Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Tell us where you can find this sign and share some history about its location.
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
The establishment with this sign in front of it has lured hungry patrons into it with their delicious breakfast, brunch, and lunch, for over 60 years. Do you know where this sign is located? Tell us in the comment section what restaurant this sign is advertising for and what your favorite dish at this diner is. Bonus points if you can tell us some history about the location. Think you can stump your fellow Freehold residents? Email a picture to Freehold Patch Local Editor Alli Mechanic at Allison.mechanic@patch.com. About this column: Photo Find features photos of Freehold locations that we pass everyday. Can you identify where pictures from this column were taken? Test how well you know Freehold.
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Tell us in the comments where she stands and some history about this Freehold landmark.
This noseless woman is a Freehold landmark that many residents pass everyday. Althogh this lovely lady stands tall, not everyone takes the time to stop and admire her beauty. Do you know where she stands? If you recognize this pretty woman and know where this photo is from, tell us in comments. Bonus points if you can tell us some history or interesting information about the landmark. Answer to Photo Find 5/13 Last week’s photo find was the friendly character who lies above the back entrance of the Court Jester. Five Patch readers got the answer correct and shared fun facts about this local business. Richard Berger said this local hang out has RC on tap. Team Sheen raved about their homemade potatoe chips. Think you can stump your fellow …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Tell us in the comments where this little fella lives.
This friendly face represents a business in Freehold. His job is to simply welcome patrons and put a smile on their face as they enter the place. Do you know where funky fella lies? If you have been to the business that this figure represents and know where this photo is from, tell us in comments. Bonus points if you can tell us some history or interesting information about the business it represents. Answer to Photo Find 4/22 Last week’s photo find was the roof of the Wow Fitness Center in Freehold. Ten Patch readers got the answer correct. Joseph W. shared an interesting story about this former movie theater in the comments section. "It was once an independent theater before being renovated to a gym. As a movie theater, it featured …
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Tell us where you can find this wild architecture and share some information about the business it represents in the comments.
This roof is pretty amazing and can be seen by drivers passing through Freehold. This structure with black and white checkers and funky shape stands above a building that hundreds of people go in and out of everyday. Do you know where this outrageous roof is located? If you have raised the roof in this building and know where this photo is from, tell us in comments. Bonus points if you can tell us some history or interesting information about the business it represents. Answer to Photo Find 4/15 Last week’s photo find displayed the Freehold icon that represents Old Monmouth Candies located on Park Ave. in Freehold Borough. Seven Patch readers got the answer correct. Joseph W. shared a lot of sweet history in the comments section. Below is…
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Tell us where you can find this Freehold icon and share some information about the business it represents in the comments.
Yummy! Who doesn't love some delicious penut brittle? Salty and sweet, it is a great combination... If you have a sweet tooth and know where this photo is from, tell us in comments. Bonus points if you can tell us some history or interesting information about the business it represents. Answer to Photo Find 4/8 Last week’s photo find displayed the solar panel field located next to the Monmouth County Agriculture Building on Kozloski Road. Four Patch readers got the answer correct. Claudine Scozzari asked an interesting question, "where were these solar panels made?" "The point of energy independence is too make the USA less dependent on foreign made goods. And, solar panels are usually made in China. For there to be true energy …
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Tell us where you can find these panels and share some information about the project.
Everybody loves saving energy, and these solar panels do just that. Can you tell us where these energy creators stand? Tell us in comments where in town this picture was taken and where they stand. Bonus points if you can tell us some history or interesting information about the location. Answer to Photo Find 3/25 Last week’s photo find showed the very special deer standing in front of the Freehold Elks Lodge. Five Patch readers got the answer correct. Patcher Patricia Hamilton shared this fun fact: "This building was purchased by the members of Freehold Elks Lodge #1454 in 1922, the year that the organization began in Freehold. For 90 years we have hosted fundraising events for the benefit of Special Needs Children, Scholarships, Scouting…
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Tell us where you can find this statue and share some history about its location.
There may be plenty of deer populating Freehold, but you have to admit, this one definitely stands out. Do you know what building this large animal is in front of? Tell us in comments where in town this picture was taken and what building it stands in front of. Bonus points if you can tell us some history about the location. Answer to Photo Find 3/18 Last week’s photo find showed where President Abraham Lincoln likes to hangout in the Borough - in font of the Monmouth County Court House. Thank you to all who submitted answers! Think you can stump your fellow Freehold residents? Upload a Photo Find picture to this story or email it to Freehold Patch Local Editor Noel Aliseo at noel.aliseo@patch.com. About this column: Photo Find features …
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Tell us where this statue of Abraham Lincoln resides.
With malice to none, with charity for all: Although you can not shake his hand, you can visit one of the presidents of the United States right here in Freehold. Can you tell us the location where the statue of Abraham Lincoln stands? Tell us in the comments below where in town this picture was taken and what building it is in front of. Bonus points if you can tell us some history about the statue. Answer to Photo Find 3/11: Last week's Photo Find featured signs in front of Durand Pond in Durand Park off Randolph Road. Only 3 out of the 12 Patch readers that responded got the answer correct. Fun facts about the pond include that it was the site of last year's Arbor Day celebrations. In addition to the pond, the park also features a …
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Tell us where you can find these signs and share some history about its location.
Although there is no ice skating on this body of water, there is plenty of other stuff to do at this Freehold location. Do you know where you have seen these signs protecting this Freehold community resource? Tell us in comments where in town this picture was taken and what body of water this is. Bonus points if you can tell us some history about the location. Answer to Photo Find 3/2: Last week's Photo Find featured the clock that stands above Escondido's on the Moore's Tavern corner. 3 Patch residents got the answer correct and also shared a fun fact that the clock never has the correct time! Thank you to all who submitted answers! Think you can stump your fellow Freehold residents? Upload a Photo Find picture to this story or email …
Friday, March 2, 2012
Tell us where this clock ticks and what businesses it stands by.
Time flies! Especially when you are enjoying yourself at one of the Freehold businesses this clock stands above. Do you know where you have seen this time piece? Tell us in comments where in town this picture was taken and what businesses it is by. Bonus points if you can tell us some history of the structure. Think you can stump your fellow Freehold residents? Upload a Photo Find picture to this story or email it to Freehold Patch Local Editor Noel Aliseo at noel.aliseo@patch.com.
Mike W
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