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As it flows pass Rochelle Park, the Saddle River is one of the oldest names on the land. The last fur trader paddled his fully laden canoe down river to trading posts and faded away forever. The local Native Americans also slip away into the forest shadows as European settlers (primarily Dutch, German and Polish) appeared. They came because of the fur trader stories they heard of the agricultural and home-site advantages found along the river. And so they came, the Lutkins, Demarests, Zabriskies and others. Paths of commerce were established primarily between Paterson and Hackensack using Essex and Market Street. Farms along this route shipped their produce to these markets and delivery networks were created. From 1830-1850, Bergen County farms were at their most productive earning some farmers incomes as high as $2,000 per week. Families built stylish homes of the day like the Samuel Cornelius Demarest home at 12 Rochelle Ave (1825) and 511 Market Street (1830).
As it flows pass Rochelle Park, the Saddle River is one of the oldest names on the land. The last fur trader paddled his fully laden canoe down river to trading posts and faded away forever. The local Native Americans also slip away into the forest shadows as European settlers (primarily Dutch, German and Polish) appeared. They came because of the fur trader stories they heard of the agricultural and home-site advantages found along the river. And so they came, the Lutkins, Demarests, Zabriskies and others. Paths of commerce were established primarily between Paterson and Hackensack using Essex and Market Street. Farms along this route shipped their produce to these markets and delivery networks were created. From 1830-1850, Bergen County farms were at their most productive earning some farmers incomes as high as $2,000 per week. Families built stylish homes of the day like the Samuel Cornelius Demarest home at 12 Rochelle Ave (1825) and 511 Market Street (1830).
In 1871 the railroad came to Midland Township and brought significant changes. They built a railroad depot near the eastern bank of the Saddle River. By 1885 the Susquehanna Railroad's commuter service attracted families, primarily from New York City. New names appeared. John Becker, Frederick Vom Eyser, Daniel MacMullen, Elmer Every, Andrew Scoskie, Herbert Wentworth, Henry Ihnen and others who brought their families, skills, and much needed services to a growing community.
In 1871 the railroad came to Midland Township and brought significant changes. They built a railroad depot near the eastern bank of the Saddle River. By 1885 the Susquehanna Railroad's commuter service attracted families, primarily from New York City. New names appeared. John Becker, Frederick Vom Eyser, Daniel MacMullen, Elmer Every, Andrew Scoskie, Herbert Wentworth, Henry Ihnen and others who brought their families, skills, and much needed services to a growing community.
The area surrounding the Rochelle Park train depot in Midland Township. In just a few short years it would become a thriving business district with a bank, building and loan, A&P grocery store, and other shops to meet the needs of a rapidly growing suburban population. Circa 1895.
The area surrounding the Rochelle Park train depot in Midland Township. In just a few short years it would become a thriving business district with a bank, building and loan, A&P grocery store, and other shops to meet the needs of a rapidly growing suburban population. Circa 1895.
View from Rochelle Park near the intersection of Rochelle Ave and Market Street looking west towards Saddle Brook. In the background is the - Samuel Demarest House - 511 Market Street. When this home was taken down to accommodate Route 80, its sand stone blocks were shipped to Van Saun Park Zoo (Paramus) and reconstructed into the "farm house" that exists there today. Photo Courtesy of Thomas Servas. Circa 1940.
View from Rochelle Park near the intersection of Rochelle Ave and Market Street looking west towards Saddle Brook. In the background is the - Samuel Demarest House - 511 Market Street. When this home was taken down to accommodate Route 80, its sand stone blocks were shipped to Van Saun Park Zoo (Paramus) and reconstructed into the "farm house" that exists there today. Photo Courtesy of Thomas Servas. Circa 1940.
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