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Flower Hill Cemetery (North Bergen, New Jersey)

Flower Hill Cemetery is located in North Bergen, New Jersey. It is cojoined with Hoboken Cemetery and Machpelah Cemetery. History In 1900, many who died in the fire of the SS Saale and SS Bremen on the North River (Hudson River) at Hoboken were interred at the cemetery. Some of the others who perished in the massive fire on the Hoboken piers in 1900 were buried at the adjacent cemeteries in gravesites purchased by the shipping company. Headstones of interest include those of American Civil War soldiers Decatur Dorsey and Christian Woerner, and the side-by-side headstones of World War I Army privates Horace Shields and Freeman Norris, who died just over a month apart in June and July 1949. One headstone regarded as among the most interesting is the faux tree-trunk of Frank and Sally Bello, who died in 1956 and 1992, respectively, and which was dedicated by their children. Among those regarded as the most poignant are the Guidotti plot and the Adolph Lankering Family Vault. The former includes a four-foot-tall headstone with a right-hand side column with a curled leaves etching. At the top of the column is depicted a tree branch cross and roses, and chiseled oval spaces for the four children, two of which are filled as of 2013. Notable burials Ed Alberian (1920–1997) children's television actor and entertainer Frank J. Bart (1883–1961) World War I Medal of Honor recipient Decatur Dorsey (1836–1891) Civil War Medal of Honor recipient William Joseph Peter (1832–1918), brewer, painter, philanthropist Charles Schreyvogel, (1861–1912), American painter known for Western scenes One Commonwealth war grave of a Royal Marine Light Infantry Private of World War I. See also List of cemeteries in Hudson County, New Jersey References External links Flower Hill Cemetery at Find a Grave New Jersey Civil War Gravestones
Flying W Airport

Flying W Airport (FAA LID: N14) is a public-use airport located one nautical mile (1.852 km) southwest of the central business district of Lumberton, New Jersey in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. The airport is privately owned. The address is 60 Fostertown Road, Medford, New Jersey 08055. Facilities and aircraft Former Eastern Air Lines pilot William Whitesell opened the airport in 1961 as a Texas-themed fly-in resort, the Flying W Ranch. It grew into Flying W Airways (FWA) which invested heavily in the expected 1970s Alaska oil boom by funding an Alaska airline to fly Lockheed L-100 Hercules (civil version of C-130 military transport) aircraft for oil companies. In 1969, the airport hosted the first FWA Hercules, a large aircraft for such a small airport. But an open-ended environmental challenge delayed the expected boom, leading to the near-immediate bankruptcy (and ultimate shuttering) of FWA. The now non-operational airport was sold in bankruptcy in 1971, and not reopened until 1984. Flying W Airport covers an area of 170 acres (69 ha) at an elevation of 49 feet (15 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 01/19 with an asphalt surface measuring 3,496 by 75 feet (1066 x 22 m). For the 12-month period ending February 19, 2009, the airport had 74,222 aircraft operations, an average of 203 per day: 100% general aviation. At that time there were 119 aircraft based at this airport: 85% single-engine, 8% helicopters and 7% multi-engine. In 2016, the portion of the airport within Medford Township was proposed to be converted to a 450-unit housing complex by 2025. The deal would not affect the restaurant and motel complex within Lumberton Township. The 28-room motel closed in October 2019. The 'Snack Shack' and bar closed in March 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but re-opened. Incidents and accidents September 8, 2017: Country music musician and vocalist Troy Gentry was killed in the 2017 Medford, New Jersey, helicopter crash. The accident was primarily attributed to the pilot's "failure to maintain rotor rpm... which resulted in an uncontrolled descent." References External links Official website Resources for this airport: FAA airport information for N14 AirNav airport information for N14 FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker SkyVector aeronautical chart for N14
Fort Nonsense (Morristown, New Jersey)

