Fishing, Baseball Bats, River, Outdoor, Outdoors

Califon (Hunterdon County) - Gigging is a combination of ice and spear fishing. After holes are chopped in the ice of the South Branch of the Raritan River, the ice is hit upstream by baseball bats to drive the fish ahead. Fishermen then spear the suckers through the ice holes.

Roxbury (Morris County) - The first electronic telephone switching system in the world was inaugurated in Roxbury in 1956. The ESS allowed many of the phone features we take for granted today such as call forwarding and three-way calling. Call Forwarding, Morris County, Taken For Granted, Third Way, Telephone, Phone

Call Forwarding

Taken For Granted

Roxbury (Morris County) - The first electronic telephone switching system in the world was inaugurated in Roxbury in 1956. The ESS allowed many of the phone features we take for granted today such as call forwarding and three-way calling.

Closter (Bergen County) - Helen Jepson was a soprano who sang with the Metropolitan Opera as well as on national radio broadcasts in the 1930s and '40s. She lived in Closter where she also gave music lessons. Bergen County, Metropolitan Opera, Opera Singers, Music Lessons, Statue, Aunt

Metropolitan Opera

Closter (Bergen County) - Helen Jepson was a soprano who sang with the Metropolitan Opera as well as on national radio broadcasts in the 1930s and '40s. She lived in Closter where she also gave music lessons.

Riverton (Burlington County) - Riverton is home to the Riverton Yacht Club. One of the oldest yacht clubs in the US. Each Fourth of July, the club is the site of the Great Riverton Raft Race on the Delaware River. Yacht Club, Rafting, Fourth Of July, Old Things

Riverton (Burlington County) - Riverton is home to the Riverton Yacht Club. One of the oldest yacht clubs in the US. Each Fourth of July, the club is the site of the Great Riverton Raft Race on the Delaware River.

Mount Arlington (Morris County) - Bertrand Island Amusement Park entertained many Lake Hopatcong visitors from the 1920s until 1983. Lake Hopatcong, Seaside Heights, Island Park, Famous Places, Abandoned Places, East Coast

Seaside Heights

Abandoned Places

Mount Arlington (Morris County) - Bertrand Island Amusement Park entertained many Lake Hopatcong visitors from the 1920s until 1983.

Holmdel (Monmouth County) - Two radio astronomers at Bell Labs, Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson, using a microwave horn antenna, they recorded what is said to be the sound of the "Big Bang." Arno, Bbc News, Radios, Cosmic Microwave Background, Radio Astronomy, Nobel Prize In Physics, Prix Nobel, History Projects, Arquitetura

Cosmic Microwave Background

Radio Astronomy

Nobel Prize In Physics

History Projects

Holmdel (Monmouth County) - Two radio astronomers at Bell Labs, Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson, using a microwave horn antenna, they recorded what is said to be the sound of the "Big Bang."

Burlington City (Burlington County) - "New" St. Mary's Episcopal Church was built from 1846-1854. One notable feature of the historic church are its bells. Episcopal Church, America, City, Building, Travel, Design

Episcopal Church

Burlington City (Burlington County) - "New" St. Mary's Episcopal Church was built from 1846-1854. One notable feature of the historic church are its bells.

Wood-Ridge (Bergen County) - During World War II the Curtiss-Wright plant in Wood-Ridge built thousands of engines for the US military. Here's a segment of a recruiting film for workers narrated by Lowell Thomas. Lowell Thomas, Us Military, World War Ii, Plant, Film

Wood-Ridge (Bergen County) - During World War II the Curtiss-Wright plant in Wood-Ridge built thousands of engines for the US military. Here's a segment of a recruiting film for workers narrated by Lowell Thomas.

Monroe (Middlesex County) - Greek's Playland was created by Spiro "The Greek" Drake as a place where children with special needs could go for a day of fun. Garden Falls, Picnic Blanket, Outdoor Blanket, Weird And Wonderful, Playground, Places To Visit

Outdoor Blanket

Weird And Wonderful

Places To Visit

Monroe (Middlesex County) - Greek's Playland was created by Spiro "The Greek" Drake as a place where children with special needs could go for a day of fun.

Lodi (Bergen County) - The diner was located on the Little Ferry Circle and was best known for a series of Bounty paper towels commercial starring Nancy Walker. Bergen County New Jersey, Little Ferry, All Things New, Wonderful Things, Soda Fountain, Route 66, The Only Way, Back Home

Bergen County New Jersey

Wonderful Things

Lodi (Bergen County) - The diner was located on the Little Ferry Circle and was best known for a series of Bounty paper towels commercial starring Nancy Walker.

