Birthplace Of (Stephen) Grover Cleveland In Caldwell, New Jersey
(Stephen) Grover Cleveland was born in this house in 1837. Location: Caldwell, NJ. Great place for a visit!! The clip was filmed on November 30, 2008.
Grover Cleveland Birthplace, Home + Grave
Birthplace is located in Caldwell, NJ and home Westland and grave are located in Princeton, NJ.
Grover Cleveland's Birthplace
The birthplace of President Grover Cleveland is located in Caldwell, New Jersey
Grover Cleveland's Home
History is something I enjoy. Here is a perspective of the small borough of Caldwell, New Jersey which is the birthplace of our 22nd & 24th President, Grover Cleveland. I hope you enjoy this short tour of my other hometown.
Caldwell, New Jersey
Caldwell is a borough located in northwestern Essex County, New Jersey, about 16 miles (26 km) outside of New York City. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 7,822, reflecting an increase of 238 (+3.1%) from the 7,584 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 35 (+0.5%) from the 7,549 counted in the 1990 Census.
Caldwell was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 10, 1892, from portions of Caldwell Township (now Fairfield Township), based on the results of a referendum held on the previous day.[19] In 1981, the borough's name was changed to the Township of the Borough of Caldwell, as one of seven Essex County municipalities to pass a referendum to become a township, joining four municipalities that had already made the change, of what would ultimately be more than a dozen Essex County municipalities to reclassify themselves as townships in order take advantage of federal revenue sharing policies that allocated townships a greater share of government aid to municipalities on a per capita basis. Effective January 26, 1995, it again became a borough.
Grover Cleveland, the 22nd and 24th President of the United States, and the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms, was born in Caldwell on March 18, 1837. His father, Rev. Richard Cleveland, was pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. The Grover Cleveland birthplace—the church's former rectory—is now a museum and is open to the public.
Though today the Caldwell area is considered to be a suburb of both Newark and New York City, the area originally developed as its own individual, self-contained community and economy rather than as urban sprawl from a larger city. When it was formed, a few miles of woods separated downtown Caldwell from Newark or any of its developing suburbs.
New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Caldwell as its third-best place to live in its 2010 rankings of the Best Places To Live in New Jersey.
Grover Cleveland House
Grover Cleveland's birthplace was built in 1832 as the Manse, or Pastor's residence, for the first Presbyterian Church at Caldwell. Cleveland's father, the Reverend Richard Falley Cleveland, was the minister here from 1834-1841.
Originally, this frame house had a two story main section with a one-story kitchen to the east and a one-story lean-to at the rear. It was enlarged several times between 1848-1870 to meet the growing needs of the Presbyterian clergy. The house is a good example of local vernacular architecture.
The historical significance of the Manse was first noted in 1881 when Cleveland was running for Governor of New York. As his political star ascended, so did the interest in preserving his birthplace as a museum. A group of Cleveland's friends and admirers began negotiations to purchase the Manse in 1907. Their efforts culminated in the opening of the house to the public on March 18, 1913.
Most of the first floor rooms portray the Manse as it was in 1837, the year Grover Cleveland was born. The decidedly middle-class character of the rooms reflect the day to day life of Reverend Richard Cleveland and his family. Among the artifacts on display from Cleveland's early years are his cradle and original family portraits. Contrasting sharply with the humble beginnings portrayed in these rooms. The exhibit gallery features a striking display of artifacts that reflect the financial and political success Cleveland achieved during the last quarter of the 19th century. Here, the mud slinging campaign of 1884, the public's intense interest in his wife and children, and America's political climate throughout his split terms of office are explored.
The Grover Cleveland Birthplace State Historic Site is the only house museum in the country dedicated to the interpretation of President Cleveland's life. It is the nation's leading repository of Cleveland artifacts and political memorabilia. The Grover Cleveland Birthplace is listed on the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places.
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Presidential gravesites: Grover Cleveland
Recorded April 1, 2011. President Cleveland is buried in the historic Princeton Cemetery, easily within walking distance of the town's prestigious university. He made Princeton his home following his many years in office and died there in 1908 following a long series of illnesses. Cleveland still holds the distinction as the only man to serve non-consecutive terms in office, therefore being counted twice as president; ironically, his headstone makes no mention of this accomplishment or anything else related to his service as commander-in-chief.
The Unknown Presidents: GROVER CLEVELAND
Pothead Pete gives us a lesson on our 22nd and 24th president, Grover Cleveland.
Fishing Derby at Grover Cleveland Park in Caldwell
New Jersey
Beaches, gardens, inventions and rock stars! Get to know my home state -- New Jersey! -- Marlene Monfiletto Nice, Cultural Attaché at the U.S. Embassy Vienna.
50 States video series. New Jersey is the first state introduced. Check it out and stay tuned for more! #50states #nj
Transcript:
When most people think of New Jersey, they think of this ...
Or this...
Or even these...
But I want to tell you about my New Jersey, the real New Jersey.
My name is Marlene Monfiletto Nice. I'm the Assistant Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Vienna. And I was born and raised in Belmar, N.J. I still call Manasquan my home. Those are two beach towns on the Jersey Shore. New Jersey has 127 miles of beautiful coastline on the Atlantic Ocean. That stretches from Sandy Hook to Cape May, N.J. Tourists from northern New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia flock to our beaches in the summertime.
New Jersey is one of the original 13 colonies. So many battles were fought in New Jersey during the Revolutionary War, that it earned the nickname, The Crossroads of the Revolution. One battle in particular, The Battle of Trenton, was extremely important. That's when George Washington crossed the Delaware and surprised the Hessian troops on Christmas day and that turned the war in the favor of the colonists.
