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Art, Community, and History: Allendale Prepares to Unveil Revitalized Mural

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Allendale’s Centennial Mural is Back, and They Want Your Ideas for a New “Pocket Park”

photo in 1994, as part of the Allendale Centennial celebration, the Centennial Mural was created.

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Allendale NJ, a beloved piece of Allendale, New Jersey, history is ready for its grand reveal. The borough is preparing to unveil its newly revitalized Centennial Mural and is inviting residents to help design the final piece of the project: a new “pocket park” at its base.

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Allendale’s Centennial Mural Comes to Life: 15 Ceramic Panels Installed Ahead of Allendale Day

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photos courtesy of Mayor Amy Wilczynski

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Allendale NJ, Allendale’s downtown just got brighter. On Aug. 4, 2025, crews installed 15 kiln-fired ceramic panels on the replastered wall at 83–89 W. Allendale Ave, bringing the borough’s Centennial Mural replacement well on its way to completion. The public art project—led by sculptor Simon Rigg with help from local volunteers and students—will be finished in time for Allendale Day on Sept. 20.

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