Park Ridge Trail
My name is Daniel Tallman, and I am currently a Life Scout in Troop 80 in Park Ridge, NJ. I am pursuing the rank of Eagle Scout. This webpage, along with the historical markers that can be found across Park Ridge are my project. I’ve always been very interested in history, and I wanted to exhibit that passion into my Eagle Project. I am currently going into my Senior Year at Park Ridge High School, and I am proud to be the President of both the Executive Student Council and the Thespian Society. I intend to study Linguistics and Education in college.
The markers document ten historical sites in Park Ridge. These sites range from early commercial endeavors to religious landmarks. I invite you to walk the “historical trail” | have created by starting at Mill Pond and ending at what used to be the location of Mittag and Volger. Each marker will guide you to the next. A QR code is on each site marker, and when scanned, will open an internet webpage from the Pascack Historical Society providing more information about the specific site. The webpages with more information on each site can be found without scanning a QR code by simply visiting the Pascack Historical Society’s website, or by clicking “Start Trail” below. An interactive Google Map is below for convenience. Zoom in on one of the historic sites, and click the green icon for an image (if available), or use the walking directions in blue for guidance.
It took approximately seven months to complete this project, and I could not be anymore grateful or proud of my volunteers and sponsors who helped make this possible. Most importantly. I would like to give a sincere thank you to the Board of Trustees of the Pascack Historical Society for all the help and inspiration I needed to get this done. The Society agreed to host my project on their website with “open arms” because of their strong interest in the historical preservation of Park Ridge. New Jersey. I hope you enio my Eagle Project, and immerse yourself in the wonderful history of Park Ridge!
(Bio info above is current as of 8/10/16)
1. Mill Pond (63 Mill Road)
The Mill Pond since its creation has always been an integral part of the landscape of Park Ridge. Mill Pond...
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2. John G. Ackerson House (142 Pascack Road)
From heroes of the American Revolution to businessmen, the Ackersons were a prolific family in Park Ridge history. Legend says...
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3. Park Ridge High School (2 Park Ave)
Park Ridge High School has been teaching students for close to 150 years but the history of education in Park...
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4. Park Avenue Hotel (71 Park Ave)
The Park Avenue Hotel is an important landmark that represented the commercial success of Park Ridge. The hotel was located...
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5. Depot Square Stores (5 Hawthorne Ave)
The Park Ridge Depot Square stores have an important link to Park Ridge history. The square was fully funded and...
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6. Park Ridge Train Depot (10 Hawthorne Ave)
The Park Ridge Train Depot was built in 1871 and represented one of the most important economic developments in the...
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7. Masonic Temple (147 Kinderkamack Road)
The Masonic Society has a long history in Park Ridge. The Masonic Temple is home to the Freemasons. The Freemasons...
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8. Park Ridge Methodist Church (70 Highview Ave)
The Methodist Church is an important landmark, which reinforces the culture of faith in Park Ridge history. The church opened...
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9. Park Ridge A.M.E. Church (176 Mansfield Road)
The Church first opened its doors in 1890 and began providing religious services to the African Methodist Episcopal community in...
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10. Mittag & Volger (Veterans Park)
In the latter years of the 19th century Mittag & Volger became the foundation of Park Ridge’s industrial legacy. Established...
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