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Little Falls ...... Then and Now

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Real Estate Agent with Prudential Damiano Realty

Little Falls, New Jersey

My home Town

 

Then............And.............Now

•·        Then-Little Egypt (The land between the Peckman River and the railroad crossing on Lindsley Rd. This land was used to grow corn.

•·        Now-The farmland is long gone to be replaced by Saint Vincent's Nursing Home and The Summit condo complex.

 

•·        Then-Beattie Carpet Mill (1844). First used to make rugs and later used to make military items during the Spanish American War-World War 1 & 2 and then went out of business.

•·        Now-The original buildings were converted to condos and there is a newly constructed mid-rise building on the property.

 

•·        Then-The old foundry next to the railroad tracks on Main St. as well as the smoke and acid smell from the foundry.

•·        Now-A new large Laundromat.

 

•·        Then-The Brownlee's Boathouse located on the Pompton Turnpike at the river bridge, where actors often could be seen having their meals.

•·        Now-The Entenmann's Bakery new outlet store.

 

To view a bit of Little Falls history- visit my website @ aprilpatrick.net to see my newest listing   

To view the condo complex in what was Little Egypt visit: northjerseycondos .com

       

Colonial home

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Jim Albano
Prudential Damiano Realty - Little Falls, NJ
Team - Jean-Marie Vantuno / Realtors North Jersey Real Estate

Great post April! It's always interesting to read about local history. And that's a terrific looking listing you've got there!

Feb 06, 2009 12:15 PM
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Angela

I was wondering what was located in the area where Colonial Hill Condo Complex is located. ( Colonial Dr) I was told by realtor they were converted apartments from the 60's, but what was there previously?

Thanks,

Angie

Mar 17, 2009 11:04 AM
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