
The single most important factor in Lake Hopatcongβs rise as a great resort was the construction of the Hotel Breslin in 1887. The hotel was encircled by elegant cottages, many of which still stand today.Β The development, known as Breslin Park, brought the rich and famous to Lake Hopatcongβincluding the 24th Vice President of the United States, Garret Hobart.Β
Join us as we relive those days of past splendor when the Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum presents βGarret Hobart and the Glory of Breslin ParkβΒ on Saturday evening November 26th, 2011.
This program is part of the Lake Hopatcong Historical Museumβs dinner series and will be held at The Arlington on Howard Boulevard in Mount Arlington.Β Social hour starts at 6 p.m., buffet dinner at 7 p.m. and program at 8 p.m.Β The cost of the evening is $25.00 per person.Β For more information email LHHISTORY@att.net or call 973-398-2616.
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