Hopewell Valley History Project
Preserving Our History
UPDATED 1/8/25 – More on the Hoaglands of Blawenburg. These 41 wooden class plaques hang along the front corridor of the Hopewell Elementary School, and list the names of the members of each graduating class from 1926 to 1966. They start in 1926 when the school was built, and end after 1966 when the school … Continue reading Hopewell Elementary School Class Plaques – 1926-1966
by Douglas Dixon Here are some highlights of the 2024 additions to the History Project site, with links to more information, plus associated documents, maps, photos, and videos. The purpose of the Hopewell Valley History Project is assemble an archive of reference material in local history, freely shared online in digital and searchable formats for … Continue reading Hopewell History Project – 2024 Highlights
The December 2024 updates to the History Project include a 2016 / 1966 Hopewell Valley Scrapbook with 330+ photos and the evolution of the Hopewell Museum. (See Site Updates for more.) By the numbers, we finished the month with 332 files in the Archives, including 169 documents and 163 maps and aerials. The Image Gallery … Continue reading December 2024 Update – 2016 Class Scrapbook, Hopewell Museum
Thanks to Charles Hunt, we have a collection of over 230 images of sites across Hopewell Valley from 2016, plus recollections of them back to 1966. How many of these sites, buildings, and businesses do you remember? These are from a reunion scrapbook prepared for the Hopewell Valley Central High School Class of 1966 at … Continue reading 2016 / 1966 Hopewell Valley Scrapbook and Photos
What do you see in these four photos of the Hopewell Museum building as it evolved over time? There are some obvious changes to the front porch – but what else. To see more of the Museum building and plans for its next phase, drop by 28 East Broad Street on Saturday, December 7 from … Continue reading Seeing the Hopewell Museum Building
The November 2024 updates to the History Project include the origins of the Hopewell American Legion Monument and the history of the Hopewell Pharmacy group of buildings at the center of Hopewell Borough. (See Site Updates for more.) By the numbers, we finished the month with 332 files in the Archives, including 169 documents and … Continue reading November 2024 Update – Legion Monument, Hopewell Pharmacy
Updated 12/4/24 – Sansone & Osif What are the stories of the Hopewell Pharmacy and the two other buildings at the corner of West Broad and South Greenwood in Hopewell? We have some facts and photos of the businesses and people that were there back to the 1890s – but are seeking more information and … Continue reading The Hopewell Drug Store Businesses
Updated 11/24/24 – More on moving the monument You never know what you might find in that old photo album in the attic. So why is this photo interesting? It’s just some kids marching in a parade, with some buildings across the street. OK, so this is an historic 1920s photo, courtesy of Joan Bratsko, … Continue reading The Hopewell American Legion Monument – 1925
The October 2024 updates to the History Project include the presentation video on Smith / Rockwell / “Hopewell 57” plus a Q&A and additional materials, new photos of the Tomato Factory, and mementos of Hopewell High School in 1927. (See Site Updates for more.) By the numbers, we finished the month with 332 files in … Continue reading October 2024 Update – Rockwell, Tomato Factory, High School
The current Tomato Factory Antiques Center on Somerset Street in Hopewell is well named – it indeed once was a tomato cannery, which operated from 1892 to around 1950. We now have some additional photos kindly contributed by Joan Bratsko that provide a glimpse into its operation. The pace of the canning business was astounding. … Continue reading The Hopewell Tomato Factory – Then & Now
