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Title: Hackensack NJ Orphanage on Essex St.?
Post by: Copas orphan on April 12, 2007, 04:53:17 PM

I am doing geneology research on behalf of my 82 year old father in law.  We are  seeking any information on orphanages that were in operation around 1930 or so.  He was placed in an orphanage or "welfare house" as he calls it back around  the Great Depression.  It would have been around 1930.  He believes it was located in Hackensack, NJ on Essex St.  It would have been a Catholic orphanage or an orphanage run by nuns.

Any information would be appreciated. 

The Copas Family

Title: Re: Hackensack NJ Orphanage on Essex St.?
Post by: Editor on April 12, 2007, 06:05:44 PM

I believe that's now the "Conklin House" on Essex Street.

Conklin Youth Center (Shelter)
125 Essex Street, Hackensack
201-646-2756

Title: Re: Hackensack NJ Orphanage on Essex St.?
Post by: ericmartindale on April 16, 2007, 12:02:25 PM

Perhaps it was the Conkin Youth Center. But perhaps not.  The reason I express doubts is that I am unaware that the Conklin Center was ever a Catholic-run facility.

The Newman Boys School (SW corner of Essex and Polifly Road), was definately run by Catholics.  Some or all of the large sprawling wood-frame complex may (or may not) have been used as an orphanage in latter years.  Not sure when that was torn down? The land has had several uses, including the "Player's Club". It's now a Rite Aid with a condo under construction.

I don't have a firm answer, but I think this is noteworthy speculation.

Title: Re: Hackensack NJ Orphanage on Essex St.?
Post by: midniteangel on August 04, 2007, 04:15:16 AM

Yes it was the Conklin...we called it the childrens home.