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The Archive

Welcome to our new online archive! We are excited to share the contents of the Millburn-Short Hills Historical Society museum with the community. Take a trip through our past by browsing the categories below, and be sure to visit this page often, as we are uploading more items on a regular basis.

Our online archive is member-supported. If you enjoy your visit to our virtual museum, please consider becoming a member in order to ensure its enhancement and evolution.

Material donations from individuals and organizations form a vital part of our collection, and help us fulfill our mission of preserving Millburn-Short Hills history. If you have materials that you believe would add to our collection, please click here to contact our archive team.

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Advertising

352
Historic advertising for local businesses
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Architecture

319
Browse our town's architecture and its origins
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Art and Books

502
Take a peek into the museum's library and art gallery
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Artifacts

746
You never know what surprises you might find in here!
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Businesses

905
Photos and memorabilia from our local businesses
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Clubs and Organizations

715
Non-members welcome!
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Community Activities

504
Local events that brought our community together
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Costumes

108
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Downtown Millburn

384
Photographs and memories of our Downtown
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Hartshorn Family

623
Articles pertaining to one of our Township's founding families
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Homes

1377
To search this section, try using this format: 67 West Road, Short Hills = "WestRoad67SH"
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Maps

76
For more detailed and downloadable maps, visit "The Map Room" under the "Explore" section of the website
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Municipal

352
Fire, Police, Town Hall, and more
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Paper Mill Playhouse

317
Relive special moments from Millburn's biggest stage
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People

1850
Historic snapshots of our friends and neighbors. See anyone you know?
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Periodicals

217
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Photographs

1744
Some photographs are still being identified
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Postcards

736
Greetings and salutations from Millburn and Short Hills
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Real Estate Photos

694
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Real Estate Records

5608
Back on the website by request
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Recreation

309
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Religious Institutions

281
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Schools

985
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South Mountain Reservation

117
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Transportation

268
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All Entries

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