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Exhibition Prints - 179 Photographs

In Library Access Only
B0010-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
View NW from The Glen of Joseph Dodd House, before additions - 827 Bloomfield Ave., NW corner Ridgewood Ave (Gone - now GR Library) - photo during 1888 blizzard (Copy of Barrows 10) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1888
In Library Access Only
B0014-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Moffett's Mill dam, mill race and water wheel - Photo taken after mill torn down in 1899 and before first Freeman Parkway bridge in 1905 - view looking W (Copy of Barrows 14) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1899
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B0024-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Nathan Russell Real Estate Office at 234 Ridgewood Ave, before 1906 (SW corner of Bloomfield Ave.) - Originally a female doctor's office - Moved in 1906 to become top story 45 Clark St. (Copy of Barrows 24) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
In Library Access Only
B0025-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Rooming house in The Glen for mill and quarry workers - between Hillside and Ridgewood Ave., opposite High St. (Copy of Barrows 25) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
In Library Access Only
B0029-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Benson's Rolling Mill on NW corner of Sherman and Belleville Aves. - Used as meeting place for Congregational Church Sunday School until 1887 (Copy of Barrows 29) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
In Library Access Only
B0034-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Lackawanna Railroad grade crossing at Hillside Ave - looking W along the track - 1896 (Copy of Barrows 34) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1896
In Library Access Only
B0040-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Early steam locomotive - location unknown, could be on either Lackawanna or Erie one-track rail road in Glen Ridge - c.1900 or earlier based on style of locomotive (Copy of Barrows 40) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1900
In Library Access Only
B0040-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Early steam locomotive - location unknown, could be on either Lackawanna or Erie one-track rail road in Glen Ridge - c.1900 or earlier based on style of locomotive (Copy of Barrows 40) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1900
In Library Access Only
B0055-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
First Glen Ridge Golf Clubhouse on Oxford St., when 9-hole course lay north of Bay Ave on both sides of Ridgewood Ave, c.1901 - Destroyed by fire 1918 (Copy of Barrows 55) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1901
In Library Access Only
B0059-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Highland Ave. view N from Bloomfield Ave, 1889 - l to r: 34, 46?, 55?, 35 Highland Ave (Copy of Barrows 59) (See also GR Heritage book p.34-35) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1889
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B0064-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Miss Northall, teacher and students from Miss Northall's Private School, c 1892 - operated before 1895 on the old Gallagher Homestead (now Congregational Church property) (Copy of Barrows 64) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1892
In Library Access Only
B0065-EX back
Format :
Photo
Description :
Back of B0065-EX: School children from Miss Northall's Private School, c.1893 - School held on 1st floor of Glen Ridge Hall (before GR Trust Co.) and GR Library on 2nd floor (Copy of Barrows 65)(Given to GR Historical Society)(See B0065-EX front)
Year :
1893
In Library Access Only
B0065-EX front
Format :
Photo
Description :
School children from Miss Northall's Private School, c.1893 - School located on 1st floor of Glen Ridge Hall (before GR Trust Co.) - GR Library on second floor (Copy of Barrows 65) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See B0065-EX back)
Year :
1893
In Library Access Only
B0068-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
5th & 6th grades in front of first GR School (double house at 128-130 Linden Ave) - photo taken April 1, 1899 by Dana Mitchell a GR High School student (Copy of Barrows 68) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1899
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B0075-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
View north on Ridgewood Ave (from train station) - shows old bridge over Lackawanna Railroad, & trolley car (left) on Bloomfield Ave & Ridgewood Ave School (right), c.1900-1912 (Copy of Barrows 75) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
In Library Access Only
B0083-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
GR Fire Dept Volunteers (& spectators) with horse-drawn fire apparatus in front of old fire house, July 8,1908 - fire horses supplied by Carl Sacks livery stable on Sherman St (Copy of Barrows 83) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1908
In Library Access Only
B0088-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
3 motor driven fire rigs and firemen in front of old Fire House on Herman St, in 1931 (correct date) (Copy of Barrows 88) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1931