Fort Nonsense is one of four sites comprising the Morristown National Historical Park, in Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey, United States. Two other sites in Morris County are the Ford Mansion and Jockey Hollow. The fourth is the New Jersey Brigade Encampment Site in Bernardsville, Somerset County. Fort Nonsense occupies a high hilltop overlooking Morristown, and is believed to have been the site of a signal fire or smoke signal, along with earthworks. It was originally built at the order of General George Washington in 1777 for use during the American Revolutionary War that began in 1775 and was ended in 1783 by the Treaty of Paris. History The derivation of the name "Fort Nonsense" is unknown. Researchers say it does not appear in any known document before 1833. The often cited story is that Washington's original purpose for constructing the fort was to keep the American troops busy and out of trouble; however, Washington's intention is reportedly disclosed by an order in 1777, issued as he moved the Continental Army to the Middlebrook encampment. The National Park Service provides these details: It was common for a small fortification to be built for the protection of military encampments and strategic military depots. Originally referred to as "the Hill" or "Kinney’s Hill," it commanded the town. Washington’s men dug trenches, raised embankments, built a guardhouse for 30 men, and fortified the crown of the hill with an earthwork redoubt or breastwork. The main function of the Fort was as a place of retreat for guards stationed in the town. The location of Fort Nonsense is at the highest point rising above a relatively level plateau west of the Watchung Mountains on which Morristown was settled. The strategic point provides a clear view of the lands to the north, east, and south with a range of mountains arising directly to the west of the point. The mountains of northern New Jersey provided safe retreats behind natural barriers that the British troops and their conscripted Hessian auxiliaries to Great Britain were never ordered to scale after they had fared badly while attempting to negotiate the few passes, such as Hobart Gap. The movements of the British and their troops between New York and Philadelphia skirted along the coastal and narrow piedmont regions of the state until passing the southern boundary of the mountain ranges, readily visible to the scouts stationed atop the mountains to monitor their movement. George Washington ordered a signal beacon to be built at the fort as part of a wider network but it is unclear if it was ever built. Current status As it is not a current strategic outlook post but is rather a public park, much of the forest has grown back. The park service maintains open space on the east facade and the very top where a parking lot and a small park with a period cannon are located. The eastward view encompasses the entire New York City skyline, Morristown's busy South Street, and most towns in between Morristown and New York City. References External links Information about the fort on the park service site Morristown: “So Hard a Winter”
Frankford Plains Cemetery

Frankford Plains Cemetery is a cemetery located in Frankford Township in Sussex County, New Jersey in the United States. Founded in 1927, it is located on Plains Road in Frankford. The site of the cemetery was once home to a church of timber construction. Notable burials Russ Van Atta (1906–1986), Major League Baseball pitcher (New York Yankees, St. Louis Browns), Sussex County Sheriff (1941–1944) References External links Frankford Plains Cemetery at Find a Grave
Franklin Inn

The Franklin Inn, also known as the Franklin Inn-Van Liew Homestead, is located at 2371 Amwell Road (Route 514) in East Millstone, New Jersey. The oldest portion of the structure was built as a farmhouse was built by Cornelius Van Liew in 1752. After the American Revolutionary War, the house was known as the Annie Van Liew house, after the daughter of Cornelius who successfully sued the British government for property damage and loss incurred during the war. After the Van Liew family sold the property, the farmhouse was remodeled as a tavern and inn. The Franklin Inn was added to the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing property of the East Millstone Historic District on March 17, 1983. History Cornelius Van Liew (1734-1777) married Antje Bowman aka Anne Bowman in 1757, and they lived in the house. Their children were: Frederick Van Liew (1758-?); Cornelius Van Liew (1762-?); Antje "Anne" Van Liew (1764-?); Marya "Mary" van Liew (1766-?); Deneys van Liew (1767-?); Johanis "John" Van Liew (1770-?); and Helena Van Liew (1772-?) In June 1777, during the Revolutionary War, Charles Cornwallis commandeered the house and used it as his headquarters for five days. Several thousand British troops were encamped nearby in what is now Colonial Park Arboretum and Gardens. William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe and his troops were in New Brunswick, New Jersey and Middlebush, New Jersey. During the war, American Revolutionary generals used the house to hold meetings. The house and property stayed with the Van Liew family until 1822, when it was sold to John Wyckoff. Wyckoff rented the property, and it was used as a tavern starting in 1829. The Delaware and Raritan Canal nearby was opened in 1834. The tavern was closed in 1916 with prohibition. The building was home to a popular used bookstore that operated from 1992 until the building was closed in 2009 as a result of the damage sustained by the periodic flooding of the Delaware & Raritan Canal and the Millstone River. Gallery References External links Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. NJ-648, "Van Liew House, Amwell Road, East Millstone, Somerset County, NJ", 4 photos, 17 measured drawings, 7 data pages Franklin Inn on the Meadows Foundation web site Franklin Township Public Library's Photo Archive of the Franklin Inn
Готель Франклін

