Community Life
Beginning in the 1900s, people came from New York city and Jersey City to get fresh country air in the then-rural Wyckoff. There were boarding houses...
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The early Wyckoff area contained many small farms, but only one remains today. Farmers were drawn to the fertile farmland...
Read moreChurches
The church was a powerful influence for the early Dutch settlers. They began attending the Dutch Reformed Church at the Ponds (now Oakland) c. 1710....
Read moreStone Houses
One of the influences of the early Dutch settlers is the method of house construction; realizing the durability in building...
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March is Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month Celebrate Women’s History Month with us! We’ve chosen three prominent women who achieved “firsts” in...
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HIstoric House Plaques
The Wyckoff Historical Society now offers bronze plaques to Wyckoff historic homeowners.Please fill out the application and mail to the...
Read moreWHS Receives the Oratam Award
Downtown
The downtown of Wyckoff evolved slowly from its early beginnings. Probably the first commercial establishment was the Board and Stout,...
Read moreOld Structures
Even though the Dutch were known for building stone houses, many other homes and barns were built out of plentiful...
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