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Krueger Scott Mansion – A Piece of Newark’s History

The Krueger mansion holds a piece of Newark NJ history that is too precious to forget. The house has 6 story tower with balcony with 360 degree view of the city. It was one of the first houses with an elevator, the largest house in Newark. In the mid 90's restoration plans were developed and started. However, due to cost overruns and waning interest the restoration process was halted after about 7 years. The mansion was a monument of success for Gottfried Krueger, one of the big 5 beer brewers. He was a German immigrant who worked his way up from sweeping floors in his uncles brewery. The mansion had 3 stories 40 rooms and a brass domed stained glass obelisk, the home was extremely opulent. The mansion was completed in 1889 and cost $250k, the most expensive home in the city. The Krueger family moved out after World War I and the mansion was then sold to a construction company and then the Scottish Rite Masons. It has been said that Ed Koch once worked in the coatroo…

Buy A Piece Of History In South Orange NJ

This amazing store has museum quality artifacts for sale. That is, you can buy a piece of history for your own collection. For the past 35 years ye Olde Curiositie Shoppe has been one of the most unique stores in the country. There really are some unique pieces there that any serious collector would appreciate. httpv://youtu.be/dvCkwHqp9yc Talk about antiquing. Who knew.. right here in New Jersey. :)

Outlet Shopping In New Jersey- New Jersey Gardens Outlet Mall

Indoor Outlet Shopping in New Jersey Did you know that the New Jersey Gardens Outlet mall is New Jersey 's largest outlet Malls and 5 Min from Newark Liberty Airport and only 20 Minutes from New York City. Shuttle service from NYC Port Authority Bus Terminal In NYC is also available. Here is a sneak Peak at the new stores and upcoming renovation.

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Renovations are currently scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2013.

Indoor Raceway ( Speed Raceway) in Cinnaminson NJ

New Jersey now has indoor racing. Speed Raceway in Cinnaminson NJ opened on or about December 14, 2012. The raceway is designed to bring out your competitive spirit. The track is a 1/4 mil F-1 style indoor racetrack on which Italian made electric race karts race at speeds of up to 50 mph. This place will certainly get your adrenalin flowing.

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Speed Raceway is open for walk-in racers, private parties and corporate events. Location: 1103 Route 130 South Cinnaminson, New Jersey 08077 Plan your trip . Call 1-877-75-SPEED for more information

Homes In Colts Neck NJ Featured On HGTV

This piece features fabulous homes in Colts Neck NJ as presented by HGTV. The average home price in Colts Neck is about 1.5 million dollars and the average income is 3 times the national average. If you like real estate, architecture, landscaping, nice things or just have big dreams you will enjoy the video clip below. This clip gives us a glimpse of what some folks were able to accomplish and how they live very well and enjoy their successes in New Jersey.

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Hopefully you find this post inspiring and that it motivates you to stay in New Jersey when you get the big bucks. :)

NJ Transit: Watch 1 Day Of Activity Across The State

Here is a piece of trivia about New Jersey Transit. Specifically, the daily activity of one weekday from 3:30am to 3:30am the next day for NJ Transit. Watch this amazing video clip to see the activity of our state's transit system over a 24 hour period on a typical weekday.

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Points shown with a tail represent Metro lines. The tails shown on Metro lines represent their previous three minutes of travel. Plan ahead and use NJ Transit. http://www.njtransit.com

How To – Christmas Tree Decorating Tips

When it comes to Christmas Tree decorating there are so many choices to make. There are so many types of ornaments, lights and garland that the choices can be a bit overwhelming. Not only that, but then there are special ornaments that are family heirlooms, or that have a special meaning to you and your family. All of theses things must be considered before decorating your tree. Hopefully this post will allow you to collect your thoughts and approach trimmimg your tree with some kind of overall game plan.

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We here at NJLocalinfo.com would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a Happy Holiday Season. Merry Christmas :)

NJ Shore 1 Month After Hurricane Sandy

It has been a little over 1 month since Hurricane Sandy hit the New Jersey shoreline. This video clip shows the current state of devastation and the progress being made along the shore as of Dec 1, 2012.

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This post updates our previous Hurricane Sandy posts: Hurricane Sandy Updates And Preparation For An Approaching Nor’easter The Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy In NJ Prepare – Hurricane Sandy Approaches NJ

New York City Skyline’s Empire State Building’s New LED Display.

Those of us that live along and frequent New Jersey's Hudson River waterfront were treated to The Empire State Buildings first ever Light Show. The show took place on November 26, 2012 at 9:00PM. The show was synchronized to a simulcast of " Girl is on Fire and Empire State of Mind" by Alicia Keys. The following video clip of this event was filmed from Hoboken NJ.

New York City Skyline's Empire State Building's New LED Display. httpv://youtu.be/i6gQsAlx4vU

The Empire State Building is one of the most prominent structures in the New York City Skyline and the show was really a treat. Its new lighting system can generate upwards of 16 million colors with all kinds of lighting effects. Treat your self to a few days of luxury living in Manhattan "NYC". There is a huge selection of properties to choose from based on your budget. Perhaps a luxury apartment or penthouse rental NYC for a few days. It is the perfect getaway.

Pick The Perfect Christmas Tree On The Farm In NJ

The Holiday Season is upon us and you may be considering the purchase of a Christmas Tree. If you decide not to go with an artificial tree then this post is for you. If you decide to purchase a live tree, why not make it a family experience and make a day trip out to the farm to select your tree.

There are many different varieties of Christmas trees available. There is no better way to get acquainted with them all then by getting out on the farm to see them and discuss your selection with the tree experts. Fortunately, right here in New Jersey, we have many nice tree farms where you can get this experience.

Pick The Perfect Christmas Tree On The Farm In NJ httpv://youtu.be/CDi9BRrcNEU

The Perfect Tree Farm is a 40 acre tree farm in Phillipsburg NJ is one of the farms where you can make a day of your tree selection. For more information visit: http://www.perfectchristmastree.net/ The Perfect Tree Farm …