Готель Франклін чи заїжджий двір Франкліна (англ. Franklin Inn) — побудований Корнеліусом Ван Лю в 1752 році. Розташований на Амвел-Роуд 2371 (514 дорога), Іст-Мілстоун, штат Нью-Джерсі. Спочатку це був фермерський будинок Ван Лю, він також був відомий як будинок Енні Ван Люіса, після того перебудований в заїжджий двір, який мав таверну та готель «Franklin House Hotel». Історія Корнеліус Ван Лю (1734—1777) одружився з Антьє Бауман, також відомою як Енні Бауман в 1757 році, і вони жили в цьому будинку. Вони мали дітей: Фредерік Ван Лю (1758 -?); Корнеліус Ван Лю (1762 -?); Антьє «Енні» Ван Лю (1764 -?); Марія «Мері» Ван Лю (1766 -?); Деніс Ван Лю (1767 -?); Жоаніс «Джон» Ван Лю (1770 -?); Хелена Ван Лю (1772 -?) У червні 1777 року, під час Війни за незалежність, Чарльз Корнуолліс захопив будинок і використовував його як свою штаб-квартиру протягом п'яти днів. Кілька тисяч британського війська розташувалися табором поблизу в тому, що зараз зветься Дендрарій і сади Колоніального парку. Вільям Гау, 5-ий віконт Гау і його війська були в Нью-Брансвіку і Мідлбуші, обидва у Нью-Джерсі. Під час війни генерали американської революції використовували будинок для проведення зустрічей. Будинок і майно залишився з родиною Ван Лю до 1822 року, коли він був проданий Джону Уайкоффу. Уайкофф орендував будинок, і він використовувався як таверна починаючи з 1829 року. Розташований поруч канал Делавер-Рейритан був відкритий в 1834 році. Таверна була закрита в 1916 році завдяки заборони алкоголю. Будівля в даний час працює як сховище старих книг Фонду Мідоуз. Примітки Посилання HABS documents of the Franklin Inn [Архівовано 15 лютого 2019 у Wayback Machine.] Franklin Inn on the Meadows Foundation web site Franklin Township Public Library's Photo Archive of the Franklin Inn
Fred E. and Elaine Cox Clever House

The Fred E. and Elaine Cox Clever House at 417 Sherry Way, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, was designed by architect Louis Kahn. The Clevers commissioned Kahn to design it in 1957 after seeing his influential Trenton Bath House; it was completed in 1962. It is one of only nine built houses designed by Kahn, who is best known for designing institutional buildings. In early 2015, the Clever house, having fallen into serious disrepair was listed for sale. Structure In the center of the house is a spacious living room, around which are grouped five smaller rooms, each with its own pyramidal roof. The living room itself is capped by a complex roof composed of four large angular structures that look something like four oversize gables that meet in the center. The two flat surfaces that form the sides of each gable-like structure extend far downwards diagonally to meet the corresponding surfaces from the two adjacent structures. The four meeting points of all of these structures rest on four L-shaped concrete block formations positioned at the edges of the living room. They are about the height of standard rooms and have the appearance of small rooms protruding into the high-ceilinged living room. Their reverse sides provide closet-like spaces for other parts of the house. The roof structure, which is about 18 feet (5.5 m) high at its highest point and whose underside is finished with narrow wooden strips, forms the ceiling of the living room. Large triangular windows with protruding hoods in each of the four gables provide natural light for the living room while minimizing direct sunlight. The triangular windows are fixed in place, but beside them are wooden panels that can be opened for ventilation. The house was designed during a period in which Kahn was interested in structures based on triangular geometries, largely inspired by Anne Tyng, a co-worker and the mother of one of his children. References External links The Clever House project page at the Louis I. Kahn Archives at the University of Pennsylvania Google StreetView
Freehold Raceway

