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Oscar A. Kincaid Home of History

 

591 Powerville Road, Boonton Township, New Jersey

Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 362, Boonton, New Jersey 07005

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Email: historicalsocietyofboontontwp@gmail.com
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Historic Homes of Boonton Township

Click here to see pictures and a short description of some of the homes featured in the driving tour of the township.

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Holiday Open House

Saturday, December 3

 

The Historical Society will host a holiday open house on Saturday, December 3rd from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the Oscar A. Kincaid Home of History, 591 Powerville Road.  An old fashioned Valley Farm Christmas is planned paying special tribute to 1930’s, ‘40’s and ‘50’s holiday traditions and décor. Please join this celebration of good food, good friends, and good memories.  For more information call 973-263-0907.

In Memory of Helen Kanouse Sims

May 13, 1919 – May 6, 2010

            Friend, neighbor, past member and trustee of the Historical Society of Boonton Township.  It is hoped that Helen’s house by the brook will endure far into the future, continuing its story and reminding us of the Kanouse family’s two and one half century contribution to Boonton Township’s history.  The earliest registered document authenticating its age is the conveyance on May 3, 1768 of “87 ½ acres strict measure on north and north east side of Rockaway River” by Joseph Hoppel (Hopler) to Jacob Kanauss for the sum of 100 pounds 12 shillings six pence proclamation money of New Jersey.  The deed mentions “the brook that runs by the said Kanouse’s dwelling house.”  It is witnessed by Adam Demouth and Adam Miller.

History and legend about this family of German lineage have been passed from generation to generation.  To the delight of neighbors and passersby Helen herself created a charming, contemporary tradition.  After every likely winter storm, and as soon as the snow could be rolled, she, with mittened hands, rosy cheeks and a twinkle in her eye, sculpted a friendly, welcoming snowman in her 18th Century front yard.  She loved Christmas, and her ephemeral, folk art figures became part of the Yuletide scene.   

 

Home of Helen Kanouse Sims

 

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