'A Walk Through Historical Ridgewood' World Premiere

You are invited to the world premiere of a new video—A Walk Through Historical Ridgewood.

The idea for the video was conceived more than five years ago by longtime Ridgewood resident Bill Carbone. After viewing broadcaster David Hartman's PBS documentary A Walk Up Broadway, Bill was inspired to collaborate with local historians to create a video walking tour of Ridgewood's historic landmarks based on Art Wrubel's  walking tours of the downtown historic district. In the spring of 2008 Nick Di Blasio and Beau Jadrosich of Glory Days Productions joined the team and work began in earnest.

The video is introduced by Bill Carbone.  Peggy Norris narrates an overview of Ridgewood's early history.  Art Wrubel and Joe Suplicki then take viewers on a walk through the historic downtown area, pointing out landmarks and discussing the vibrant history of Ridgewood  through the years. The 35-minute video, which was shot live in Ridgewood, is illustrated with historical images of Ridgewood from the collections of the Ridgewood Public Library as well as the Ridgewood Historical Society's Schoolhouse Museum and other sources.

The video was made under the auspices of Ridgewood's Historic Preservation Commission with the cooperation of the Ridgewood Public Library and volunteers Art Wrubel, Bill Carbone, Joe Suplicki, Peggy Norris, Nick DiBlasio and Beau Jadrosich.  

Accompanying the $10 DVD is a self guiding walking tour booklet that follows the tour and includes historical photos. People may purchase A Walk Through Historical Ridgewood at Bookends, The Daily Treat, Town & Country Apothecary, and the library. Proceeds from the video will benefit the Local History Archives at the library. The DVD will be available for purchase at the upcoming screening.