Kathy Heilman

Female

Milltown, NJ

United States

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About Me:- Tell us about yourself
Born in Pennsylvania, lived in Sommerville, NJ as a young child, then Chicago and settled in East Brunswick. Many of my family members are interested in antiques, family geneology, and history so I have been thinking in these terms for most of my life. Personally I now gravitate to mid-century design but also appreciate other styles and periods as well.
What is your interest in Milltown history?
I am interested in historic architecture and historic industry so I am drawn to Milltown's past including all of the factories like Michelin, the Russell Playing Card Company, the Meyer Rubber Factory, the Rinky Dink, and others that continue to emerge. I am happy to be serving as the newly elected President of the Milltown Historic Society and am having fun working on a formal inventory of the town's collections.

If you would like to make a donation or have pictures that the Historical Society can copy and return please contact me.

Happy exploring!

Kathy

Comment Wall:

  • Debora Acierno

    That would be good, talked to Mr Fama last week about historic ordinance they are trying to get thru. Seems like it might be a reality very soon.

    Oct 25, 2008

  • George Alletsee

    Hi Kathy,
    I am sending this for a second time because I may have erased the first one.
    Thank you for openning the museum on that Sunday. You went out of your way for me and I appreciate it. As Brian said "you are a very nice lady. I will send Geneology as soon as I have a little time.
    George Alletsee

    Nov 12, 2008

  • Kristen McCauley

    Hi Kathy,
    I grew up in Milltown and am currently a graduate student at Rutgers in the Cultural Heritage and Preservation Studies program. For a class in architectural preservation I am interested in writing a preservation plan for a historic Milltown building like the Michelin factory or the Raritan Railroad station. I wrote more about it on my page on this site, but I would love to talk more about it with you or other members of the historical society and Milltown revitalization. I appreciate any help you can give me. It's so great to see all this interest in the preservation of Milltown's history and character. Thanks!
    Kristen McCauley

    Oct 14, 2009

  • Kristen McCauley

    Hi Kathy,

    Thanks so much for getting back to me. Everyone's been so helpful. I was unable to make the last general meeting because I had to work, but I should be able to come to the November meeting. I was hoping the Historical Society might have building plans, Historic American Building Survey (HABS) drawings, Sanborn fire insurance maps, info on building materials or any documentation of that sort on the rrrr station. Whatever background information I could get would be helpful. I've already run these same questions by the borough president, Brian Harto, but he said he doesn't have any. I'm crossing my fingers!! Thanks again. Also let me know if this is the best way to contact you or if you'd prefer email. My email is krismis86@msn.com.
    Kristen

    Nov 5, 2009