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 in 1887, the hugely important factory made carbon paper and […]
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 Park Ridge. The predecessor to the church was located in […]
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 its doors in 1909 when the first worship service was […]
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 are an international order established for mutual help and fellowship. […]
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 history of Park Ridge. Originally completed in two months, the […]
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 built in 1871 by the residents of “Old Pascack”, 14 […]
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 on the corner of Park and Maple Avenues and served […]
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 Ridge is much older. Park Ridge built its first school […]
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 that the Ackerson family homestead was the center of early […]
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 began as a concept in the early 1900’s when former […]