Author Archives: newprovidencehistorical

New Copies of “Images of New Providence” Available

Posted on March 5, 2014 by newprovidencehistorical

The Mason Room has received a new shipment of the book, Images of America, New Providence, which are available for purchase for $21.99 each. In the book, local historians Joan Gonczlik and Jane Coddington explore times gone by, the development … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Christmas Open House

Posted on December 6, 2013 by newprovidencehistorical

Unfortunately, due to the inclement weather, the Open House has been cancelled. However, we plan to have another Open House at some time in 2014. In the meantime, the Society would like to wish everyone a Happy Holiday and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Local Artist Robert Enlow Celebrated at Library Exhibit

Posted on November 4, 2013 by newprovidencehistorical

The New Providence Historical Society celebrated the life and work of Robert Enlow through an exhibit of the late artist’s oil paintings at the New Providence Memorial Library. The collection featured some of Mr. Enlow’s “Windows Into The Past – … Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Society Hosts Enlow Art Exhibit & Sale

Posted on October 25, 2013 by newprovidencehistorical

Sponsored by the New Providence Historical Society, the paintings of former resident Robert Enlow will be on display in the Conti Family Room and the reading room at the New Providence Memorial Library. Many of the displayed paintings will be … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Nolan Asch, Alexander Hamilton and a Changing of the Guard

Posted on October 18, 2013 by newprovidencehistorical

Thursday, October 17, 2013 Nolan Asch, a local resident and history enthusiast, provided an illuminating talk on Alexander Hamilton, whom he described as a genius and our most underrated Founding Father.  Alexander Hamilton was responsible for a considerable number of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Alexander Hamilton Comes to New Providence

Posted on September 30, 2013 by newprovidencehistorical

Open Meeting, Thursday, October 17, 2013 Nolan Asch, a local resident, will be our guest speaker. Both Alexander Hamilton and Mr. Asch graduated from Columbia University. Mr. Asch will share with the audience how Hamilton, one of our most underrated … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment