Franklin Township Public Library: Virtual Exhibits

Elton H. L. Wade and Family:
Many of the photographs Mr. Wade took during his life were of family members who lived in the Middlebush area of Franklin Township. During the early part of the 20th Century, residents in the Middlebush area lived primarily on two streets, now South... View Exhibit Page
Middlebush Area Residents:
Elsie B. Stryker and Ralph W. Thomson both wrote brief histories of the village of Middlebush, Elsie's in 1935 and Ralph's in 1963. The two were combined and published as Where the Trees Grow Tall by the Franklin Township Historical Society... View Exhibit Page
Franklin Township and the Surrounding Area:
Elton Wade worked at the New Brunswick Post Office for many years so there are many photographs of New Brunswick included in the collection. He also took his camera with him on family outings so, as we discover new photographs, we will be creating e... View Exhibit Page
New York World's Fair (1939—1940):
The New York World's Fair of 1939-1940 was held in Flushing Meadows in the Borough of Queens. The theme of the exposition was "Building the World of Tomorrow." Nearly 60 nations, and 33 states and U.S. territories participated in the exhibition.... View Exhibit Page
Sights in New Jersey:
Elton Wade frequently took his camera with him on his travels through New Jersey.... View Exhibit Page
Leaving New Jersey:
Elton Wade recorded his trip to the White Mountains region of New Hampshire in 1936. He made several day trips to various locations in Pennsylvania and seemed to take a camera with him wherever he went.... View Exhibit Page

Elton H. L. Wade Photograph Collection