Freehold Raceway was a half-mile (0.80 km) harness racetrack in Freehold, New Jersey, United States. At the time of its closure in December 2024, it was the oldest racetrack in the United States. History Horse races have been taking place at Freehold Raceway since the 1830s. The Monmouth County Agricultural Society was formed on December 17, 1853, and in 1854 they began holding an annual fair at Freehold Raceway with harness racing. In 1984, an electrical fire destroyed the main building. Racing was then held under tents until the new building was completed in 1986. In 1990, Freehold Raceway Mall opened up across the street, and was, until 2007, decorated with harness racing motif. In 1998, Freehold was acquired by a joint venture of Penn National Gaming and Greenwood Racing, owner of Parx Casino and Racing. From 1998 to 2010, Freehold Raceway was the home of the Cane Pace, a harness horse race run annually since 1955; in 1956 the race joined with the Little Brown Jug and the Messenger Stakes to become the first leg in the Triple Crown of Harness Racing for Pacers. In 2005, Freehold was also the temporary home of the Yonkers Trot, part of the Triple Crown of Harness Racing for Trotters, while renovations took place at Yonkers Raceway. Closure In September 2024 track officials announced that Freehold Raceway would close at the end of the year, with the track's general manager citing operational reasons with no "plausible way forward." Freehold's last racing program was held on December 28, 2024, with over 1,000 spectators in attendance. The final race was won by T's Raider II, driven by Johnathan Ahle. As of the announcement of its closure, there was no word on future plans for the Freehold Raceway site. By 2026, plans are in the works to redevelop the entire Freehold Raceway site into retail which would include shops and restaurants. There is also plans to add some sort of housing on site. Plans for this new development are currently on going and are partially the result of the continued success of Freehold Raceway Mall which neighbors the property. Triple Dead Heat Freehold Raceway was the site of the first ever photo finish triple dead heat win in a harness race. Double, triple and even quadruple dead heats were more commonly awarded in horse racing when finishes were judged by the naked eye in real time. With the advent of photo finish technology in the second quarter of the 20th century, there was a significant decrease in dead heats. During a harness race on October 3, 1953, the noses of horses Patchover (driven by Ed Myer), Payne Hall (F. Albertson) and Penny Maid (E. Beede) passed the finish line at exactly the same time. See also Gambling in New Jersey References External links Freehold Raceway Official Site
Frelinghuysen Arboretum

The George Griswold Frelinghuysen Arboretum (127 acres) is an arboretum located at 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, New Jersey and is open daily without charge. The arboretum is also the headquarters of the Morris County Parks Commission. The arboretum features thematic collections of plant life, including ornamental grasses, spring-blooming shrubs and perennials, summer shrubs and cutbacks, fall fruit and foliage, shade trees, and a garden called the "promising plants garden" which has underused plants supplied by nurseries, growers, and breeders. In front of the large main house there is the Great Lawn, a large gently sloping manicured grassy expanse in the style of an English county manor landscape; it is the site of outdoor concerts in the warmer months. There are different nature and horse trails. There is a Braille Nature Trail in a small wooded hollow just off the Great Lawn which was designed for hands-on exploration. The Kathryn A. Porter "Branching Out!" Garden is worked on by children ages 5–13 during a spring after-school and summer program; the course of study includes cooking and crafts. Participants grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers to take home. The Patriots' Path is a network of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails and green open spaces, and links to other parks in New Jersey. History The arboretum surrounds the Frelinghuysens' Colonial Revival mansion and its formal gardens, and features nature trails with labeled trees and shrubs. The arboretum was established on the site of Whippany Farm, owned by George Griswold Frelinghuysen (1851-1936), son of Frederick T. Frelinghuysen, and a New York City patent attorney and president of Ballantine Brewing Company from 1905 until his retirement, and Sara Ballantine (1858-1940) of Newark, New Jersey, granddaughter of the founder Peter Ballantine of the Ballantine Brewing Company. In 1920, Mrs. Sara Ballantine planted roses, and the rose beds were laid out between the spokes of a Chippendale style brick wall set in a basket weave pattern. In 1964 their daughter, Matilda Frelinghuysen (1887-1969) began plans to turn the estate into an arboretum. Today's Frelinghuysen Arboretum was dedicated in 1971. Gallery See also List of botanical gardens in the United States References External links Official website
The Frog and the Peach

