Posts about the development of Plainsboro.
Business Spotlight – Lapidus Market
In 1941, Sol and Ray Lapidus, formerly of Brooklyn, opened the first “Mom and Pop” grocery store in Plainsboro - Lapidus Market.
Princeton University’s Hovercraft Prototype
During the late 1950s, a worldwide burst of energy poured forth in experimental Ground Effect Machines (GEMs) and Surface Effects Ships (SES).
Junior Historians Club
The Junior Historians Club meets weekly, on Saturdays from 2 - 4 pm, during the fall and spring. Kids learn about historic
John V. B. Wicoff School Ceremony
John V. B. Wicoff School Ceremony Since schools are starting again in a few days, let’s continue exploring the history of Plainsboro’s
Plainsboro’s Four Room School House
Plainsboro's Four Room School House In honor of school starting in a few days, let’s continue exploring the history of Plainsboro’s schools.
The Mapleton School
The Mapleton School In honor of schools starting again in September, let’s explore the history of Plainsboro’s schools. The previous blog post
Plainsboro’s Two Room School House
Plainsboro's Two Room School House In honor of schools starting again in September, let's explore the history of Plainsboro's schools, beginning with
Temporary Museum Exhibits
Temporary Museum Exhibits Wicoff Museum Interns developed 3 exhibits to highlight Plainsboro's history. These temporary exhibits will be available till December.
Firmenich, Inc.
Firmenich, Inc. Admin & lab buildings, 1975. Buck Watlington working at a control panel for mixing equipment inside the
Siemens Corporate Research, Inc.
Siemens Corporate Research, Inc. The following was written by members of the Plainsboro Historical Society, c. 1991: Siemens Corporate Research,
