Paramus in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
One-Room Schoolhouse
Built 1876
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 13, 2008
1. One-Room Schoolhouse Marker
This sturdy old frame building is a landmark in the community, having served Paramus residents in various ways. Originally School No. 26 of Midland Township, it was converted into a borough hall when Paramus Borough was formed in 1922. In 1959 it became the main quarters of the Paramus Free Public Library 83 years after it had been erected.
Woman’s Club of Paramus
Erected by Bergen County Historical Society. (Marker Number 39.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 40° 57.624′ N, 74° 5.395′ W. Marker is in Paramus, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is on W. Midland Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 239 W Midland Avenue, Paramus NJ 07652, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rutan-Terhune-Bidwell House (approx. ¼ mile away); Jacob J. Zabriskie House (approx. half a mile away); Stephen T. Zabriskie House (approx. 0.7 miles away);
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Also see . . . Bergen County Historical Society. Society website entry (Submitted on June 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 13, 2008
2. Marker on Midland Avenue
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 13, 2008
3. Former One-Room Schoolhouse
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 13, 2008
4. Paramus Library
This building is now home of the Charles E. Reid Branch Library in Paramus.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,950 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
