6 10 894 https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/dcf8b4cc63b60834592bfcf6a6c83a55.jpg 257aa817dfaf6f7211e2563d10fb2cc6 Event A non-persistent, time-based occurrence. Metadata for an event provides descriptive information that is the basis for discovery of the purpose, location, duration, and responsible agents associated with an event. Examples include an exhibition, webcast, conference, workshop, open day, performance, battle, trial, wedding, tea party, conflagration. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Anne Morrow Charles Lindbergh Wedding May 27 1929 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "The New of North Cumberland County," May 28, 1929 https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/8551ec8d386cb93dabd911fbce85441e.png e9864f25026fbb04cf11320207c101b8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Actors People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birth Date 1941-03-04 Birthplace Englewood, New Jersey, USA Occupation Actor Source of File Attached Lewis, Dan. "From Englewood to TV." The Record, 5 Oct. 1975, p.B-20, B-23. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Aprea, Jonathan "John" (1941-?) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived ebay Subject The topic of the resource Movies Description An account of the resource John Aprea is an American actor. Aprea is a second-generation Italian immigrant. He is known for his role as Salvatore Tessio in The Godfather: Part II (1972). He also had roles in Falcon Crest, Full House, Matt Houston, and The Sopranos. He was born in Englewood and attended St. Cecilia High School and Dwight Morrow High School. His parents owned a store, California Market on Palisade Avenue. He married Cherie Latimer but they separated. His second marriage was to Ninon Zenovich in 1987. They divorced in 1998. His third marriage was to Betsey Graci in July 2016. He has one daughter, Nicole. Courtros, Evonne. "Englewood native strikes out on own." The Record, 20 July 1994, p. 10. <div></div> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available wikipedia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 3, 1975 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Entertainment https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/54a33dc56499b0a60a1a5b53143a7df1.pdf 883563027452b9064c7ff3b03710c9ef Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Englewood Police Department Document A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource April 5, 1906 Police Docket Description An account of the resource A case of Frank Stanford who neglected his family. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Englewood Police Docket 1902-1906 https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/d6c47fa9f59230bc06b4ff8d99524f10.jpg 144cc25cccc0b8897261081b8ac6c3c5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Places Places A fixed location. Metadata for a place provides descriptive information that is the basis of discovery of the creation, purpose, and agents associated with a place. Type of Place Residential Streets Source of File Attached "Armory Street." Google Maps. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Armory Street Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rimbach, Jean. "Cleanup targets Armory Street." The Record, 9 Dec. 1987, p. B-13. Cohen, Richard. "Armory Street revival." The Record, 5 Sep. 1996, p. NJ-3. Subject The topic of the resource Englewood New Jersey, Fourth Ward Description An account of the resource Armory Street is a street in the fourth ward. In the late 1980s and 1990s, an effort was made to revive the street and redevelop the area. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle African American Housing https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/f3dde256b2effc1557de9fe52c7c9d57.png c8a60660e3a06fd06a9f63bf588dc92d https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/e19d2e53fe3309a78450c0571228bf27.jpg da10920062869ccfbab3a50b1ce1350a https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/87630e905d0c6a853a9e69972f0a5cf0.jpg 3c5c20732481962b9e60d8d2bd59f68e People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Armstrong, Henry Description An account of the resource Henry Armstrong (1912–1988) was an American professional boxer widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in boxing history. Nicknamed “Homicide Hank,” Armstrong was known for his relentless pressure, stamina, and aggressive fighting style. In 1938, he achieved a feat that remains unmatched in modern boxing: holding three world titles simultaneously in the featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight divisions. Over his career, Armstrong compiled an extraordinary record with more than 150 professional bouts, earning Hall of Fame induction in 1954. Beyond boxing, he became an ordained minister later in life, dedicating himself to community work and mentoring young people. In August 1939 Armstrong was a guest of Englewood's Knights of the Mystic Sea at an event at Lincoln Tavern in the 4th ward. Several days later Armstrong lost his lightweight title against Lou Ambers at Yankee Stadium. Lou "Herkimer Hurricane" ended Armstrong's 40 fight and almost two year winning streak. Englewood's bantamweight contender Harry Gordon was Armstrong's trainer. