Local History

Introducing the library's online local history collection, including digitized pamphlets, clippings, , maps, published works, and originally written histories. These materials and more are also available in print format at the library.

Historic Newspapers

• Local Newspaper Archive (searchable from within the library only)
• Mountainside Echo (1964-2009)   (Note:  Accessible from within the library only.)

Hetfield House

• Hetfield House
• National Register of Historic Places
• Mountainside Restoration Committee
• Moving the house - youtube video

Levi Cory House

• Levi Cory House 

Local Maps

• The Olde Towne, 1740-1800
• Watchung Reservation, Trails Map

Deserted Village/Feltville

• Union County Parks & Recreation
• The Deserted Village of Feltville/Glenside Park - Booklet from The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders
• Self-guided walking tour of the Deserted Village