The Frog and The Peach is a restaurant in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States with Bruce Lefebvre as owner and executive chef. History The restaurant was founded in 1983 by the married couple Betsy Alger and Jim Black. The name of the restaurant comes from a comedy sketch by Peter Cook and Dudley Moore. Reviews It was AOL's City Guide's "Best All-Around Restaurant in North Jersey" in 2005–2006. The restaurant was rated the fourth most popular restaurant in New Jersey by Zagat. The Star-Ledger awarded four stars to the restaurant in January 2007. Resident chef and owner In May 2012, Lefebvre purchased the restaurant. Lefebvre had been the executive chef at the restaurant since 2001. He was born in 1969 in Edison, New Jersey and was raised in Sea Girt, New Jersey. Lefebvre graduated from Wake Forest University and then applied to The Culinary Institute of America. After graduating, he worked briefly at The Frog and the Peach, but then left to work at Aureole, Lespinasse, and Dan's on Main Street in Metuchen, New Jersey before returning to Frog and Peach in 2000 as sous chef. References
G. G. Green's Block

G.G. Green's Block is located in Woodbury, Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. The building was built in 1880 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 25, 2001. Earthquake damage Following the 2011 Virginia earthquake the vacant building and attached structures, which were also vacant, were ruled structurally unsafe. The sidewalk in front of the building as well as the adjoining streets were fenced off by the City of Woodbury. Due to several liens placed on the building and against the owner, the decision on what to do with the building fell to the City. Estimates to demolish the building ranged as high as $950,000. Woodbury City reached out to developers to take control of the property. A deal was struck with the RPM Development Group to repair the building, turn the ground floor into retail space, and construct age restricted apartments on the upper floors. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Gloucester County, New Jersey References
Garden State Park Racetrack

Garden State Park Racetrack, var en hästkapplöpningsbana i Cherry Hill i New Jersey. Banan öppnades den 7 juli 1942 och stängdes den 3 maj 2001. Banan började rivas 2003, och på platsen finns nu ett centrum bestående av butiker, restauranger, lägenheter, radhus och bostadsrätter. Historia Grundande och tidiga år Garden State Park öppnade den 7 juli 1942 efter materialförseningar, då USA gått med i andra världskriget. På grund av att krigsmyndigheterna beslagtagit 30 000 ton konstruktionsstål konstruerade utvecklaren Eugene Mori större delen av Garden State Parks utsmyckningar i georgisk stil av trä. Större lopp Under sina glansdagar var banan värd för det nyinstiftade galopplöpet Jersey Derby. Även Garden State Stakes och Gardenia Stakes arrangerades på banan, och även Garden State Futurity, där bland annat Whirlaway, Citation och Secretariat möttes 1972. Trav- och passgångsbanan hade en banlängd på 1 mile (1 609 m), och 1988 arrangerades travloppet March of Dimes Trot på banan, till förmån för välgörenhetsstiftelsen March of Dimes. Tanken med loppet var en duell mellan den amerikanska världsrekordhållaren Mack Lobell, som just sålts till Sverige och den berömda franska travaren Ourasi. Båda hästarna hade tävlat i Europa men aldrig mötts. Loppet, som senare kom att kallas för Århundradets lopp vanns av amerikanskfödda Sugarcane Hanover, före franske Ourasi och amerikanskfödda Mack Lobell. Stängning Efter flera år med förlust besutades det att Garden State Park skulle stängas 2001, bland annat efter att New Jerseys guvernör Christine Todd Whitman sagt nej till att tillåta spelautomater på travbanor i delstaten. Referenser Externa länkar Wikimedia Commons har media som rör Garden State Park Racetrack.