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March 2026 Update – Hopewell Inn Cisterns & 1914 Farms & Businesses Directory

31st March 202612th July 2026 by ddixon

The March 2026 updates to the History Project included historical cisterns found at the Hopewell Inn, and an amazing 1914 Hopewell Area Farms & Businesses Directory. (See Site Updates for more.) Historical Cisterns Found at the Hopewell Inn In November 2025, the construction work on the exterior of the new Hopewell Inn building was nearly … Continue reading March 2026 Update – Hopewell Inn Cisterns & 1914 Farms & Businesses Directory

1914 Hopewell Area Farms & Businesses

21st March 20264th April 2026 by ddixon

4/3/26 – Add 1913 & 1927 Maps – 4/1/26 – Add Mercer County farming photos We have another amazing reference source that gives us a view into the lives of people in the Hopewell Valley in 1914, through data on farming and from lists of the people and the businesses of the time. The contrast … Continue reading 1914 Hopewell Area Farms & Businesses

Historical Cisterns Found at the Hopewell Inn

9th March 2026 by ddixon

In November 2025, the construction work on the exterior of the new Hopewell Inn building was nearly complete (at Broad Street and Seminary Avenue in Hopewell Borough), and the focus was shifting to finishing the interior. But first, it was a good time to replace the old driveway and parking area behind the building and … Continue reading Historical Cisterns Found at the Hopewell Inn

February 2026 Update – Blizzard of 2003 / Tom Thumb Wedding

28th February 202612th July 2026 by ddixon

The February 2026 updates to the History Project included a photos of the Blizzard of February 2003, and a local connection to the Tom Thumb Wedding phenomena. (See Site Updates for more.) More Snow: The Blizzard of February 2003 These are scrapbook pages on the Blizzard of February 17, 2003, kindly donated by Edie and … Continue reading February 2026 Update – Blizzard of 2003 / Tom Thumb Wedding

Tom Thumb Wedding in 1941 Hopewell

21st February 20267th March 2026 by ddixon

Rev. 3/7/26 – Add another local Tom Thumb wedding What kind of fundraiser can you run for elementary school kids? There’s selling candy or books, or school hats or shirts, or discount cards for local businesses, or simply holding a raffle. Instead, it really would be better to have some kind of event involving the … Continue reading Tom Thumb Wedding in 1941 Hopewell

More Snow: The Blizzard of February 2003

7th February 2026 by ddixon

Since we’ve been having so much fun with snow and ice and sub-freezing weather, you’ll really appreciate these scenes from a couple decades ago: the blizzard of February 17, 2003. These are scrapbook pages kindly donated by Edie and Roger Labaw, that show chilly views around their home on Columbia Avenue near Seminary Avenue. The … Continue reading More Snow: The Blizzard of February 2003

January 2026 Update – Trade Cards / Hopewell Elementary Centennial

31st January 202624th February 2026 by ddixon

The January 2026 updates to the History Project were focused on more late1800s Hopewell trade cards that provide new information on Hopewell businesses, and in packing up the story of the Hopewell Elementary School for this Centennial year. There were also significant additions of materials to the Image Gallery and the Pamphlet Collection. (See Site … Continue reading January 2026 Update – Trade Cards / Hopewell Elementary Centennial

Hopewell Elementary School Centennial

20th January 202624th July 2026 by ddixon

Rev. 7/25 – Correct change to grades K to 5 in 1997 The Hopewell Elementary School at 35 Princeton Avenue is celebrating its centennial in 2026, one hundred years after it opened in 1926 as the Hopewell Grammar School. The Grammar School originally held classes for kindergarten through 8th grade, but has changed over the … Continue reading Hopewell Elementary School Centennial

1880s Hopewell Trade Cards

10th January 2026 by ddixon

Trade cards provide fascinating views of local Hopewell businesses in the late 1800s. These cards with their colorful artwork were a popular method of promotion to clients and customers. And they are helpful historical artifacts for us, as they provide information including the owner’s name, descriptions of the business, and listings of important products. Thanks … Continue reading 1880s Hopewell Trade Cards

Hopewell History Project – 2025 Highlights

4th January 202613th February 2026 by ddixon

by Douglas Dixon This document reports end of year highlights from the 2026 additions to the History Project site, with links to more information, plus associated documents, maps, photos, and videos. Thanks to assistance from many families and other contributors, major research projects this year included the Ferrante Dress Factory, 4 Mercer Street (Franco’s Pizza … Continue reading Hopewell History Project – 2025 Highlights