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B0109-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Original buildings of Mountainside Hospital (opened in 1891) on W side of Highland Ave near Bay St. in Montclair, c1906 - some later moved to E side of Highland Ave. (in Glen Ridge) for staff housing (Copy of Barrows 109) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1906
In Library Access Only
B0110-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Glen Ridge Club, aka The Men's Club (organized in 1885) on Decoration Day in 1886 - now site of the GR Post Office (Copy of Barrows 110) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1886
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B0119-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Mr Harvey (of Glen Ridge) on an old time hand-propelled tricycle, c.1890-1895 (Copy of Barrows 119) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1890
In Library Access Only
B0172-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Police Chief Patrick Higgins, Officer William Higgins, artist Ralph Stout, 2 police dogs & painting for target practice - on roof of 10-12 Herman St (Copy of Barrows 172) (See also GR Heritage bk. p.51) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1916
In Library Access Only
B0235-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Borough Incinerator at Carteret St. (built 1916) - Ground view looking south (Copy of Barrows 235) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1916
In Library Access Only
B0240-EX back
Format :
Other
Description :
Back of B0240-EX: WWI Liberty Loan (Bond) Drive sign board titled "The Good Ship Glen Ridge" - shows unidentified ship under construction (Copy of Barrows 240) (See B0240-EX front) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
In Library Access Only
B0240-EX front
Format :
Other
Description :
WWI Liberty Loan (Bond) Drive sign board titled "The Good Ship Glen Ridge" - shows unidentified ship under construction (Copy of Barrows 240) (See B0240-EX back) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
In Library Access Only
B0242-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
People at Lackawanna (Ridgewood Ave) Train Station to welcome Admiral Sampson's back from the Spanish American War in 1898 - View looking W from across Ridgewood Ave - Photo by Miss Muir (Copy of Barrows 242) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1898
In Library Access Only
B0248-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Members of Borough's Board of Adjustment (for zoning appeals) on steps of municipal building, Jan 1, 1937 (correct date) (Copy of Barrows 248) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1937
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B0262-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
LEFT: Christ Episcopal in 1900, built 1894 after Bloomfield church (1858) burned down. RIGHT: original edifice of Congregational Church, c1891 (Copies of Barrows 262 & 50)(See also 1917 "An Historical Sketch")(Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1891 circa
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B0298-EX
Format :
Map
Description :
Map of original GR Golf Course & Club House at Ridgewood & Bay Aves in 1900 - Club established in 1894 - Map surveyed and drawn by Dana Mitchell (Copy of Barrows 298) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1900
In Library Access Only
B0320-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
1889 photo by AR Brewer from 35 Highland Ave. - view E to Ridgewood Ave, including houses (l-r): 290, 277, 276 (Rudd House), 271, 269 & 272 - Before Rudd Ct (Copy of Barrows 320; From 1917 Historical Sketch p.20) (Given to GR Hist Soc)
Year :
1889
In Library Access Only
B0320-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
1889 photo by AR Brewer from 35 Highland Ave. - view E to Ridgewood Ave, including houses (l-r): 290, 277, 276 (Rudd House), 271, 269 & 272 - Before Rudd Ct (Copy of Barrows 320; From 1917 Historical Sketch p.20) (Given to GR Hist Soc)
Year :
1889
In Library Access Only
B0323-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Joseph S. Dodd House c 1896 (827 Bloomfield Ave, NW corner Ridgewood Ave) & Officer Thomas Carty, Sr. - The Page House from 1829-1917 - now Library & Municipal Bldg. (image printed in reverse) (Copy Barrows 323) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1896
In Library Access Only
B0347-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Glen Ridge Station on Erie Railroad line (aka Benson Street Station) - built 1883 (correct date) (Copy Barrows 347; Reprint of photo in 1917 Historical Sketch, p.16) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1883
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B0529-EX
Format :
Postcard
Description :
Lackawanna Sta., platform & single track - sm. house behind station was 1st first depot & home of Thomas Moritz, Station & Post Master - 1st Freeman Pkwy bridge (built 1905) - 1908 postmark (Copy of Barrows 529)(Given to GR Hist. Soc.)
Year :
1908
In Library Access Only
B0634-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Barber Shop Quartet - Glen Ridge 50th Anniversary celebration, 1945 (Copy of Barrows 634) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1945
In Library Access Only
B0642-EX
Format :
Drawing
Description :
Thomas Moritz, Lackawanna (Ridgewood Ave) Station Agent, 1st Postmaster, & Barber. Original Lackawanna Station (1872-1887) & Moritz's home (Copies of Barrows 642(l) & 756(r - From 1917 An Hist. Sketch p.14) (Given to GR Hist. Soc.)
