The Mayor visits his childhood home in Newark.

Mayor Biertuempfel's home on Overlook Terrace. It was torn down to build an even larger one.

Mayor Biertuempfel and others in front of local Dewey for President campaign headquarters at the corner of Morris Ave. and Johnson Place in 1944 or 1948. This building was recently torn down and the location is currently a vacant lot.

Chatting with actress Eve Arden (Grease and Grease 2).

L-R, William Friberger (township clerk), Robert Ostertag, Koloman Kiss, Robert Lacky, Joseph Kitchell, Mayor F. Edward Biertuempfel, Reorganization Day late 40's.

L-R, Koloman Kiss, Future Governor William Cahill, Mayor F. Edward Biertuempfel about 1968.

Mayor Biertuempfel greets President Eisenhower about 1964.

Mayor Biertuempfel with UN Secretary General U-Thant.

Mayor Biertuempfel designed and helped build these playground turtles out of recycled sewer pipe in order to save the town money. These were among other playground fixtures were featured in Popular Mechanics Magazine. We understand that DPW legend Al Koenig had a big part in the design and fabrication of these turtles.

Mayor Biertuempfel designed and built some custom game boards for the Union's parks. He had his idea published in Popular Mechanics Magazine. Tips included using "white lead" to seal out moisture.

Some very personalized stationary from Mayor F. Edward Biertuempfel.

Mayor Ed in his 1955 Two Tone Chevy Belair two door coupe. This was probably taken at the Union Drive-in which was damaged in a hurricane in 1955 and reopened in 1956. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1955_Chevrolet

Mayor Ed poses with the wait staff of Adventure Car Hop on Route 22.

At Adventure Car Hop

Yankee great, Joe Collins third from the left.

1953 groundbreaking of St. Michaels?

Ribbon Cutting at the Town and Campus on Morris Ave. at Green Lane

1949 Boy Scout memorial event at Vauxhall Rd. and Hobart St.

The Mayor in front of the Union Movie Theater at a parade to celebrate Union's 140th birthday.