Found this in a book online a while back, unfortunately I neglected to write down the source, but here is the text as I transcribed it. Neat little history from 1941. Enjoy! Franklin Lakes, to the east of Oakland, is named for the largest of the 20 tree-rimmed lakes cupped in its rolling hills. Large herds of milk cows graze on the grassy levels and slopes near the well-kept barns of several dairies, and many poultry farms are scattered through the region. Homes are concentrated in three centers, Campgaw,Crystal Lake and Franklin Lake. Business is limited to a few small stores, two woven label companies, which employ about 35 workers, and the John MacKenzie cider mill, gristmill and sawmill, one of the last in the county run by water power. When the mill was rebuilt in 1900 most of the timbers and old beams from an 1818 structure were incorporated. A wooden lathe built more than 90 years ago is still used for special work. The present MacKenzie Mill at Franklin Lakes, built about 150 years ago, is believed to be the oldest still operating. In addition to flour and lumber it also produces cider. In northwestern Bergen County, the heavily trafficked, improved Franklin Lakes Road and Wyckoff Road, both running east and west, and Ramapo Valley Road, a north and south highway, wind through farming and scenic sections and provide through arteries for the many side roads which join them. Ramapo Valley Road joins State Highway 2 near the State line in Hohokus Township; the others meet continuing highways to span the county. Also ca. 1941 FRANKLIN LAKES, bor., inc. 1922. Pop.: (1940) 1,203 (1930) 893. Area: 9.4 sq. mi. Tax Rate: (1940) $3.27, (1935) $3.52. Assessed Val.: (1940) $1,297,714, (1935) $1,259,090. Schools: elem., H. S. in Ramsey. Police Dept.: 3 men. Fire Dept.: 40 men, 2 comb, pumpers. Paved Streets: 21m. Library: 5,000 vols. Church: Methodist Industries: lumber- and gristmill, 2 label. Railroad: Susquehanna. State Highway: route S4-B. Bus Line: Paterson-Oakland.
Posted on: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 01:58:51 +0000
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