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Firebombing of Julius Smith's "Smith-Mays Electronics" Store (1970)
On June 6, 1970, Smith and Mays Electronic Store was bombed by Julius Smith. This was twelve hours before Smith was set to testify before a Grand Jury where policemen Warren Lewis, George Howe, and Timothy Toine were accused of beating a man in their custody, Thomas E. Salmon.… -
First Baptist Church of Englewood
The First Baptist Church of Englewood was created in 1893. As more partitioners attended, the church moved to 61 William Street. The current church building was completed and opened on September 18, 1966. According to the Church, Dr. J. Isaiah Goodman was one of the first…Tags Religion -
First Black School Board Member, 1955
John H. Perry was an educator, civic leader, and civil rights advocate who emerged as a prominent figure in Englewood, New Jersey, during the mid-20th century. In 1945, he made history by becoming the first Black president of the Board of Directors of the Englewood Urban League,… -
First Direct Transcontinental Phone Call (1951)
The First Direct-Dial Transcontinental CallOn October 1, 1927, employees gathered on the roof of the Engle Street telephone building in Englewood to raise the new flag of the New Jersey Bell Telephone Company, marking the formal transfer of local service from New York Telephone… -
First Presbyterian Church of Englewood
The First Presbyterian Church was the first church in Englewood and the first of its denomination in Bergen County. The congregation began in 1859 and met at John M. Deuel's schoolhouse. A chapel was completed on March 25, 1860. The first pastor was Reverand James…Tags Religion -
Flagstad, Kirsten
Kirsten Flagstad (1895–1962) was one of the most celebrated dramatic sopranos of the twentieth century and is widely regarded as the greatest Wagnerian soprano of her era. Born in Hamar, Norway, she trained in Oslo and made her early career in Scandinavian opera before her… -
Flat Rock Brook Nature Center
Flat Rock Brook is a 150-acre nature preserve. The area includes 75 acres donated by William O. Allison in 1924. In 1973 volunteers began working on preserving the land.Tags Environment