A Final Farewell to Overbrook

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OverbrookJoin Verona Historical Society on Tuesday evening, October 24, to bid a final farewell to Overbrook, the former Essex County Hospital Center.

Kevin Kowalick will speak to us on his intimate history in exploring the facility and the event will debut his historical picture book on the history of Overbrook. We also invite you to share your stories and recollections of Overbrook, whether you were a former employee or someone who explored the vast ruins and extensive tunnel network in recent years as did Kevin.

Local author and historian Robert L. Williams will display some of the relics that were recently salvaged and tell the story of a bygone era in local and national history.

Presented by the Verona Historical Society. The event will take place at the Verona Community Center, 800 Bloomfield Ave., at 7:30 p.m. For more information you can contact the society email: [email protected].

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