Welcome to our website! - a resource covering the history and current events of the Montrose Park Historic District located in South Orange, NJ.

Thank You Amy Dahn

The Board of Trustees of the Montrose Park Historic District Association would like to publicly thank and acknowledge the extraordinary accomplishments of our long-serving president, Amy Dahn. Until last month, Amy served as president of our organization for 10 consecutive years, and a Trustee of our organization for 12. After over a decade of service and inspiring leadership, Amy decided to step down as President of the organization and not stand for reelection as a Trustee. 

Residents of Montrose Park and South Orange have benefited greatly from Amy's vision and dedication. From a grassroots organization of seven concerned neighbors, the Montrose Park Historic District Association has grown under Amy's leadership to become a nationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the integrity of Montrose Park's remarkable collection of architecturally significant homes. Amy has been instrumental in shaping our mission, creating many of our programs, and elevating the prominence and significance of Montrose Park as both a national and state historic district. 

The list of Amy's contributions is long, from our signature Montrose in May historic house tour that attracts visitors from near and far, to our annual Family Fun Day held in Grove Park, to our Mountain Station Clean Up, to our varied educational programs on historic preservation. We can even say the streets of Montrose Park are better off because of Amy, who championed the special street signs that grace our neighborhood. Perhaps the most important contribution that Amy has made has been the relationships she has forged on behalf of our neighborhood with the Village, county and state. During Amy's tenure, the Montrose Park Historic District has become a model for other historic districts throughout the country. 

The Board of Trustees appreciates Amy's dedication and incredible contributions. Thankfully, Amy will continue to stay involved as a volunteer with our organization. Please join us in thanking Amy Dahn for her years of dedicated service and leadership; and in recognizing the difference she has made for all of us in Montrose Park and in South Orange.

Board of Trustees

Montrose Park Historic District Association

Montrose Park Playing Cards a big hit !

Can it be possible that any home could be complete without playing cards?  We don’t think so -- especially, when it’s a custom deck of playing cards that features 52 different photos of homes in Montrose Park. This new custom deck of cards is a “must have” for any South Orange homeowner, and they make a great gifts too! These one-of-a-kind cards are just $10 per deck. To order, please email MPHDA at info@MontroseParkSONJ.org

Preserve Montrose Properties!  News of a Potential Change in the Historic District

The Board of Trustees of the Montrose Park Historic District Association has a fiduciary responsibility to its members to keep them apprised of events which affect the integrity of the historic district.  The Board also believes it is appropriate to share this information with residents within the district.  Currently, there are two properties within the district where potential changes could have significant impact.   

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For current Montrose news check out the most recent issue of

The Montrose Compass - Click Here

Click here for more information about this new picture history book of South Orange and how to

purchase a copy.

South Orange Revisited

By Naoma Welk

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Upcoming events

May 10, 2008:  Mountain Station Clean-up

May 17, 2008:  Montrose in May

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Have you ever wondered what it was like to grow up in Montrose Park, South Orange during the early 1900s?  Discover the thoughts, and pencil drawings of Anna Appleton Flichtner written at age 15 in her first diary.  She and her mother moved in with her Grandparents Thayer after her father's death.  Anna resided at the Thayer household, 140 Montrose Avenue, from 1905-1925.  Anna's diary can be read at the following link courtesy of her cousin, David Thayer.  To view photographs of Anna's family, click here.  To read more interesting Montrose memories, or to add your own, please visit the Guest Book page of our website. 

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Vintage Montrose Street Signs are for sale!

The Village of South Orange donated the old street signs (now replaced by distinctive historic district signs) to the MPHDA.  As a fundraiser, MPHDA is selling the old street signs for $25 per sign!  FOR MANY STREETS, THERE ARE ONLY A FEW SIGNS LEFT, SO DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!!!!!   Please email us if you would like to purchase a sign.   Click here for more details about how to purchase and sign availability.