Year :
1917
In Library Access Only
B0656-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Group of men in front of fire station, with Fire Chief Perry Lawrence (1916-1939) pinning badge on successor Chief Thomas Carty - Jan. 1939. A&P bldg in background (Copy of Barrows 656) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1939
In Library Access Only
B0677-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
GR Civic Center (aka Municipal Building) dedicated in 1931 - photo c.1940 - (left-right): Police Station, Municipal Building & Library - view NW from S side of Bloomfield Ave. (Copy of Barrows 677) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1940
In Library Access Only
B0680-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Ground breaking ceremony for new Post Office in 1936 (Copy of Barrows 680) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1936
In Library Access Only
B0685-EX
Format :
Exhibition Print
Description :
Mayor Barrows and Council in Executive Session, 1939. Example of typical meeting of Glen Ridge's non-partisan Borough Council (Copy of Barrows 685) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1939
In Library Access Only
B0728-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
1915 GR High School baseball team (mounted photo), with coach Dudley Moore, in front of Ridgewood Ave School (Copy of Barrows 728; Print of photo in 1915 Senior Annual, p72 digitized yearbook, and GR Heritage book p.56) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1915
In Library Access Only
B0728-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
1915 GR High School baseball team (photocopy with names), with coach Dudley Moore, in front of Ridgewood Ave School (Copy of Barrows 728; Print of photo in 1915 Senior Annual; also in GR Heritage book p.56) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1915
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B0747-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Herman Cadmus House (87 Park Ave) in 1917 - NE corner of Hillside Ave - demolished 1952 - Ridgewood Ave School in background left (Copy of Barrows 747; From 1917 "GR: An Historical Sketch", p.6) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1917
In Library Access Only
B0747-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Herman Cadmus House (87 Park Ave) in 1917 - NE corner of Hillside Ave - demolished 1952 - Ridgewood Ave School in background left (Copy of Barrows 747, originally from 1917 "GR: An Historical Sketch", p.6) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1917
In Library Access Only
B0753-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Wheeler's Strawboard & Paper Mill (1812-1887) on Toney's Brook at GR-Montclair line, S of Bloomfield Ave. - Photo in 1900 (Copy of Barrows 753; From 1917 "GR: An Historical Sketch", p.9) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1900
In Library Access Only
B0760-EX
Format :
Drawing
Description :
Drawing of early Ridgewood Ave. wooden bridge over railroad and Toney's Brook, looking east - Drawn from memory (Copy of Barrows 760 - From 1917 An Historical Sketch p.17) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1917
In Library Access Only
B0769-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Col. Thomas Cadmus House (233 Ashland Ave) c.1880, built 1736 - aka Washington's HQ, on July 9, 1778 after Battle of Monmouth - Designated Historic Site (213 Ashland Ave on left)(Copy of Barrows 769)(Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1880c
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B0827-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Looking east from Highland Ave (near now Laurel Pl.), c.1900 - Bittner's Pond in mid-distance (now Sherman Ave.) - Houses at 353 (right) and 359 (left) Ridgewood Ave in distance, both built 1898 (Copy of Barrows 827) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1900
In Library Access Only
B0845-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
1908 Glen Ridge High School baseball team, with coach and math teacher Thomas Bramhall (Copy of Barrows 845) (Given to GR historical Society)
Year :
1908
In Library Access Only
B0856-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
7th grade class outside Ridgewood Ave School, 1908 (Copy of Barrows 856 & 1099-S11) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1908
In Library Access Only
B0857-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Third grade posed outside Ridgewood Ave School, likely 1908 (Copy of Barrows 857) (Given the GR Historical Society
Year :
1908
In Library Access Only
B0913-EX
Format :
Document
Description :
Legal description of property for location of Glen Ridge Quarry and Mining Co. (Dealers in Brown Stone) - now the Central School playground - Document form dated "18___"(Copy of Barrows 913) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
In Library Access Only
B0914-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Moffet's Mill while in operation, c 1880 - View looking NE across Toney's Brook (Copy of Barrows 914) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1880
In Library Access Only
B0915-EX
Format :
Drawing
Description :
Sketched portrait of A.G. Darwin with description of his development of early Glen Ridge & buildings he constructed, including the Lackawanna (Ridgewood Ave) Train Station, & Glen Ridge Hall (Copy of Barrows 915) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
In Library Access Only
B0916-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Lackawanna Railroad grade crossing at Bloomfield Ave near Montclair, view NW - Bloomfield Ave trolley tracks, trolley car headed east, & part of stone bridge over Toney's Brook (Copy of Barrows 916) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
In Library Access Only
B0917-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Newly built Ridgewood Ave. School (opened in 1900), w/ old stone retaining walls along Bloomfield & Ridgewood Aves., view NE - First GR school building to house all grades and High School (Copy of Barrows 917) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1900
In Library Access Only
B0918-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Dodd Family in front of old "Brower Home" on Ridgewood Ave, c.1893 - Now site of Ridgewood Ave School - House moved to 28 High St, at SW corner of Belleville Ave. (Copy of Barrows 918) (See GR Heritage book p.27) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1893
In Library Access Only
