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Dr. John Taylor HouseWhere: in the John Taylor Building,
210 Main Street, Boonton, NJ 07005
(free parking in the rear)

Phone: 973 402-8840
Hours: Sundays 1PM - 4PM or by appointment 
e-mail:  boontonhistory@boonton.org

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Monthly News Bulletin -  January 2012

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The Boonton Historical Society and Museum was founded in 1959 by a group of business people and others who were interested in preserving and promoting Boonton's history, which dates to the mid-1700's. The original village of Boonton now lies under the Jersey City Reservoir. Today's Boonton began in about 1829 as a result of the construction of the Morris Canal and the development of the New Jersey Iron Company.

The Society's extensive collection of Boonton historical material is housed in the landmark John Taylor Building at 210 Main Street. This house, which combines elements of Colonial Revival and Victorian Gothic styles, was built in 1897-8 for use as a residence and office for Dr. John L. Taylor. His wife Adelaide had received the land as a gift from her father, the Hon. John L. Kanouse.

MISSION STATEMENT:
The Boonton Historical Society and Museum is a non-profit organization, incorporated in 1959, located in the town of Boonton, New Jersey.  Its mission is to:

  1. Preserve and protect the town of Boonton's unique cultural, architectural and industrial history;
  2. Preserve and share the area's rich history, folklore, arts and humanities of the past and present;
  3. Encourage preservation and restoration of historic landmarks in the town;
  4. Protect and display the museum's collections; and
  5. Provide educational programs, guided historical tours and exhibitions to a diverse population.

The Museum Gift Shop at the John Taylor Building is open during regular museum hours and by appointment, and carries Boonton-related books, maps, magnets, Boontonware, T-shirts, sweatshirts, prints, postcards, greeting cards - and much more!
Also available: many books, including - Boonton was an Irontown by Peter C. Wendt, Jr.(2002).
Gift Shop orders can be placed with Tammie Holloway at tammie_eric@verizon.net.

GIFT SHOP

 
CHRISTMAS CLEARANCE SALE!


75% OFF
ALL CHRISTMAS ITEMS
IN OUR NEW
GIFT SHOP ANNEX!

ADDITIONAL BARGAINS:
3 TABLES OF DISCOUNT MERCHANDISE!
* $5 AND UNDER
* $1 AND UNDER
* FREE!

SALE ENDS JANUARY 31ST, 2012

VISIT OUR NEW GIFT SHOP ANNEX LOCATED ON THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE MUSEUM FOR GREAT BARGAINS!

2012 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

- Afternoon & Evening Programs -



Exhibits

Permanent - "Boonton: the Early Years"
The permanent exhibit of the history of Boonton from 1741 to 1903, chronicled in a timeline, photographs, text and artifacts.
(Image 1 & Image 2
)


2012 WALKING TOURS

 

 

All start at 10:00AM   Suggested donation $5.00.  10% discount tickets to certain Main Street eateries and businesses.

Photos

House TourHouse Tours Misc.
Historical Society House
Tours 1
Historical Society  House
Tours 2
Historical Society
 

Membership

MEMBERSHIP FEES:

____ Individual $20 ____ Family $25 ____Seniors/Students $15 ____
Lifetime Membership $200____ Business $30

Make check payable to: Boonton Historical Society and Museum

Please print form and mail to: 210 Main Street Boonton, New Jersey 07005, Attention:  Membership Chairperson

Name:  ________________________________

Phone:  ___________________

Address:  ___________________________________________ 

City:  __________________________ State:  ________

Zip Code  ___________

For more information please email: Boontonhistory@boonton.org

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