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mooseLimbsCatLicks t1_j9uncs6 wrote

Reply to comment by Jahooodie in Let's make a list - What 25 places/things are core to JC? by Jahooodie

https://architecturaltrust.org/easements/about-the-trust/trust-protected-communities/historic-districts-in-new-jersey/hamilton-park-historic-district/ these parks are from the 1800s and full of history. I love to imagine what JC was like in the 1800s and am fascinated by old maps where you can see the same exact roads we have, the same parks etc.

Newport has a bunch of signs about very old history. Jc was originally a Dutch colony.

I’ve seen similar random historic signs around liberty state park, and the morris canal

Of all the US this is one of the oldest places around here with the most history

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Jahooodie OP t1_j9uop26 wrote

I'm not personally unaware of the historic nature of the parks, but am asking the question in relation to including them in the list. I guess the people downvoting me don't get that? Most cities of that era would have somewhat similar parks. What makes ours so uniquely must-see, is my point. Maybe the story that was the life of Van Vorst- fancy rich people area, crack houses in the 80s, and the revival had the wonderful VVP Association volunteers make it the wonderful spot it is today

Debated including Morris Canal in the OP, as it's incredibly important to early American history but most folks don't know why. Would you point people to the Morris Square Park plaques as 'the point'?

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mooseLimbsCatLicks t1_j9up2tx wrote

I think if you don’t know what you’re seeing, it’s not that valuable. It would be cool to have a historic tour of jc with a tour guide.

I wonder if there is a collection of where the historic signs are , and there could be just a trail to follow to read about the various histories.

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