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We’re SO excited that they’re opening up tomorrow. If you didn’t already know, at their Grand Opening event on Saturday, they’re giving the first 100 guests a free chicken sandwich and fries! Trust us, you’re not gonna want to miss out on that. They open at 11:00AM, see you there?

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Maps + More · February 22, 2023

Only 55 Minutes from New York: The Story of White Meadow Lake

By Peter Zablocki

The area of Rockaway Township that now bears the name White Meadow Lake was first referred to as such in land surveys of 1774. The town section that would become the thriving lake community it is today was once owned by Col. Thomas Muir, with a large pond that bore his name. Within two decades after his death in 1855, the pond gave way to swampland. It would remain as such until being turned into a lake through the construction of a dam by the Fish and Game Club, which acquired the rights to the region in the late 1800s. After a couple of owner changes throughout the early 20th century and a failed endeavor to turn the area into an iron ore mine, the land of 1,127 acres was sold to the National House & Farms Association, Inc., owned by Benjamin Kline, on July 6, 1945. 

White Meadow Lake in Rockaway Township, NJ - rockawayguide.com
Photo courtesy of the Denville Historical Society

The Kline Family decided to turn the area into an attractive lake community, highlighting its proximity to Metropolitan New York City as a perfect weekend, summer, or year-round getaway. Because the idea of owning a lake property was no longer unique to the area, especially with nearby Denville and Mountain Lakes having taken up a large share of the clientele and business, Kline decided to invest heavily in the experience and grandeur of lake life. The Club House would become the community’s main attraction and showcase much wealth through its amenities, furnishings, and overall décor inside and out. Unlike many competitors, White Meadow Lake would have numerous beaches, new boat docks, and a year-round beautification staff to ensure its pristine appearance. 

Investing heavily into the new community, the Klines ensured the area had paved roads, easy access to downtown, and recreational accommodation such as two big swimming pools, yet it was the decision to build a Day Camp in 1949 which boosted White Meadow Lake’s credibility as the go-to destination for development. By 1950, nearly one thousand lots had been sold, and the number only grew throughout the decade. “Only 55 Minutes from New York,” read the advertisement. And people listened. 

White Meadow Lake in Rockaway Township, NJ - rockawayguide.com
Photo courtesy of the Denville Historical Society

Around 1954, the Day Camp and its facilities would be turned over to the Country Club and the White Meadow Lake Property Owners Association, leading to a boom in development throughout the 1950s. In 1952 alone, 616 homes had been built and occupied—a record that stands to this day. Within a year, White Meadow Lake offered school busing and mail delivery service and eventually an all-encompassing telephone service. Since then, the community has never looked back. According to the 2020 Census, White Meadow Lake now has 8,710 people and 2,531 families calling it home. 

Peter Zablocki - rockawayguide.com

Peter Zablocki is a local historian, author, and educator. He can be reached at peterzablocki.com.

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There’s a new chicken spot making its mark on Ro There’s a new chicken spot making its mark on Rockaway, and they open up tomorrow! We were lucky enough to attend their private event on Friday to try out what they had to offer and let us tell you… you will *not* be disappointed by anything you have here. Their custard was delish, the seasoning on the fries was perfection, and that chicken??? SO. JUICY. We tried the Nashville Hot and The Deluxe with Rosemary Pepper and Cajun Fries and we might start drooling just thinking about them again right now. Everything was super fresh, the staff was beyond friendly, and the space is so open and welcoming. 

We’re SO excited that they’re opening up tomorrow. If you didn’t already know, at their Grand Opening event on Saturday, they’re giving the first 100 guests a free chicken sandwich and fries! Trust us, you’re not gonna want to miss out on that. They open at 11:00AM, see you there?

Welcome, @superchixnj! We’re so happy to have you 😍✨
Have you checked out Kawaii Gifts at the mall yet? Have you checked out Kawaii Gifts at the mall yet? So many cute and fun things!
Feeling like we’re overdue for some sunshine and Feeling like we’re overdue for some sunshine and Spring-like weather in the Rockaway area. What are you hoping for?
Lots of great sale options this week at Shop Rite Lots of great sale options this week at Shop Rite to help you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Take advantage of the deals and stock up. 🍀
The rolled ice cream over at Below Zero Degrees is The rolled ice cream over at Below Zero Degrees is delish! We love that they have many different flavor combinations available 😋

What’s your go to flavor combo?
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