RIDGEWOOD, N. J., village in Bergen County, on the Erie Railroad, about 21 miles north of New York. The railroad divides the village into eastern and western sections. The is in a residential locality; the. western side is built up with 'fine residences', most of them the homes of 'men doing business in New York City. The eastern section of the villag'e spreads out into the Paramus Valley, through which flows the Saddle River. In this part are substantial dwellings with extensive grounds. There are no manufactories. The business blocks and fraternal society buildings are mostly of limestone and pressed brick. There are sev eral churches, public schools and one private school for boys. In 1918 the village erected one of the finest high schools in the State; and the new railway station and plaza, 4 nanced conjointly by the village and the Erie Railroad, is a most artistic and attractive re cent improvement. There are lodges of nearly
all the chief fraternal societies and a large number of social and charitable organizations. Located here is the House of Divine Provi 4ence for Incurable Patients, in charge of the Sisters of Charity. The water supply' is fur nished by the Bergen County Aqueduct Coin pany. The roads in the vicinity are excellent, and the scenery in general, together with the •numerous groves .and small streams, make it a most charming locality. In the vicinity are many points ' of historic their his tories dating back to pre-Revolutionary days. The value of all taxable village property is $8,500,000. The government is on the commis sion plan. The receipts and expenses aVerage yearly about $245,000. Pop. 6,800.