Buena Vista (Atlantic County) - The African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey hosts a variety of exhibits, including one looking at the 1963 March on Washington. The museum's founder, Ralph Hunter, was at the march. Heritage Museum, Washington, Southern, March, African, Washington State, Mac

Heritage Museum

Washington State

Buena Vista (Atlantic County) - The African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey hosts a variety of exhibits, including one looking at the 1963 March on Washington. The museum's founder, Ralph Hunter, was at the march.

Bergenfield (Bergen County) - Team Bergenfield is a men's roller hockey team. In 2007 they won the national championship. National Championship, Hockey Teams

National Championship

Bergenfield (Bergen County) - Team Bergenfield is a men's roller hockey team. In 2007 they won the national championship.

Carlstadt (Bergen County) - Like Taylor Ham, Yoo-Hoo is a New Jersey food creation. For years the chocolate drink was closely associated with Yogi Berra. Retro Ads, Vintage Ads, Vintage Posters, Retro Food, Vintage Food, Old Advertisements, Advertising Signs, Retro Advertising, Celebrity Advertising

Vintage Posters

Old Advertisements

Advertising Signs

Retro Advertising

Celebrity Advertising

Carlstadt (Bergen County) - Like Taylor Ham, Yoo-Hoo is a New Jersey food creation. For years the chocolate drink was closely associated with Yogi Berra.

Bayonne (Hudson County) - Once the site of the Military Ocean Terminal, the Cape Liberty Cruise Port today hosts some of the world's biggest passenger ships. Cruise Port, World's Biggest, Liberty, Cape, Bucket, Military

World's Biggest

Bayonne (Hudson County) - Once the site of the Military Ocean Terminal, the Cape Liberty Cruise Port today hosts some of the world's biggest passenger ships.

Jersey City (Hudson County) - It's well-known that Jackie Robinson made his Major League debut playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Less known is that he first broke the color barrier playing at Roosevelt Stadium with the Montreal Royals on August 18, 1946. Montreal, Jackie Robinson Day, La Rive, The Outfield, Baseball Players, Baseball Pics, Mlb Players

Jackie Robinson Day

Baseball Players

Jersey City (Hudson County) - It's well-known that Jackie Robinson made his Major League debut playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Less known is that he first broke the color barrier playing at Roosevelt Stadium with the Montreal Royals on August 18, 1946.

Hightstown (Mercer County) - The Peddie School was founded in 1864. It's a four-year college preparatory school. The school cheer, the Ala Viva, is done on a variety of occasions. Mercer County, Cheer, College, School, Humor, University

Hightstown (Mercer County) - The Peddie School was founded in 1864. It's a four-year college preparatory school. The school cheer, the Ala Viva, is done on a variety of occasions.

Colts Neck (Monmouth County) - America's first commercial distillery was established in 1780. To this day they produce Applejack, also known as "Jersey Lightning." Colts Neck, Monmouth County, Distillery, Lightning, Commercial, Gems, Rhinestones

Monmouth County

Colts Neck (Monmouth County) - America's first commercial distillery was established in 1780. To this day they produce Applejack, also known as "Jersey Lightning."

Bogota (Bergen County) - Vin Scully has been the Dodgers play-by-play announcer since their days in Brooklyn. Scully lived in Bogota during his first years as a Dodgers broadcaster. Scully, Dodgers, Brooklyn, Play, Painting

Bogota (Bergen County) - Vin Scully has been the Dodgers play-by-play announcer since their days in Brooklyn. Scully lived in Bogota during his first years as a Dodgers broadcaster.

Moonachie (Bergen County) - The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a New York City tradition, but for the other 364 days of the year, the magic of creating the balloons and floats happens in a large studio in Moonachie. Thanksgiving Day Parade, Days Of The Year, New York City, Balloons, Magic

Thanksgiving Day Parade

Days Of The Year

Moonachie (Bergen County) - The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a New York City tradition, but for the other 364 days of the year, the magic of creating the balloons and floats happens in a large studio in Moonachie.

Westfield (Union County) - Charles Addams was a Westfield native and it's said that the house that was depicted as the Addams Family home was inspired by one located on Elm Street. Charles Addams, Elm Street, Dream Homes, Home And Family, Houses

Home And Family

Westfield (Union County) - Charles Addams was a Westfield native and it's said that the house that was depicted as the Addams Family home was inspired by one located on Elm Street.

Highlands (Monmouth County) - The Navesink Light Station, better known as the Twin Lights, has guided ships into NY Harbor since 1828. This is the sound of the motor turning the light. Highlands, Turning, Twin, Ships

Highlands (Monmouth County) - The Navesink Light Station, better known as the Twin Lights, has guided ships into NY Harbor since 1828. This is the sound of the motor turning the light.