On Monday, April 23, 2012 at 1 pm, the Springfield Free Public Library will present a program on a historic disappearance. In the 1800’s, more than a thousand water-powered mills operated in New Jersey. These mills not only satisfied the community’s needs, but were also the social centers of their day. Over the years many of these mills were abandoned, some were converted to other uses and others were destroyed by nature. A few of them still function. This program examines both the past and current state of many of yesterday’s mills.
Phil Jaeger, a retired mathematics teacher, is the author of two books: Montclair: A Postcard Guide to Its Past and Cedar Grove. He is a trustee of the Cedar Grove Historical Society and a former trustee of the Passaic County Historical Society.
This free program was made possible by the Friends of the Springfield Free Public Library. The Springfield Free Public Library is located at 66 Mountain Avenue, Springfield. For further information, call 973-376-4930. All are welcome.
