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An engineering report to accompany a proposed Twin-Boro park. The report was compiled with assistance from the Holzmacher Mclendon & Murrell. It includes charts forecasting population growth in the area and the age of the population, as well as…

A planning document for a central business district in Bergenfield. It includes Existing land use maps, parking surveys, economic analysis, parking recommendations, traffic circulation, building and esthetics, and effectuation, as well as other…

A detailed report about the future status of apartment houses in Bergenfield as studied and written in 1960. Includes discussions on the effect of apartment houses on schools, parking, police protection, recreation facilities, fire protection,…

A brief biography of George Wolfkeil, including a mention that the Bergen County Historical Society has many of his pieces in their collection.

A typewritten account of the history of George Wolfkiel Pottery from the birth of George Wolfkiel in 1805 to the creation of his kiln and works.

A newspaper clipping detailing the planting of seventy-two red oaks at the George Washington Bridge Plaza as part of the memorial ceremonies of the George Washington Bridge Bicentennial Tree Planting Committee. Fred T. Eckes, chairman of the…

A photo and caption of the first trees being planted at the George Washington Bridge as a crowd watches on.

A letter from the Bergenfield Garden Club discussing planting trees near the new George Washington Bridge, including a discussion of what types of trees they wanted to plant and why.

A letter to Sophie Gessner from the New Jersey Department of Conservation and Development recommending which types of trees to plant with the dedication of the George Washington Bridge.

A newspaper clipping about an initiative to plant trees at the George Washington Bridge plaza. Includes a photograph of the committee supervising the program.