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The Pictorial Essay of Historic Teaneck was originally put together by Jonathan Beer. It was a Senior Service Project at Teaneck High School, submitted on June 10, 1980. In this area, you will find pictures and small blurbs about different historic places and memorabilia.
 The Brinkerhoff-Demarest Homestead--Located at 493 Teaneck Rd., is the second-oldest house in Bergen County. The house was built in 1678. |
 Sign in front of Brinkerhoff-Demarest House. |
 The first Phelps Mansion was built in the late 1800's. It served the family well until it burnt down in the early 1900's. |
 It was built to replace the first Phelps Mansion after a fire destroyed it in the early 1900's. The second mansion was built where Holy Name Hospital stands today. |
 The historic bridge that Washington crossed during his famous retreat (Floor boards are the originals). |
 The 1888 dating of the cornerstone represents a partial rebuilding of the bridge completed that year. |
 Sign in front of new New Bridge Inn. |
 The modern Inn was built in 1964 after the old New Bridge Inn burned down. |
 Steuben House Sign. |
 Front and side view overlaid on each other. |
 Side View of Steuben House |
 Antique Well Behind Steuben House. |
 Located at 664 River Road, this house was built around 1761, displaying features of Jersey-Dutch architecture. |
 Located at 1286 River Road, it is one of three houses included in an historic American buildings survey. Dates back to 1734. The spacious addition was built in 1787. |
 Located at 20 Sherwood Avenue, it is a charming example of Dutch-Colonial architecture. The house was built in 1763, and a wing was added in 1845. The roof and dormers were added in 1872-3. |
 Located at the north end of Van Buren Avenue and Teaneck Road. These antique stairs were built around 1825, and are still used today. |
 In 1825 this fireplace was used for all cooking. |
 A Very Old Well on the Grounds of the James Vandelinda House--Located at 566 Teaneck Road, this well was built between 1825-30. |
 A Very Old Fireplace On the Grounds of the James Vandelinda House--Also built during the 1820's. |
 A very old tree on the grounds of the Teaneck Library. Its age is unknown. |
 Double exposure plaque in memory of Captain James Wallace Beveridge with tree dedicated to him. |