B0919-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Early photo of Belleville Ave looking east from either High St. or Ridgewood Ave. - likely taken c.1900 - Church steeple on Bloomfield Green in the distance (Copy of Barrows 919) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
In Library Access Only
B0920-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Rear view of house, and barn & farm buildings on Old Kyner Farm - Watchung Ave near border of GR & Bloomfield (now north end of Ridgewood Ave.) (Copy of Barrows 920) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See also B0920A-EX)
Year :
In Library Access Only
B0920A-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Front view of house at Old Kyner Farm - Watchung Ave near border of GR and Bloomfield (now north end of Ridgewood Ave.) (Copy of Barrows 920A) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See also B0920-EX)
Year :
In Library Access Only
B0921-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Spite fence erected c.1906 by owner of property at SW corner of Ridgewood Ave. & Wildwood Terr., along boundary line with adjacent property on Wildwood Terr. - View from Wildwood Terr. looking SW (Copy of Barrows 921) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1906
In Library Access Only
B0922-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Mead Terrace (fka Benson St) looking NE c.1905-6 (correct dates) - tree line marks location of the single track Erie Railroad cut - houses are on Baldwin St, and Sherman & Ridgewood Aves (Copy of Barrows 922) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1905
In Library Access Only
B0923-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
50th Anniversary of Glen Ridge (in 1945) Celebration party in the Glen - View looking N across Toney's Brook (Copy of Barrows 923) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1945
In Library Access Only
B0924-EX
Format :
Postcard
Description :
Postcard photo of Lackawanna Station (Ridgewood Ave. Station), in 1908 when it also housed the post office - Shows wooden railing and stair case to track - View SW from across Ridgewood Ave. (Copy of Barrows 924) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1908
In Library Access Only
B0929-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Hayden's Mill, looking SE from across Belleville Ave. (demolished in 1924) - Now Freeman Field House & Hurrell Field - Curb cut at gaslamp was King St. (closed 1923) (Copy of Barrows 929) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1924
In Library Access Only
B0935-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Glen Ridge High School student body in front of Ridgewood Ave School, c 1906 (Copy of Barrows 935) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1906
In Library Access Only
B0936-EX
Format :
Article
Description :
Article with photo of RJ Beach house and later Clemens Herschel house (148 Ridgewood Ave.) - Demolished c 1930 for construction of Old Oak Rd. (Copy of Barrows 936) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
In Library Access Only
B0937-EX
Format :
Article
Description :
Excerpt titled "Glen Ridge and its Points of Interest" with early photo of Glen Ridge Hall & Lackawanna (Ridgewood Ave) Station, and narrative on Glen Ridge, c 1890 (Copy of Barrows 937) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1890
In Library Access Only
B0970-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
The Graham House (46 Highland Ave), c 1885 - Snow scene (Copy of Barrows 970) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
In Library Access Only
B0978-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Joseph D. Gallagher house (196 Ridgewood Ave) - part of original Gallagher house (on Clark St) moved to Ridgewood Ave before 1890 construction of Congregational Church - Razed for new High School c1967 (Copy of Barrows 978)(Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1890
In Library Access Only
B0981-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Nevins Church Street Press building at the corner of Midland Ave & Adams Pl. - Factory razed on Sept 17, 1954 - business moved to Clifton, NJ (Copy of Barrows 981; See also GR Heritage book p.39) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
In Library Access Only
B0991-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Ladies' Sewing Group, of the Glen Ridge British War Relief Society, during World War II - Working at Congregational Church (Copy of Barrows 991) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
In Library Access Only
B0992-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Women members of the Glen Ridge Red Cross, during World War II - Shown in uniform standing by a truck and shipping boxes (Copy of Barrows 992) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
In Library Access Only
B0993-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
American Red Cross Motor Corps, Glen Ridge Chapter - Mrs. Elizabeth Sibert (left) and Mrs. John Revene (right) with Red Cross Automobile (Copy of Barrows 993) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
In Library Access Only
B0994-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Red Cross women of the Glen Ridge Chapter - Serving coffee to soldiers at Newark Airport during World War II (Copy of Barrows 994) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
In Library Access Only
B0995-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Isaac Forshay at event honoring his 30 years of service to the Glen Ridge Chapter of American Red Cross, with Mrs. Weightman Edwards (Copy of Barrows 995) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
In Library Access Only
B0996-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Motor Ambulance given to Great Britain in WWII, by the citizens of Glen Ridge, thru the efforts of the Glen Ridge Committee of the British War Relief Society (Copy of Barrows 996) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1939
In Library Access Only
B0997-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Red Cross women in uniform, folding bandages during World War II (Copy of Barrows 997) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
In Library Access Only
B0999-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
GR Assistant Fire Chief George Stay - Also served as GR barber ("tonsorial artist") for 3 generations (Copy of Barrows 999) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
In Library Access Only
B1000-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
