Photo Slideshows
Please enjoy a trip back in time through photographs from our archives.
Rock circa 1912
After it was excavated in 1912 and before the World War I memorial plaque was attached in 1921. (Marill postcard collection)
Historic marker 1964
Mabel Hubschmitt and Mayor Allan Murray unveil the sign as part of New Jersey's 300th birthday celebration in 1964. Note the correct spelling of The Rock's Lenape name: pamackapuka.
The Rock circa 1890
This is the oldest image we have of our Big Rock
The Rock
The Rock in the glen, from which our borough gets its name, was left here approximately 15,000 years ago by the Wisconsin glacier. It is a "glacial erratic". Weighing about 590 tons, geologists believe that our granite boulder was brought here by the glacier from the Hudson River Valley in New York State.
Maple and Hamilton
Undated (before the "Glen Rock" bushes!)
Marinus Saw Mill, c. 1890
The Marinus family saw mill stood along the Diamond Brook (also called Bass Brook) near today's Boulevard.
Broad Street
Near the intersection with Ackerman Avenue. Note the photographer's shadow in the right corner.
Street Scenes
Do you ever wonder what your neighborhood or your house looked like in the past? These photos from our collection might give you a clue.
Lincoln Avenue A & P
Nice assortment of 1960s cars in this parking lot!
SmithSinger building
The Smith Singer Building was erected in 1912. Most of the important borough activities were held here until the Municipal Building went up in 1928.
All Saints Episcopal Church
1919 postcard. (Marill postcard collection)
Around Town
Check out how things have changed around town over the years since Glen Rock became an independent borough in 1894.
Bebe the Berkeley Beast
1970 Parade Theme: The Circus Comes to Glen Rock
Harding Road Gang firecracker
1954 Parade Theme: 60 Years Around the Rock
Harding Road Gang
1970 Parade Theme: the Circus Comes to Glen Rock.
Fourth of July
Glen Rock's I.D.A. (Independence Day Association) was founded in 1939. Marching bands and fancy floats have been a tradition on July 4th ever since. For videos of old parades (and the town-wide fair afterwards), please check out our video links in the Gallery.
Scene along the Diamond Brook
The unexcavated Rock
The Rock sits along a dirt Rock Road, circa 1890. The mailboxes belonged to families living on Doremus Aveue.
Albertina Hill Kidd Family Album
The Kidd family lived in Glen Rock and Ridgewood around the turn of the 20th century. The photo album contains family scenes of everyday life, from about 1890 to the 1920s.
Thanks to the generosity of Albertina's great-great granddaughter, Jeannette Dan, we are able to share some of these photos with you.
Fannie (Courter) & Adolph Hubschmitt
Adolph was the 6th mayor of Glen Rock, 1906-1909.
American Legion Post 145 Auxiliary
Lilly (front, #3 from left), Mabel (front, #4) and Fannie Hubschmitt (front, #6) were all very involved in the Auxiliary. Photo was taken in 1951.
Courter construction crew, c. 1900
Adolph Hubschmitt (rear, far right) worked as a carpenter on his brother-in-law George Courter's crew. George Courter is in the front row, far right.
The Hubschmitt Family
The Hubschmitt family - Adolph, wife Fannie, and children George, Lilly and Mabel - were early residents of Glen Rock. All were incredibly civic minded, holding positions of prominence in local government and organizations, including the Fire Department, the American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Community Church. The Historical Society is privileged to have many of the historic papers, photos and memorabilia that were collected by the Hubschmitts.
