#Denville was established in 1913. There was no #downtowndenville in 1913, but the Morris County Traction Company trolley service ran from #Wharton, to #Boonton, to #Morristown and stopped in #Denville. Morristown had department stores like RH Muir on South Street which sold just about anything you would want, and you got S&H Green Stamps with each purchase. One of the most popular holiday gifts was dainty handkerchiefs which sold for .25 to $1. Large brimmed hats with feathers were very much in fashion for women. Women wore corsets under their ankle-length dresses. The more expensive corsets ($2-$3) were guaranteed not to rust, break or tear. Men wore suits and hats.
#Denville had 62 registered voters, 58 farms and 275 houses in 1913. Farming was the cornerstone of #Denville ‘s economy thru the 20th century. Farm produce spurred the opening of the Morris Canal through #Denville and connected the markets into Newark. The railroad connection then cut the transportation by days.
#Denville Diamond Spring Inn Gazebo 1915
Diamond Spring Road and Main Street were narrow dirt roads during this time. It was home to a general store, post office, schoolhouse and church.
Now, #Denville is proud of the transformation to #downtowndenville !
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