1912 composite view looking east from Bloomfield Ave. near Highland Ave. - Benson Rolling Mill (left) - Hayden Harness Factory (center) - Benson Homestead (right) - now Hurrell Field (Copy of Barrows 1000) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1912
In Library Access Only
B1001-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Flag pole and memorial monument in front of Ridgewood Ave. School - dedicated in 1922 to Glen Ridge men killed in WWI (Copy of Barrows 1001) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1922a
In Library Access Only
B1002-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Freeman Tennis Courts on Woodland Ave (in Montclair) c.1950 - Gift to Glen Ridge in 1930 from Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Freeman (Copy of Barrows 1002) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1950
In Library Access Only
B1004-back-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Back of B1004-EX: List of World War II draftees on Nov 29, 1940 - In front of Municipal Building with Mayor Alexander Elder, school marching band and others (Copy of Barrows 1004) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See B1004-EX front)
Year :
1940
In Library Access Only
B1004-front-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
World War II draftees on Nov 29, 1940 - In front of Municipal Building with Mayor Alexander Elder, school marching band and others (Copy of Barrows 1004) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See B1004-EX back for list of draftees)
Year :
1940
In Library Access Only
B1007-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
1888 Blizzard photo by E.P. Mitchell, view W from his Clark St. home (gone) - 197 & 201 Ridgewood Ave at left and center - AG Darwin house (later Chapman house, now GRHS) in distance left (Copy of Barrows 1007)(Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1888
In Library Access Only
B1033-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Mayor Harry P. St. Clair - Mayor of Glen Ridge from Jan 1, 1976 to Aug. 9 , 1976 (Copy of Barrows 1033) (GR Heritage book p.47) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
In Library Access Only
B1034-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Donald W. Bourne, GR Mayor August 6, 1976-January 1, 1977 (Barrows 1034; See GR Heritage book p.47) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1976
In Library Access Only
B1036-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Brower - Dodd House at 28 High St., built 1829-1830 - Moved from NE corner of Bloomfield & Ridgewood Ave. c.1900, when Ridgewood Ave School was built (Copy of Barrows 1036; Also GR Heritage book pg 8) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1976
In Library Access Only
B1043-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Congregational Church Men's Club costume fair c.1921-1925 - Dr. Clarence Wilson, long time pastor at far right - Includes list of names (Copy of Barrows 1043) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See also B1043-EX duplicate)
Year :
1925
In Library Access Only
B1043-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Congregational Church Men's Club costume fair c.1921-1925 - Dr. Clarence Wilson, long time pastor at far right (Copy of Barrows 1043) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See duplicate B1043-EX for list of names)
Year :
1921c
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B1046-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Group of Red Cross women outside knitting, during World War II (Copy of Barrows 1046) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
In Library Access Only
B1075-EX
Format :
Postcard
Description :
Glen Ridge Hall (GR Trust Co. building) c 1900 - Also shows Robert Davis (left - 220 Ridgewood Ave - Gone) and Burkhalter (right - 9 Woodland Ave.) houses in background (Copy of Barrows 1075) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1900
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B1076-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Glen Ridge Stores Building (Arcade) in 1917 - looking NW from across Bloomfield Ave. (Copy of Barrows 1076; From 1917 An Historical Sketch, p.32) (Given to GR Historical Society).
Year :
1917
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B1077-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Steam Locomotive used on Lackawanna Railroad before electrification of railroad (Copy of Barrows 1077) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See also B1078-EX)
Year :
In Library Access Only
B1078-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Steam Locomotive and train cars used on Lackawanna Railroad before electrification of railroad (Copy of Barrows 1078) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See also B1077-EX)
Year :
In Library Access Only
B1099-S01-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Third Grade in front of first Glen Ridge School (double house at 128-130 Linden Ave) in 1899 (Copy of Barrows 1099-S1) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1899
In Library Access Only
B1099-S03-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
1910-1911 GR High School Basketball Team - Northern NJ League Scholastic Champions (Copy of Barrows 1099-S3) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1910
In Library Access Only
B1099-S03-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
1910-1911 GR High School Basketball Team - Northern NJ League Scholastic Champions (Copy of Barrows 1099-S3) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1911
In Library Access Only
B1099-S06-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
2nd grade students in front of Ridgewood Ave School, 1903 (Copy of Barrows 1099-S6) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1903
In Library Access Only
B1099-S07-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Glen Ridge High School Graduation Class of 1908 (Copy of Barrows 1099-S7) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1908
In Library Access Only
B1099-S08-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Glen Ridge third graders in front of Ridgewood Ave School - 1904 (Copy of Barrows 1099-S8) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1904
In Library Access Only
B1099-S10-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
1911 GR High School Baseball Team (Copy of Barrows 1099-S10) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1911
In Library Access Only
B1099-S12-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
