Historical Committee
Historical Committee
We are in the formation stage of the Riverdale Historical Committee. At this time the person who will be heading up the committee is Ruth Pasquarillo.
If you are interested in serving on the committee, please contact the mayor at Mayor@RiverdaleNJ.Gov.
Thank you.
Original Documents
Here are some of the documents generated at the founding of the Borough of Riverdale in 1923.
This is Riverdale's first budget after incorporating in 1923.
1923 Budget
The First Building Code for the Borough of Riverdale - 1925
1925 Building Code
Organization of the Fire Department
This is the ordinance under which the Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department was organized under the new Borough. Fire Dept. Organization
This is a copy of the Ordinance authorizing the purchase of the Riverdale Fire Department's 1926 Fire Truck. It is still owned by the Fire Department and comes out for special occasions. 1926 American-LaFrance Fire Truck
A photo of this same truck is shown here, and it still runs! 1926 Fire Truck Photo
Late 1940's - Early 1950's
Here are four documents from the Borough in 1949.
A Borough Nurse's Report for November 1949.
A Riverdale Library Report for the Year 1949.
A Riverdale Court Report for the Year 1949.
A Riverdale Fire Department Memo informing the Governing Body that James Busch had been appointed a second lieutenant on March 15, 1950.
1949 Documents
John F. Post Residence
This is the John F. Post House as seen today. The home located at 41 Post Lane has been cared for and owned by Frank Serico since 1982.
A Virtual Tour of the John F. Post Residence