Washington Star in Washington, New Jersey

Century of Events in 1902 Echoes From Warren County

A dense, yearlong panorama from December 1902 highlights local incidents in Phillipsburg, Washington, Belvidere and surrounding townships, including fires destroying property worth thousands, fires and explosions, road and bridge developments, civic meetings, anniversaries, deaths and celebrations. Names of residents, churches, schools, businesses and residents’ milestones populate the ledger of a year’s end.