Explore the stories, landmarks, people, and events that shaped Teaneck Township through the years.
Explore the history of the Teaneck Armory, a local landmark that has served as a military facility, sports arena, entertainment venue, and gathering place for generations.
Discover the family owned businesses that helped shape Teaneck’s commercial life, some spanning multiple generations and becoming lasting parts of the community.
Explore a collection of Teaneck cookbooks spanning generations, featuring favorite recipes shared by local residents, library staff, and community organizations.
Explore the history of Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Teaneck campus through photographs and stories documenting its growth and development beginning in the 1950s.
Explore the history of Teaneck’s fire and emergency services, from early volunteer companies to the development of the municipal Fire Department and Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Explore the history of the Garden Club of Teaneck, founded in 1932 to promote gardening, protect native plants and birds, and encourage civic beauty throughout the…
Explore Teaneck’s history from its early settlement and farming roots through its growth into a diverse suburban community, with stories, photographs, records, and documents spanning generations.
Discover Teaneck’s historic homes, landmarks, and treasured sites through photographs, stories, house tours, and records documenting the township’s architectural heritage.
Explore the history of Holy Name Hospital and its role in Teaneck, from its development as a community hospital to its experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Explore the history of the Teaneck Public Library, from its founding and early development to the people, programs, artwork, and services that shaped it through the…
Explore Teaneck’s municipal government through Township Manager reports, historical records, and documents covering public services, departments, finances, and community development.
Explore the people who have served Teaneck through the years, with profiles and records of the mayors, chairmen, and council members who helped shape the township.
Explore Teaneck’s New Deal and WPA art, including historic murals and artworks created during the 1930s and the stories behind their creation and preservation.
Discover Teaneck’s history through personal recollections and oral history interviews that preserve the experiences, memories, and perspectives of local residents.
Explore the history of Teaneck’s parks and green spaces, including the development of Brett Park and the places that have provided recreation and gathering spaces for…
Explore the life and legacy of Paul A. Volcker, Teaneck’s first Township Manager, who served from 1930 to 1950 and helped guide the township through two…
Explore the life and career of Teaneck native General Peter Pace, from his more than 40 years of military service to his lasting connection with the…
Explore the history of the Teaneck Police Department, from its first paid officers in 1914 through decades of growth, modernization, and changing approaches to community policing.
Explore the history of postal service in Teaneck, from the development of local postal operations to the changing ways mail was delivered throughout the community.
Explore Teaneck’s past through historic postcards featuring local streets, buildings, landmarks, and scenes that offer a visual glimpse into the township’s changing community.
Explore the history of Teaneck’s Department of Public Works and its role in maintaining and developing the township’s infrastructure and public services.
Explore the history of Teaneck’s West Shore Rail Line, tracing its development from the 1870s and its role in the township’s growth and transportation history.
Explore the history of religion in Teaneck through the growth of local congregations and the development of churches and houses of worship throughout the community.
Explore the history of the Teaneck Rotary Club and its decades of community service, civic involvement, and contributions to the township.
Explore the history of Teaneck’s public schools, from the establishment of the school system and its early buildings to decades of student life preserved in Teaneck…
Explore The Town Manager, a monthly publication of the Teaneck Taxpayers' League documenting township government, civic affairs, and community issues during the early 1930s.
Explore the history of Teaneck’s Captain Stephen T. Schoonmaker Post 1429 through photographs, anniversary records, local news, and stories documenting decades of service and community involvement.
Explore the stories of Teaneck residents who served during times of war and peace through memorials, photographs, newspaper archives, personal histories, and oral history interviews.
Explore the life and legacy of William Walter Phelps, whose extensive landholdings and development of Phelps Manor played an important role in Teaneck’s history and growth.
Explore the history of the Woman's Club of Teaneck through photographs, yearbooks, newspaper articles, and records documenting decades of community involvement and club activities.