From Edison’s first electric village to the USS Maine memorial, Issue 147 highlights Union County history and Society events.
Vintage Christmas cards, UCHS meetings, and a rare 1670 map of New Jersey featured in the January–February 2019 newsletter.
Holiday memories, winter sports, ghost stories, and the era of the Model T come together in this nostalgic Union County newsletter.
A collection of “Did You Know?” moments from Union County history, exploring Elizabeth’s waterfront, transit, industry, and everyday memories.
A look at Union County’s early roads, town names, historic mills, and classic railroad service during a quiet summer for UCHS.
Woman Suffrage at Hanson House, student awards, and Ursino Lake memories—Issue 154 of the UCHS Newsletter.
Issue 163 covers a Holiday Open House at Hanson House, Board appointment news, Bill Frolich Way dedication, and vintage laundry & shopping routines.
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Issue 162 highlights a Liberty Hall lecture, honors Bill Frolich, and preserves firsthand memories of life in early twentieth-century Elizabeth.
An outdoor UCHS meeting at Liberty Hall, rare historical artifacts, and the fascinating history of Elizabeth’s Crane House.
Issue 160 recap: Hanson House meeting, 1799 debt record book, worldwide research requests, and 1947 blizzard photos from Elizabeth.
William Frolich In Memoriam
Our longtime friend and Society Treasurer, Bill Frolich, sadly passed away on September 30th 2021. He was 101 years old, a 45-year member of UCHS, and the writer/editor of our Newsletter. Bill and his extraordinary knowledge of Union County history will be greatly missed.
William Frolich In Memoriam
Our longtime friend and Society Treasurer, Bill Frolich, sadly passed away on September 30th 2021. He was 101 years old, a 45-year member of UCHS, and the writer/editor of our Newsletter. Bill and his extraordinary knowledge of Union County history will be greatly missed.