Oral History: Tichenor, Edward A., September 1977

Tichenor was the owner of Tichenors Ornamental Ironworks.: 2 pages
Tichenor was the owner of Tichenors Ornamental Ironworks.

2 pages

Name/Title

Oral History: Tichenor, Edward A., September 1977

Entry/Object ID

2021.365.004

Scope and Content

Tichenor's were some of the first settlers in Millburn in the 18th century. Edward's grandfather and father were blacksmiths, and Edward learned the trade from his father. He taught himself decorative ironwork. Tichenor retired at 55 years old with 6 million dollars and bought a farm in Matawan. Businesses he recalled in Millburn were: Mc Cullen Brothers General Store (Corner of Main & Millburn), Mrs. Schultz's Candy Store, Mundy's food store (corner of Main and Millburn), Milburn Hotel (owned by Pollack), In the Bank building at one time was Campbell's Drugs. Campbell's homestead was at the Chanticler and Bonnel's meat store.

Collection

Oral History

Acquisition

Accession

2021.365