1913 Glen Ridge High School Student Committee (Copy of Barrows 1099-S12) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1913
In Library Access Only
B1099-S16-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
7th & 8th grades (correct grades) in 1904, in "Central School" classroom (now known as Ridgewood Ave School) (Copy of Barrows 1099-S16) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1904
In Library Access Only
B1099-S19-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Students in school play, c 1905 (Copy of Barrows 1099-S-19) (Given to GR historical Society)
Year :
1905
In Library Access Only
B1099-S20-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Glen Ridge School Play cast in costume on stage, c 1903 (Copy of Barrows 1099-S20) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1903
In Library Access Only
B1100-EX
Format :
Photo
Description :
Florence Brewer on bicycle in front of 35 Highland Ave, c 1895 (Copy of Barrows 1100-Ba22) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1895
In Library Access Only
EX
Format :
Map
Description :
Bloomfield portion of 1859 Essex County map, before Glen Ridge was incorporated - shows West Bloomfield (became Montclair), Speertown (now Upper Montclair) & Stone House Plains (now Brookdale) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1859
In Library Access Only
EX0001
Format :
Photo
Description :
House at 310 Ridgewood Avenue, built in 1893 - Said to be a copy of Shakespeare's house (Original source unknown) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1893
In Library Access Only
EX0002
Format :
Article
Description :
Drawing of A.G. Darwin residence (later the Chapman House at 204 Ridgewood Ave, now GR High School) and article about early GR - written before 1895 secession from Bloomfield (Original source unknown) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1895
In Library Access Only
EX0003
Format :
Document
Description :
Regular Borough Ticket ballot for April 9, 1895 election of Borough officials, first election following cession from Bloomfield (Copy in Subject File: Elections-Broadsides/Ballots) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1895
In Library Access Only
EX0004
Format :
Photo
Description :
Montclair Fire Co. 3 with Hose Cart purchased by GR in April 1895 (hand-drawn 2-wheeled Jumper) (Source: GR Fire Dept Golden Anniversary (1895-1945) booklet, p.17) (SF: Fire Dept-History) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1895
In Library Access Only
EX0005-back
Format :
Photo
Description :
Back of EX0005: Names of Kindergarteners in front of GR Men's Club (now PO property), c.1896 - Kindergarten classes held there from c.1895 - 1900 (Original source unknown) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See EX0005-front)
Year :
1895
In Library Access Only
EX0005-front
Format :
Photo
Description :
Kindergarten class in front of GR Men's Club (now PO property), where they were taught c.1895-1900 (previously at 21 Snowden Pl) (Original source unknown) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See EX0005-back for names)
Year :
1895
In Library Access Only
EX0006
Format :
Photo
Description :
Glen Ridge Fire alarm bell tower, built in 1896 (Copy from Fire Dept Golden Anniversary booklet, p.5 - See SF: Fire Dept-History) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1896
In Library Access Only
EX0007
Format :
Photo
Description :
Group of students in front of first Glen Ridge School (double house at 128-130 Linden Ave) - teacher Miss Clowes - c.1897 (Original source unknown - not Barrows 68) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1897
In Library Access Only
EX0008
Format :
Photo
Description :
9th Grade in front of first GR School building (double house at 128-130 Linden Ave) - c 1898 (Original source unknown) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See SF-Sch007)
Year :
1898
In Library Access Only
EX0009
Format :
Photo
Description :
Methodist Episcopal Church (on 24 Highland Ave. land), c.1900 - Building became Temple Shomrei Emunah & was moved S to Bloomfield Ave. in 1908 - burned down in 1950 (Original source unknown) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1900
In Library Access Only
EX0010
Format :
Photo
Description :
Girl, Elizabeth Schouler, watching train approach Ridgewood Ave. station from Hoboken in 1902 - Youngest daughter of William Schouler and Anna Dodd (259 Ridgewood Ave.) (Source: 1952 Trust Co. Exhibit) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See also EX0011)
Year :
1902
In Library Access Only
EX0011
Format :
Photo
Description :
Ridgewood Ave wooden bridge over Lackawanna RR in 1902 showing water main & town horse taxi service - Girl is Elizabeth Schouler (Source: 1952 Trust Co. Exhibit) (See also GR Heritage book p.70) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See also EX0010)
Year :
1902
In Library Access Only
EX0012
Format :
Photo
Description :
Glen Ridge Golf Club Women's Team on porch of Oxford Street Clubhouse, winners of match with Montclair, c.1902 (Original source unknown) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1902
In Library Access Only
EX0013-back
Format :
Photo
Description :
7th and 8th grades in 1902? 1904? - Miss Graw's class (Copy from SF: Schools-History) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See EX0013-front)
Year :
1902
In Library Access Only
EX0013-front
Format :
Photo
Description :
Back of EX0013: 7th and 8th grades in 1902? 1904? - Miss Graw's class (Copy from SF: Schools-History) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See EX0013-front)
Year :
1902
In Library Access Only
EX0014
Format :
Photo
Description :
1909 Christmas Day fire at 163 Ridgewood Ave. residence of James Pierson (Source: GR Historical Society house files) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1909
In Library Access Only
EX0015
Format :
Photo
Description :
1912-1913 Glen Ridge High School Basketball Team (Print of photo in 1913 Senior Annual) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1912
In Library Access Only
EX0016
Format :
Photo
Description :
1913-1914 GR High School Men's Basketball Team (Source: Print of photo in 1914 Senior Annual, pg 64 in digitized yearbook) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1914
In Library Access Only
EX0017
Format :
Photo
Description :
Canoe on Morris Canal (in Passaic County) - in Feb.1914 booklet "The Morris Canal Water Parkway, A Recreation Project 100 Miles Long" by the Morris Canal Parkway Assoc. (of Montclair) See GR Heritage book p.30) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1914