New Jersey's real nickname is the Garden State. In New Jersey, so many people have backyard gardens. And in fact, New Jersey is known for its beefsteak tomatoes and sweet Jersey corn. New Jersey is one of the top producers of blueberries and cranberries in America. My state has 9,800 farms, covering 790,000 acres of farmland.
And it has more horses per capita than any other state in the United States. The U S Equestrian Team is headquartered in Gladstone, N.J.
New Jersey is also a state of many firsts. New Jersey was the first state to sign the Bill of Rights and the third to ratify the US Constitution.
The first boardwalk in the world was built in Atlantic City in 1870. And Atlantic City still boasts the longest boardwalk in the world. You known the Monopoly game? The blocks on the Monopoly board were named after the streets in Atlantic City. Now Atlantic City is pretty much known for casinos, thanks to Donald Trump.
The first seaside resorts opened in Cape May and Long Branch in the early
1800s and we've been riding merry go rounds and Ferris wheels and roller
coasters on our boardwalks ever since. New Jersey is also famous for
inventing salt water taffy. That was invented on our boardwalks in the early
1870s.
Speaking of inventions, the first phonograph was made by Thomas Edison in
Menlo Park, N.J., in 1877. In 1879, Edison invented the first light bulb. And
10 years later, he filmed the first movie. In the 1890s Hollywood was actually
located in Fort Lee, N.J, and all the films were produced there.
Here are some other firsts from New Jersey:
Princeton University is tied for first place with one other U.S. university as the
top-ranked college in the United States.
The first condensed soup in America was cooked and canned in Camden, N.J.
-- anyone know what soup is umm umm good?
For more Firsts from New Jersey, you can check out this website:
New Jersey is one of the smallest states in the United States. But it's also one
of the most densely populated states. 8.7 million people live in New Jersey.
Many immigrants crossed the Atlantic Ocean and settled in New Jersey, like
my grandparents, who sailed from Italy to Ellis Island in the early 1900s. Did
you know the Supreme Court ruled that while the Statue of Liberty stands in
the New York Harbor, the island it's located on is actually part of New Jersey?
Today, nearly half of all New Jerseyans are minorities and 19 percent are
foreign born.
With such a diverse population, it would figure that so many significant people
come from New Jersey.
Frank Sinatra came from Hoboken, Queen Latifah comes from Irvington, and
the Jonas Brothers were born in Wyckoff, N.J.
One more first: The first solid body electric guitar was invented by Les Paul in Mahwah in 1940. New Jersey is very rock 'n roll.
Jon Bon Jovi was born in Sayreville and Bruce Springsteen, of course, comes from Freehold, N.J. These two and lots of others got their start at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, N.J. With all these singers, it's a wonder New Jersey is the only state without an official song.
By the way, you know our Governor Chris Christie? He's also known as a rock star among governors.
New Jersey is also home to two presidents. President Grover Cleveland was born in Caldwell, N.J. President Woodrow Wilson was smart enough to move to New Jersey to become President of Princeton University and then our governor.
What's my favorite thing about New Jersey? It's one of only two states where self-service at gas stations is illegal. Jersey Girls don't pump gas.
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Buchanan's Birthplace Monument At Buchanan's Birthplace State Park
This is a short video I put together of Buchanan's Birthplace Monument at Buchanan's Birthplace State Park located in Fort Loudon, Pennsylvania on 4/17/16. James Buchanan was the 15th President of the United States. This is the location of his birthplace.
Fun facts about Grover Cleveland
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Grover Cleveland by Henry F. Graff--Audiobook Excerpt
Listen to this audiobook excerpt from Henry F. Graff's biography Grover Cleveland, part of The American Presidents Series. Though often overlooked, Grover Cleveland was a significant figure in American presidential history. Having run for President three times and gaining the popular vote majority each time -- despite losing the electoral college in 1892 -- Cleveland was unique in the line of nineteenth-century Chief Executives. In this book, presidential historian Henry F. Graff revives Cleveland's fame, explaining how he fought to restore stature to the office in the wake of several weak administrations. Within these pages are the elements of a rags-to-riches story as well as an account of the political world that created American leaders before the advent of modern media.
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Grover Cleveland Presidential Inauguration Reenactment Gala
MONTCLAIR, NJ -- The Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memorial Association recently held a gala and reenactment of the president’s 1893 inauguration here at the Woman’s Club of Upper Montclair.
CBS New York’s John Elliott, who served as the Master of Ceremonies, said, “There’s nothing more fun than history, so we’re going to have a good time, good food and great music too.”
The event not only raised money for the Grover Cleveland Birthplace Historic Site, located in nearby Caldwell, it also benefited the Montclair Orchestra. The orchestra, now in its second year, also performed during the gala, playing music of the era as well as pieces written expressly for the Cleveland inauguration.
To read more, visit TAPintoTV.net
Masonic procession to dedicate the new visitor center at the Pres Grover Cleveland Birthplace
On Sunday September 20th 2015 at 4pm a Masonic procession to perform a full Masonic cornerstone laying for the new Grover Cleveland Birthplace Visitor Center and original full length play comprised of members of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey, Essex Lodge 7 of Caldwell, the 8th Masonic District of NJ, Caldwell Fire Department, The Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memorial, the Masonic Military Honor Guard, Rampant Lion Fife and Drum Band, and the American Legion of Caldwell. Also in attendance several elected local officials and civil war re-enactors.
FMP - Stephen Grover Cleveland
Bedroom Where Grover Cleveland Was Born