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Gross Family Foundation Makes Donation to Historic New Bridge Landing

Roger Gross, President of Paramus Based NIA National Realty Presents Check

Roger Gross (left) presents check to Deborah Powell (right), Building Chair for the Bergen County Historical Society
Roger Gross (left) presents check to Deborah Powell (right), Building Chair for the Bergen County Historical Society (Roger Gross (left) presents check to Deborah Powell (right), Building Chair for the Bergen County Historical Society )

The Gayle and Paul Gross Family Foundation Donates $10,000 to Support New Museum at Historic New Bridge Landing

River Edge, NJ – The Bergen County Historical Society (BCHS) is thrilled to announce a generous $10,000 donation from the Gayle and Paul Gross Family Foundation. This significant contribution, presented by Roger Gross, President of NIA National Realty, will support the Society’s ongoing capital campaign to build a state-of-the-art history museum at Historic New Bridge Landing.

The donation underscores the Foundation’s commitment to preserving and celebrating local

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history. Roger Gross, presenting the donation on behalf of his families foundation, stated “the Gayle and Paul Gross Family Foundation is proud to support this vital project, which will not only preserve the rich heritage of Bergen County but also serve as a cornerstone for education and community engagement for generations to come.”

The new museum building will provide expanded exhibition space, modern facilities, and interactive programming designed to showcase Bergen County’s unique history and the pivotal role of Historic New Bridge Landing in the American Revolution and beyond.

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“We are deeply grateful to the Gayle and Paul Gross Family Foundation for their support of our vision,” said BCHS President Beverly Hashimoto. “This generous gift brings us closer to making the new museum a reality and preserving our shared history for future generations.”

The Bergen County Historical Society invites the public to join its efforts to create this remarkable new facility by contributing to the capital campaign. For more information on the campaign and ways to support it, please visit www.bergencountyhistory.org/donate.

About the Bergen County Historical Society

The Bergen County Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history of Bergen County, New Jersey. Through educational programming, community events, and the stewardship of Historic New Bridge Landing, the Society fosters an appreciation of the past to inspire a meaningful future.

About the Gayle and Paul Gross Family Foundation

The Gayle and Paul Gross Family Foundation supports initiatives that enrich communities with a focus on education, arts and historical preservation.

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