In Library Access Only
EX0018
Format :
Photo
Description :
Glen Ridge High School 1914 Baseball Team (Print of photo in 1914 GR High School Annual) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See duplicate EX018)
Year :
1914
In Library Access Only
EX0018
Format :
Photo
Description :
1914 GR High School Baseball Team (Source: Print of photo in 1914 Senior Annual, pg 75 in digitized yearbook) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See duplicate EX018)
Year :
1914
In Library Access Only
EX0019
Format :
Photo
Description :
1914 photo of Ridgewood Ave School taken from SW corner of Bloomfield & Ridgewood Aves looking NE (Print of photo in 1914 Sr Annual; Also in 1917 "GR: An Historical Sketch") (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1914
In Library Access Only
EX0020-back
Format :
Photo
Description :
Back of EX0020: Members of 1914 GR High School Football Team (Original source unknown) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See EX0020-front & EX0021)
Year :
1914
In Library Access Only
EX0020-front
Format :
Photo
Description :
Members of 1914 GR High School Football Team (See news article EX0021) (Given to GR Historical Society) (Original source unknown) (See EX0020-back)
Year :
1914
In Library Access Only
EX0021
Format :
Article
Description :
1914 Glen Ridge High School football team, with Coach C. Dudley Moore and Manager Al Streichenberg - Photo for an article (Original source unknown) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See EX0020 photo)
Year :
1914
In Library Access Only
EX0022-back
Format :
Photo
Description :
Back of EX0022: Staff of the GR High School publication "The Comet" in 1915 (Print of photo in 1915 Senior Annual, p.58 of digitized yearbook) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See EX0022-front)
Year :
1915
In Library Access Only
EX0022-front
Format :
Photo
Description :
Staff of the GR High School publication "The Comet" in 1915 (Print of photo in 1915 Senior Annual, p.58 of digitized yearbook) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See EX0022-back)
Year :
1915
In Library Access Only
EX0024
Format :
Photo
Description :
GR High School 1916 Baseball Team (Print of photo in 1916 Senior Annual) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1916
In Library Access Only
EX0025
Format :
Article
Description :
News article titled: Glen Ridge Cited as Model in Liberty Loan Campaign - published April 5, 1918 on p.1 of the Newark Evening News, Last Edition (See also copy in Subject File: War-WWI-History) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1918
In Library Access Only
EX0026
Format :
Exhibition Print
Description :
Glen Ridge High School Freshman Class of 1924, in front of Ridgewood Ave School (Print of photo in1924 Senior Annual) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1924
In Library Access Only
EX0027
Format :
Photo
Description :
5th Grade Class in front of Central School (on High St) in 1926 - Teacher Miss Trask (Original source unknown) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1926
In Library Access Only
EX0028-back
Format :
Photo
Description :
Back of EX0028: 3rd grade at Sherman Avenue School, c 1926 (Original source unknown) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See EX0028-front & also EX0029)
Year :
1926
In Library Access Only
EX0028-front
Format :
Photo
Description :
3rd grade at Sherman Avenue School, c 1926 (Original source unknown) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See EX0028-back & also EX0029)
Year :
1926
In Library Access Only
EX0029
Format :
Photo
Description :
3rd grade at Sherman Avenue School c 1926 - names identified during 1962 GR Trust Co. Exhibition (Original source unknown) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See also EX0028-front & -back)
Year :
1926
In Library Access Only
EX0030
Format :
Photo
Description :
Glen Ridge Tigers 1934 football team, organized and coached by Mr. Foote of Forest Avenue (Original source unknown) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1934
In Library Access Only
EX0030-back
Format :
Photo
Description :
Back of EX0030: GR Police Department officers and Commissioner Harold "Casey" Jones in front of municipal building, c.1932 (See EX0030-front) (Original source unknown)(Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1932
In Library Access Only
EX0030-front
Format :
Photo
Description :
GR Police Department officers and Commissioner Harold "Casey" Jones in front of municipal building, c.1932 (See EX0030-back) (Original source unknown) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1932
In Library Access Only
EX0031
Format :
Photo
Description :
GR Cheerleaders at Football Game, Nov. 11, 1938 (GR Heritage book, p.53) (Original source unknown) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1938
In Library Access Only
EX0033
Format :
Photo
Description :
Board of Education Membership in 1938 (Original source unknown) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1938
In Library Access Only
EX0034
Format :
Photo
Description :
North Side Ridgers baseball team - Howard Devaney & Robert Baumler, coaches - c.1943 (Source: GR Historical Society GRHS collection) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1943
In Library Access Only
EX0035
Format :
Photo
Description :
Bronze plaque in boulder at Palmer Field (Forest Ave. School) - Dedicated June 1944 to memory of Herbert Spencer Palmer (Original source unknown) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See also EX0037)
Year :
1944
In Library Access Only
EX0036
Format :
Photo
Description :
Group photo of active volunteer and paid GR firemen in 1945 (Copy from Fire Dept Golden Anniversary booklet, p.12-13 - See SF: Fire Dept-History & -Photos) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1945
In Library Access Only
EX0037
Format :
Photo
Description :
Palmer Field playground at Forest Avenue School in 1952 - Named in honor of Herbert S. Palmer, leading Borough citizen. (Copy from SF: Schools - Forest Ave School) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See also EX0035)
Year :
1952
In Library Access Only
EX0038
Format :
Photo
Description :
Riders disembarking from the last Bloomfield Ave Trolley car arriving at the Montclair Car Barn - March 31, 1952 (Original source unknown) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1952
In Library Access Only
EX0039
Format :
Photo
Description :
84 Ridgewood Ave. - published in the 1965 "A Unique Community" booklet issued by the Mayor's Committee on Information (See SF: History-Brochures/Pamphlets) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1965
