Historical Gallery

The Jacobus Vanderveer House

Address: Route 202/206 South, Bedminster, NJ 07921

Phone: (908) 212-7000 ext. 611

Description:

For over two centuries, the Jacobus Vanderveer House has been at the center of Bedminster Township's rich and colorful history. Located on Route 202/206 in Bedminster Township, Somerset County, New Jersey, the Jacobus Vanderveer House is situated on part of the 218 acres that make up River Road Park.

Web Site: http://www.jvanderveerhouse.com/

Willie's Taverne

Address: Rt. 202 & Hillside Avenue, Bedminster, NJ

Description:

Aaron Melick erected this building in 1786 for his son, John, who was returning home from the Revolutionary War. Since that time it has served as a pub, a polling place, a poolroom, a package store, a political forum, a speakeasy, a hotel and a restaurant.

Photo: (908) 234-1596

Web Site: http://www.williestaverne.com/

Old Stone Bridge

Address: Off South Main Street near Feed Plant, Bound Brook, NJ

Description:

The Old Stone Bridge was constructed in the 1731, and it played an important role in the Revolutionary War. The bridge was built to help the British have a victory in the Battle of Bound Brook.

The Rail

Address: 350 East Main Street, Bound Brook, NJ

Description:

Formerly Bound Brook Station, The Rail Bar & Grill is a two-story Flemish bond brick structure with a porch and brick balustrade. It was built in 1913 by the Reading Railroad replacing an earlier frame building which was very much like the present Fanwood station.

Phone: (732) 469-6590

Web Site: www.therailonmain.com

Raritan Millstone : www.raritanmillstone.org