Town Museum of Secaucus
150 Plaza Center
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(551) 257-7205
https://www.secaucusnj.net/town-museum/
https://secaucusnj.gov/resident/upcoming-events
Open: Sunday-Friday Closed/ Saturday 11:00am-3:00pm
Admission: Free but donations are accepted
My review on TripAdvisor:
The Town Museum of Secaucus at 150 Plaza Drive
The signs and sculptures outside the museum
The Town Museum is Secaucus sits in the former Municipal Building shared with the Secaucus Fire Department and the Community Recreation Center.
The colorful bicycle sculpture outside the museum
The inside of the museum has a large collection of artifacts and memorabilia from the Town of Secaucus and the surrounding community. Each section of the room has a different theme to it.
The main gallery of the one room museum
The Town Museum of Secaucus used to be the old library space and has now been converted into a town history museum displaying all aspects of life past and present in Secaucus, NJ. There is a wide array of displays in the museum.
The main gallery of the museum with old electronics and housewares
The museum has a very extensive collection of artifacts from the Secaucus Fire Department next door. There is a lot of old and current equipment on display and a very detailed account of the events on 9/11 in New York City.
The 9/11 display from the Secaucus Fire Department
Fire apparatus and bunker gear from the former Mayor of Secaucus
The full Secaucus’s Fire Department display
Being so close to New York City, the community was affected by the events of 9/11. There are many artifacts and pictures from that day displayed here.
Next to the fire department display was an exhibit of the military contributions in town.
The Military and Town history display
The museum has a lot of artifacts of electronic equipment of the past. From rotary phones to old typewriters, the museum showcases items from the 1950’s to the 1970’s.
The electronics of the past
A collection of cameras from a local collector
A movie camera from early picture days
The back part of the museum
The museum’s covered the history of the town and events of different time periods. You could visit important dates in time.
The historical collection
An old Victrola with records was playing
The history of Laurel Hill on display
Laurel Hill was a section of town the used to house several hospitals including an Insane Asylum. These hospitals used to treat all illnesses.
The museum has a collection of household appliances
The progression of the American household is shown in the museum as well. Home furnishings, decorative items and every day equipment like telephones and typewriters, once a big part of our lives have been reduced to relics of the past yet show how they educated us and grew our lives.
This includes an old washing machine
Other pieces of household decor
Local artifacts
An old switch board from the local company
There was even a selection of children’s toys in the cases and a 1950’s Lionel train running overhead.
Children’s toys of the past
Children’s toys of the past
The Children’s playthings of the past show that not much has changed in child development. The use of these items to train children for their futures in commerce and homemaking have been part of our lives since before the Industrial Revolution.
The most interesting display and it is tucked in the corner of the museum is the exhibit of Presidential candidate Henry Krajewski.
Presidential Candidate Henry Krajewski
From tavern owner to Presidential candidate, we see the rise of a local politician. Though he campaign was not a success, there is a lot to be said of the spirit of this man’s political campaigns.
There is a lot to see and do at the Town of Secaucus Museum. There is everything from the history of the beginnings of the town from the Dutch to modern times to where the town will grow. There is a rich collection at the museum and a lot to see.
Some of the history of the town
The museum is situated in Downtown Secaucus where a lot of local shops and restaurants are located. As I walked around the downtown in search of a place for lunch, I weaved through the series of local businesses. There is a nice selection of places to eat.
I ate at Chico’s Pizza and Restaurant at 161 Front Street and had the most delicious lunch at this Mexican/Italian restaurant.
Chico’s Pizza & Restaurant at 161 Front Street
https://www.facebook.com/people/Chicos-Pizza-and-Restaurant/61551382461348/
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My review on DiningonaShoeStringinNYC@Wordpress.com:
The lunch was excellent. I started my meal with a slice of Cheese pizza which seemed to call to me. It was crisp, gooey and the sauce was packed with flavor.
The start to my lunch
After this excellent slice of pizza, I ordered a Sausage Calzone. The calzone filled two plates and was loaded with chopped sausage and three different types of cheese.
The Sausage and Cheese Calzone
The calzone was beyond delicious. When I cut it open, the cheese and sausage oozed out with a wonderful combination of flavors. The red sauce for dipping was so well spiced.
The small restaurant sits at the edge of the downtown and serves the most wonderful food at such reasonable prices.
The beautiful painting outside the restaurant
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