Palisades Park History

Palisades Park History Take a wonderful journey into Palisades Park's history. Many never seen before photos, collected by Historian George M. Beck, Jr., Ph.D.

While updating the current sign, Empire Cleaners of yesteryear is revealed. 🙂
04/02/2022

While updating the current sign, Empire Cleaners of yesteryear is revealed. 🙂

In 1894, John S. and Samuel E. Edsall formed this real estate firm, selling the remaining portions of the land they inhe...
12/25/2021

In 1894, John S. and Samuel E. Edsall formed this real estate firm, selling the remaining portions of the land they inherited from their father Samuel after his death on March 17, 1882, at the age of 70. They divided the land into individual lots, and while this real estate venture was successful, they both continued to maintain their farming interests in the borough.

Seen here is the second map of the Edsall property which was filed April 12, 1895.
12/25/2021

Seen here is the second map of the Edsall property which was filed April 12, 1895.

Residents gather for the annual Christmas tree lighting in front of the borough hall in 1970. The pictured tree remained...
12/25/2021

Residents gather for the annual Christmas tree lighting in front of the borough hall in 1970. The pictured tree remained until 1991 when a Colorado Blue Spruce replaced it. The new tree was dedicated to the members past and present of the Palisades Park Fire Department. Recognize anyone in the photo?

The kindergarten class of 1930 performs a Christmas play!
12/25/2021

The kindergarten class of 1930 performs a Christmas play!

Merry Christmas Palisades Park! Santa Claus visits the children of Central Boulevard School in this c. 1944 photograph.
12/25/2021

Merry Christmas Palisades Park!
Santa Claus visits the children of Central Boulevard School in this c. 1944 photograph.

Pictured here in 1946 is proud resident Edward H. Meier, a cashier and director of National Bank of Palisades Park and l...
12/25/2021

Pictured here in 1946 is proud resident Edward H. Meier, a cashier and director of National Bank of Palisades Park and later bank president, who refused to shave his beard until the war bond drive’s goal was achieved. Meier’s steadfast commitments raised over $180,000, an accomplishment which brought much praise and recognition from the United States Treasury Department’s War Finance Committee. The government was so impressed with the drive that a medium bomber was named in honor of Palisades Park.

This view from February 5, 1961, shows Bergen Boulevard facing south. Snow is piled high along the roadway. On the west ...
12/25/2021

This view from February 5, 1961, shows Bergen Boulevard facing south. Snow is piled high along the roadway. On the west side of the street was Nicholas Sassano’s Sundown Lounge and Restaurant. South of the Sundown Lounge was Peter J. Sassano’s Broadview Corp/Texaco Gas Station and Repair Shop. Across the street on the eastern side was Venezia Restaurant.

Frank Bellocchio’s horse and snow plow are pictured here around 1935. During the 1920s and 1930s, Bellocchio guided his ...
12/25/2021

Frank Bellocchio’s horse and snow plow are pictured here around 1935. During the 1920s and 1930s, Bellocchio guided his plow along the sidewalks, clearing the heavy snow, so residents could move about safely.

Digging out during the blizzard of 1948 are, from left to right, Filomena “Phillie” Longo, Christine Giannantonio, and F...
12/25/2021

Digging out during the blizzard of 1948 are, from left to right, Filomena “Phillie” Longo, Christine Giannantonio, and Filomena “Philie” Gentile

This image from March 21, 1958, shows the borough hall on a snowy day. Four years later this building was replaced with ...
12/25/2021

This image from March 21, 1958, shows the borough hall on a snowy day. Four years later this building was replaced with a new municipal complex.

Palisades Park Patrolman Robert Moran is outside his vehicle at the snowy intersection of Broad Avenue and Central Boule...
12/25/2021

Palisades Park Patrolman Robert Moran is outside his vehicle at the snowy intersection of Broad Avenue and Central Boulevard in March 1958. Patrolman Moran and patrolman Joseph Senft were appointed to the police department on May 30, 1953. Both officers were graduates of the first class of the Bergen County Police Academy in 1955. Zoom in and enjoy.

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