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Basking Ridge Free Public Circulating Library

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

In 1907, the Basking Ridge Free Public Circulating Library, forerunner of the present Bernards Township Library, was located at 25 South Finley in the Ira Pruden house, now home to Ridge Italian Comfort Food restaurant. A bowling alley in the basement generated income to cover library expenses. Prior to that, the Christopher Barkalow House, 31

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