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Robert Rennie
(Father of Lodi)
by Artie Maglionico
The borough of Lodi was part of the old township of Lodi which was organized in the year 1825 by the state legislature. During that time our borough was 10 miles long and 5 miles wide and was home to 1400 citizens. Lodi's modern history dates back to 1829 when Robert Rennie, known as the father of Lodi, put down roots here. Rennie{ see above photo } was born in Denny Scotland on November 11,1812 . He arrived here with his brother when they were in their mid twenties and opened up a printing and dying business along the banks of the Saddle river. The building was destroyed by fire in 1843. Soon afterwards Robert purchased the water rights of the Saddle river and built his own plant for the printing of calicoes and general dying.
In 1850, after experiencing phenomenal success,Robert was awarded a silver medal by the American institute of New York city. He became famous for his printing of foulard silk which was done here in Lodi. In 1873 Robert sold his interests to Burns and Smith for $ 350,000.Robert then opened up a company store on Lodi's main street where employees of the plant did their shopping.
Lodi was originally known as Rennieville. Robert being an admirer of Napoleon Bonaparte changed the name after a town in Italy where Napoleon won a major battle with the Austrians in 1796.In 1867 Robert started the Lodi chemical works and was responsible for a railway line that ran through town and later was operated by the Susquehanna and Western railroad. Robert Rennie died in Lodi in August of 1892.
The above information was taken from the Lodi Directory of 1933 published by Peter M.Galanti
Photo supplied by archives of the former Lodi Historian Lawrence Toscano.
(Father of Lodi)
by Artie Maglionico
The borough of Lodi was part of the old township of Lodi which was organized in the year 1825 by the state legislature. During that time our borough was 10 miles long and 5 miles wide and was home to 1400 citizens. Lodi's modern history dates back to 1829 when Robert Rennie, known as the father of Lodi, put down roots here. Rennie{ see above photo } was born in Denny Scotland on November 11,1812 . He arrived here with his brother when they were in their mid twenties and opened up a printing and dying business along the banks of the Saddle river. The building was destroyed by fire in 1843. Soon afterwards Robert purchased the water rights of the Saddle river and built his own plant for the printing of calicoes and general dying.
In 1850, after experiencing phenomenal success,Robert was awarded a silver medal by the American institute of New York city. He became famous for his printing of foulard silk which was done here in Lodi. In 1873 Robert sold his interests to Burns and Smith for $ 350,000.Robert then opened up a company store on Lodi's main street where employees of the plant did their shopping.
Lodi was originally known as Rennieville. Robert being an admirer of Napoleon Bonaparte changed the name after a town in Italy where Napoleon won a major battle with the Austrians in 1796.In 1867 Robert started the Lodi chemical works and was responsible for a railway line that ran through town and later was operated by the Susquehanna and Western railroad. Robert Rennie died in Lodi in August of 1892.
The above information was taken from the Lodi Directory of 1933 published by Peter M.Galanti
Photo supplied by archives of the former Lodi Historian Lawrence Toscano.
Regarding the recent flood on September 1, 2021 that Hurricane Ida left behind in her tumultuous wake, I was able to get a firsthand look at the rising waters that inundated Arnot street in Lodi and the surrounding area of Bel Vista Court. Thanks to Lodi's DPW worker Sal Pontillo who was on the scene, I was able to get an accurate description of the successful rescue attempts as they unfolded. Thanks go out to the Wallington, Wyckoff , Passaic and Lodi rescue personnel for coming to the aid of the residents who were in harm’s way. According to one of the first responders no less than 80 souls were pulled from the raging tide of the Saddle River. -- Artie Maglionico
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Lodi Police Dept - early 1900's
The building is the Terhune Mansion which later became
the Borough Hall on the old Main St.
The building is the Terhune Mansion which later became
the Borough Hall on the old Main St.
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PARADE AFTER REPEAL OF PROHIBITION - 1933
WILSON SCHOOL 1935
COLUMBUS SCHOOL 1961
COLUMBUS SCHOOL 1933
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TEACHING STAFF AT LINCOLN SCHOOL IN 1890'S.
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Top Row:
Couch Phil Mosca
Alan Brent
Leonard Carafa
Ralph Aceveto
Peter Scroka
Donald Losino
Principal Louis Ingenito
Bottom Row:
Ken Taras
John Pernice
Peter Duca
Frank Mangano
Ciro Carafa
Ralph Bona
Terry Szues
Lincoln Basket Ball Champs of 1964-65
Couch Phil Mosca
Alan Brent
Leonard Carafa
Ralph Aceveto
Peter Scroka
Donald Losino
Principal Louis Ingenito
Bottom Row:
Ken Taras
John Pernice
Peter Duca
Frank Mangano
Ciro Carafa
Ralph Bona
Terry Szues
Lincoln Basket Ball Champs of 1964-65
Coaches:
On Left - Feravola
On Right - March
Basketball Players:
Left to right
John Cardile
Jimmy Miller
Ed Busack
Jim Alesso
Jim LaBua
Jim Francino
Bobby Nucifora
Paul "Pinky" Keklak
Alan "Weasel" Azzolino
Bill Masopust
Cheerleaders - Left to Right
Carol Scandiarrato, Carmella Scaglione, Phyliss Bonelli, Carol Jean Ingala, Lynn Lavaggi, Rosemary Gepp
Wilson School 8th Grade Basketball Champs and Cheerleaders - 1961-1962
P.A.L All Star Team in the 60's
First Row - Ronnie Gasaleberti, Joe Mastople, and Bill West
Second Row - Mgr. Joe Pekarr, Jim Krackenfels, Sal De Franco, Harold Pavlick, Dave Vennard, Ronnie Scire, Tony Luna, Tim Gibney, Coach Mat Imperato
Top Row - Ellis Freeman, Joh Biegiel, President of PAL Vito Stamato, PAL Diector Phil Patire, Ray Toronto, Bill Shrin
First Row - Ronnie Gasaleberti, Joe Mastople, and Bill West
Second Row - Mgr. Joe Pekarr, Jim Krackenfels, Sal De Franco, Harold Pavlick, Dave Vennard, Ronnie Scire, Tony Luna, Tim Gibney, Coach Mat Imperato
Top Row - Ellis Freeman, Joh Biegiel, President of PAL Vito Stamato, PAL Diector Phil Patire, Ray Toronto, Bill Shrin
Lodi High School Football Team circa 1958
Rotary Club 1956
Members of the Rotary Club serve watermelon to summer school children.
Club members include (left to right)
Phil Nioci, James Toscano Jr., Joe Curcio, Paul Calvacco, Domenick Interdinato,
Lawrence Toscano, Barney Branca, Gene Guierrio, Vince Focarino, Dr. Aloia, and Stanely Piela
Members of the Rotary Club serve watermelon to summer school children.
Club members include (left to right)
Phil Nioci, James Toscano Jr., Joe Curcio, Paul Calvacco, Domenick Interdinato,
Lawrence Toscano, Barney Branca, Gene Guierrio, Vince Focarino, Dr. Aloia, and Stanely Piela
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