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Carl Van Vechten Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Library of Congress Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available wikipedia Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/eaa806eef702fbb379d35295b21405fd.jpg 91bd288d1736a11bde2cf5ce7a37cfba Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Armstrong, Mary C. Description An account of the resource Mary Chontrelle Armstrong (c. 1876–October 3, 1926) was more than a music teacher; she was the central force behind Englewood’s emergence as a serious cultural community in the early twentieth century. As founder and director of the Englewood Conservatory of Music and organizer of the Civic Music Association, she helped position the town within the broader national movement to bring world-class music to American cities. Born in Millersburg, Bourbon County, Kentucky, Armstrong pursued formal musical training at the New England Conservatory in Boston and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Around 1910 she relocated to Englewood, where she began teaching music to children. Recognizing the need for structured instruction and organized performance opportunities, she soon founded the Englewood Conservatory of Music. Under her leadership, the Conservatory expanded beyond private lessons into a full cultural institution offering concerts, public programs, and civic engagement. By the mid-1920s, Armstrong’s ambitions for Englewood’s musical life had grown considerably. The Conservatory sponsored a series of distinguished concerts at the Plaza Theatre, including an announced appearance by the internationally celebrated violinist Fritz Kreisler and a performance by the renowned pianist and statesman Ignacy Jan Paderewski. These were not ordinary bookings. Kreisler was among the most famous violinists in the world, and Paderewski was a global cultural figure whose reputation extended far beyond the concert stage. That such artists were scheduled under the sponsorship of the Englewood Conservatory demonstrates the scale of Armstrong’s vision and the institutional credibility she had built. Her influence extended beyond Englewood during World War I, when she volunteered in France with the Red Cross and the YMCA. For her wartime service, she received official recognition from the French government — a testament to her commitment to cultural and humanitarian work beyond the classroom. Armstrong died on October 3, 1926, following surgery, at the age of fifty. Her funeral was held in her native Kentucky, but in Englewood, the community gathered in the main auditorium of the Conservatory for a memorial service conducted by the Rev. Karl Hopkins Elmore of the First Presbyterian Church. The service coincided with the funeral in Bourbon County, symbolically linking her birthplace and her adopted home. The memorial program was devoted largely to her favorite musical selections — an intimate tribute that reflected how closely her artistic identity was woven into the institution she created. In a striking gesture of respect, the scheduled October 18 concert by Kreisler at the Plaza Theatre was canceled. The cancellation underscored how central Armstrong was to Englewood’s musical life; the season she had organized paused in recognition of her passing. To perpetuate her memory, the Conservatory announced the establishment of the Mary C. Armstrong Scholarship. At the same time, it affirmed that the Conservatory would continue “in all its branches” during the coming year — evidence that Armstrong had built not merely a personality-driven school, but a durable institution capable of sustaining her legacy. Mary Chontrelle Armstrong left no immediate family aside from three surviving aunts, yet her influence endured in the students she trained, the concerts she organized, and the cultural standards she set. Through her work, Englewood became more than a suburban community; it became a town that expected and supported excellence in the arts. Her life marks an early and foundational chapter in the city’s long performing-arts tradition. “Miss Mary Chontrelle Armstrong,” obituary notice, The New York Times, October 4, 1926. “Notable Concerts: Kreisler and Paderewski to Be Heard in Englewood,” The Ridgewood Herald, September 30, 1932. “For Miss Armstrong: Memorial Service Is Held at Englewood Conservatory,” The Ridgewood Herald, October 11, 1932. https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/789b980e6f38150e58a72bd8edc08e07.jpg f3570d2c961df093fdc7f680a603ab53 Document A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Type of Document Correspondences Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Arthur L. Jackson to W.E.B. DuBois, March 1, 1926 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Description An account of the resource Arthur L. Jackson wrote to W.E.B. DuBois about the Brooklyn Boys' Work Conference in Englewood in 1926. Jackson requested DuBois give a speech at another meeting to convince African American high school boys to continue their education. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jackson, Arthur L. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1926-03-01 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Rightsholder Being Researched Language A language of the resource English Subject The topic of the resource Child Welfare Activism, Education African American Children Education Meetings https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/a8d9a9ca849227e241a9b6c530354449.jpg 98117bbbc549a15e235e714388c59d97 Places A fixed location. Metadata for a place provides descriptive information that is the basis of discovery of the creation, purpose, and agents associated with a place. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Athenaeum Description An account of the resource Built in 1870- nw corner of Palisade- and Engle - burned down on Monday November 21, 1887. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Rightsholder Being Researched https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/7210218553c82cf67dddc30365ffc1d8.jpg b812b96457b40e7388cf570dfcca40f7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Organizations and Institutions Organizations and Institutions A group of individuals cooperating under similar beliefs to reach an agreed-upon goal. Metadata for organizations and institutions provides information for the basis of an investigation into the creation, purpose, beliefs, and actors involved in an organization and institution. Date Started 1909 Type of Institution Community Social Welfare Source of File Attached "BPOE Elks Lodge #1157 17 Bennett Rd. Englewood NJ Bergen Co Matchbook." ebay. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource B.P.O.E. Englewood Elks #1157 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Third Anniversary of Englewood Elks." The Record, 10 May 1912, p.4. "Englewood Elks' Lodge." Passaic Daily News, 20 Apr. 1909, p. 10 "New Lodge of Elks Started." The Morning Call, 2 June 1909, p.2. "Englewood Elks to Dedicate a New Home." The Record, 29 Nov. 1912, p.1. Description An account of the resource The B.P.O.E. Englewood Elks Lodge #1157 was founded in 1909. Englewood residents who were members of the Hackensack Lodge organized another chapter for Englewood. The Hackensack Lodge helped organize the new Lodge for Englewood. The organization finished construction on its clubhouse in 1912. Subject The topic of the resource Social Clubs Charity Community Centers Men https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/6f9ff0dd064e5cfe29a591eecb8df4e2.jpg 2f14c628829e71c6406986f89b428124 https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/8991c46fbbfa4451fffa8b48a2147b1c.jpg e64f9c5d6443c6d6fbd0ad1f4bf6e5d2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birth Date 1887-11-27 Occupation Businessman Source of File Attached "Legitimate Shows and Musical Plays Coming to Plaza." The Record, 7 Mar. 1928, p.6. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Backer, Franklyn Edmund (1887-?) Description An account of the resource Franklyn E. Backer was an early twentieth-century theater entrepreneur, film producer, and cultural booster whose work helped place Englewood on the regional entertainment map during the silent-film era. Born in Newark, New Jersey, on November 27, 1887, Backer was raised and educated in that city, graduating from Newark High School with honors. Rather than follow a single profession, he moved quickly through a variety of business roles, gaining experience that would later prove essential in the rapidly changing world of motion pictures and theatrical exhibition. Backer arrived in Englewood in 1914, drawn by what he saw as an untapped opportunity. At the time, the city’s entertainment options were limited, and he believed Englewood deserved a modern, first-class theater comparable to those in larger urban centers. Acting on this conviction, he negotiated for property on Palisade Avenue and oversaw the excavation and construction of what became the Englewood Theatre. Despite setbacks—including a serious construction accident that temporarily halted progress—the theater was completed later that year and quickly became a focal point of local cultural life. After operating the Englewood Theatre for several years, Backer sold the property in 1916 and turned his attention westward. By early 1917 he was on the Pacific Coast, where he financed and managed his own motion-picture production company. This venture eventually became known as East Coast Studios, an unusual name that reflected his intention to bring East Coast sensibilities into a film industry increasingly dominated by Hollywood. Under his direction, the studio produced a number of films and worked with prominent actors of the era, giving Backer firsthand experience as both a producer and distributor. Between the late 1910s and early 1920s, Backer’s career took him across the country as he personally promoted and marketed his films, blending showmanship with business acumen. His producing work included popular adventure and dramatic pictures, and his years in film were among the most financially successful of his career. Yet despite his national reach, he retained a strong attachment to theater buildings themselves—the physical spaces where audiences gathered. That attachment ultimately drew him back to Englewood. After years of planning and negotiation, Backer spearheaded the construction of the Plaza Theatre on North Van Brunt Street. Designed as a modern entertainment venue, the Plaza reflected both his experience in film production and his belief that suburban communities deserved cultural institutions of the highest quality. The opening of the Plaza coincided with his forty-first birthday, a symbolic milestone in a life marked by relentless ambition and reinvention. By the mid-1920s, Franklyn E. Backer was recognized not only as a theater owner but as a figure who bridged local entertainment and the national motion-picture industry. His career illustrated the entrepreneurial spirit of the silent-film era, when individual vision and risk-taking could shape the cultural landscape of an entire community. In Englewood, his theaters left a lasting imprint, helping establish the city as a center of popular entertainment during a formative period in American film history. "Legitimate Shows and Musical Plays Coming to Plaza." The Record, 7 Mar. 1928, p.6. "Plaza Theatre Has Met With Success." The Record, 19 Jan. 1927, p.17. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Record Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available newspaper.com Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 19, 1927 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Entertainment