Interested in fun facts and the history of Hillside, NJ?
Then read on!
1. Hillside is home to the largest Jewish cemetery in the state of New Jersey.
2. Hillside is home to the oldest operating movie theater in the state of New Jersey, the Plaza Theatre.
3. Hillside is home to the first African-American owned and operated radio station in the state of New Jersey, WNJR-AM.
4. Hillside is home to the first African-American owned and operated television station in the state of New Jersey, WHBI-TV.
5. Hillside is home to the first African-American owned and operated newspaper in the state of New Jersey, The Hillside Gazette.
6. Hillside is home to the first African-American owned and operated bank in the state of New Jersey, The Hillside Bank & Trust Company.
7. Hillside is home to a large Italian-American population, with many Italian restaurants and bakeries located throughout the city.
8. Hillside is home to a large Jewish population, with many synagogues located throughout the city.
9. Hillside is home to a large Portuguese-American population, with many Portuguese restaurants and bakeries located throughout the city.
10. Hillside is home to several parks and recreational facilities, including Warinanco Park, which features a lake, walking trails, and a variety of sports fields and courts.