In Library Access Only
EX0040
Format :
Photo
Description :
Bridge over railroad on Ridgewood Ave, by train station & Darwin Pl. in 1976 - view looking N toward intersection with Bloomfield Ave. (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1976
In Library Access Only
EX0041
Format :
Photo
Description :
Bus shelter on SW corner of Bloomfield & Ridgewood Aves. in 1976 (snow scene) - former site of Nathan Russell Real Estate Building (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1976
In Library Access Only
EX0042
Format :
Photo
Description :
Glen Ridge Congregational Church in 1976 - SE corner of Ridgewood Ave. & Clark St. (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1976
In Library Access Only
EX0043
Format :
Photo
Description :
Christ Episcopal Church in 1976, on NE corner of Bloomfield & Park Aves. (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1976
In Library Access Only
EX0044
Format :
Photo
Description :
James Robley House, 100 Glen Ridge Ave, in 1976 - probably built between 1854-1859 (See also GR Heritage book p.8 - Photo c. 1977) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1977
In Library Access Only
EX0045
Format :
Photo
Description :
46 Highland Ave. in 1976 - originally known as the Graham House (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1976
In Library Access Only
EX0046
Format :
Photo
Description :
35 Highland Ave. in 1976 - originally known as AR Brewer House - remodeled (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1976
In Library Access Only
EX0047
Format :
Photo
Description :
Phineas Ward House, 298 Washington St, in 1976 - appears on 1856 Thomas Highs Map - probably a farmhouse before 1851, with additions between 1875-1885 (See GR Heritage book p.8) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1976
In Library Access Only
EX0048
Format :
Photo
Description :
John Dougherty House, 25 Lincoln St., in 1976 - built c.1856 (See GR Heritage book p.8) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1976
In Library Access Only
EX0049
Format :
Photo
Description :
John Rassbach house in 1976 - Built after 1862 on Cadmus St. (now Midland Ave.) and moved to 318 Maolis Ave (See GR Heritage book p.8) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1976
In Library Access Only
EX0050
Format :
Photo
Description :
Bradbury-Langstroth House, 289 Washington St., in 1976 - built before 1856 (See GR Heritage book p.8) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1976
In Library Access Only
EX0051
Format :
Photo
Description :
Anson McCloud House,190 Bay Ave., in 1976 - built in 1856 and appears on 1859 Walling Map of Essex County (See GR Heritage book p.8) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1976
In Library Access Only
EX0052
Format :
Photo
Description :
Midlantic Bank building on Ridgewood Ave. in 1976 (snow scene) - formerly the Glen Ridge Trust Company (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1976
In Library Access Only
EX0053
Format :
Photo
Description :
45 Clark St in 1976 - Upper story was Nathan Russell's Real Estate Office building, moved from original location at 234 Ridgewood Ave c.1906 (SE corner Bloomfield Ave) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1976
In Library Access Only
EX0054
Format :
Photo
Description :
North wing of New GR High School in 1976 - occupying former site of Henry S. Chapman House at 204 Ridgewood Ave. (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1976
In Library Access Only
EX0055
Format :
Exhibition Print
Description :
Former site of Benson Mill - NW corner of Belleville & Benson Aves. Photo shows Paddle Tennis Courts in 1976 (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1976
In Library Access Only
EX0056
Format :
Photo
Description :
Glen Ridge Post Office built in 1936 (formerly site of Men's Club, aka Glen Ridge Club) - Photo 1976 by Ed Ferdon (Given to GR historical Society)
Year :
1976
In Library Access Only
EX0057
Format :
Photo
Description :
Deacon Isaac Dodd's Family Plot in Bloomfield Cemetery - Abijah Dodd's stone is the small white stone in background - Photo Oct. 1976 (See also SF: History-Photos-People and GR Heritage book p.6) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1976
In Library Access Only
EX0058
Format :
Photo
Description :
Bell Telephone Company Building in 1976 - on northside of intersection of Bloomfield, Hillside and Park Aves. - formerly site of Herman Cadmus House (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1976
In Library Access Only
EX0059
Format :
Photo
Description :
Police Department members in front of Municipal Building, Chief Dugan (front row center) - taken between 1977 and 1995 (Original source unknown) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
1977
In Library Access Only
EX0060
Format :
Photo
Description :
Ernest "Si" Slocum, Glen Ridge author - died in 1933 (Original source unknown) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
In Library Access Only
EX0061
Format :
Photo
Description :
Lawrence Perry with his dog Danny - newspaper correspondent and writer - Glen Ridge Fire Chief for many years (Copy of Barrows 172) (Also on p.5 of Fire Dept Golden Anniversary booklet, see SF: Fire Dept-History) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
In Library Access Only
EX0062
Format :
Photo
Description :
Football game at Hurrell Field after 1924 - Freeman Field House in the background (Original source unknown) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
In Library Access Only
EX0063-front
Format :
Photo
Description :
School children on steps of unidentified building (Original source unknown - Photo was in 1952 Trust Co. 40th Anniversary Exhibit) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See EX0063-back)
Year :
In Library Access Only
EX0064
Format :
Photo
Description :
Building occupied by General George Washington in Revolutionary Days - Corner of Ashland Ave. and Washington St. (Source of original unknown) (Given to GR Historical Society)
Year :
In Library Access Only
EX023-back
Format :
Photo
Description :
Back of EX023: Glen Ridge High School Delta Phi Fraternity, photo for June 1915 class dinner (Original source unknown) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See E023-front)
Year :
1915
In Library Access Only
EX23-front
Format :
Photo
Description :
Glen Ridge High School Delta Phi Fraternity, photo for June 1915 class dinner (Original source unknown) (Given to GR Historical Society) (See EX023-back)
Year :
1915