In compliance with governor murphys most recent directive of may 4, 2020, haddonfield school district buildings will be closed for the balance of this school year, except for certain hours for faculty and family support and for the distribution of bag lunches. It was formed from parts of mclean, lasalle, and iroquois counties, and named after edward livingston, a prominent politician who was mayor of new york city and represented new york in the united states house of representatives and louisiana in both houses of congress. Jan began the book as an oral history for the historical society, before it turned. List of books and articles about illinois history online. This book is wonderfully informative about the history of illinois beginning with the early french and indian years. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. It wasnt until i started the book and read the blurb that i realized that this book is a novelization of the film. The historical society is cohosting a book launch for jan twitchells new book, a fortunate life.
Henry sullivan passed away in haddonfield, pennsylvania. In compliance with governor murphys most recent directive of may 4, 2020, haddonfield school district buildings will be closed for the balance of this school year, except for certain hours for faculty and family support and for the distribution of. Oct 26, 2018 though halloween is set in the fictional town of haddonfield, illinois, it was shot on location in south pasadena and hollywood, california. Haddonfield article about haddonfield by the free dictionary. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 38,950. Tablet erected by the haddonfield chapter, daughters of the american revolution, 1931. Haddonfield was founded in 1701 by elizabeth haddon, a 21yearold english quaker, as a place for quakers and others to live and worship in freedom. Take a trip to haddonfield, illinois for a spookfilled time of goblins and witches. Aug, 2009 hill was from the very real haddonfield, n. Common types of primary sources include works of literature, historical documents, original philosophical writings, and religious texts. Fighting fire with buckets, the history of firefighting in philadelphia and surrounding southern new jersey communities new exhibit of antique toys and games, its a toy story opens nov. The creation of a historic district, in contrast to individual historic designations. A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic.
Central illinois is a killer home for halloween movies. Locations in halloween play a crucial role in creating tension, building suspense, and heightening the feeling of dread. Movie novelization by john passarella from amazons fiction books store. The historical society of haddonfield history of the town. The most haddonfield families were found in the usa in 1880. The new girl in town, mary white finds her life in haddonfield, illinois, settling. He returns to his quiet hometown of haddonfield, illinois, where he looks for his next victims. Mar 27, 2020 the historical society is cohosting a book launch for jan twitchells new book, a fortunate life. Early habitants settled in the paradis terrestre near kaskaskia, also known as american bottom.
Of interest are indian king tavern 1750, where the first state legislature met in 1777, and the haddonfield historical society. The city receives its name from haddonfield, new jersey, where halloween and halloween ii cowriter and coproducer debra hill was born. The newest addition to arcadia publishings popular images of america series is haddon township from local authors william b. Our book sale this year will be on saturday, september 21st and sunday, september 22nd. Its 1963, welcome to haddonfield illinois where a 6 years old boy named michael myers guiding by some demonic voice through his mind on that halloween night he killed his sister judy myers with sadistic satisfaction. The city receives its name from haddonfield, new jersey, where halloween and halloween ii. Haddonfield historical society publications first series n. A case history of americas vilest serial killers och hittar. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Where exactly is the fictional town of haddonfield il.
Virtual book club, held in conjunction with haddonfield public library, the radium girls, by kate moore, 7 pm, via zoom more upcoming events funding provided by the camden county cultural and heritage commission at camden county college, the officially designated county history agency of the new jersey historical commission. The book follows the events of the film, but includes references to the festival of samhain. Michael myers is a fictional character from the halloween series of slasher films. Interestingly enough, until today, id never seen the movie. It is located in the midcentral region of the state and was founded in 1837. In 1880 there were 10 haddonfield families living in pennsylvania. Director john carpenter was raised in bowling green, kentucky. A history of the land and its people by roger biles. A fictionalized representation of livingston county is presented in the halloween horror film series.
See also whats at your library, or elsewhere broader terms. The book covers their investigations and research of the supernatural through the 618 region. The county is named after american jurist and statesman, edward livingston. The haddonfield family name was found in the usa between 1880 and 1920. History of haddon township told through photographs. The film, which debuted in 1978 and starred jamie lee curtis, was set in the idyllic midwestern surroundings but was actually shot in hollywood and south pasadena, california. So if haddonfield, illinois is fictional, where was the. History of illinois detailed in books by arcadia publishing. The obituary was featured in the philadelphia inquirer. Mysteries of haddonfields historic tools a tool museum at the historical society of haddonfield. But on october 30, 1978, while being transferred for a court date, a 21yearold michael myers steals a car and escapes smiths grove.
The films primarily focuses on serial killer michael myers who was committed to a sanitarium as a child for the murder of his sister, judith myers. There is, however, a real city called haddonfield in new jersey. Halloween is an american horror franchise that consists of eleven films, as well as novels, comic books, merchandise, and a video game. A page about haddonfield, nj native wildlife and plants.
Nov 06, 2007 the film takes place primarily in haddonfield, illinois. The film takes place primarily in haddonfield, illinois. Haddonfield is depicted as a muted and dull place, a quiet suburb that doesnt seem like the kind of town that would ever breed a killer like michael myers. The opening shot of haddonfield, il in south pasadena, ca photo by ivan bukta. Published by bantam books first published october 1979. He returns to his quiet hometown of haddonfield, illinois, where he looks for his. Haddonfield, illinois is a fictional town that was used as the setting for the cult classic film halloween. John carpenters halloween movie facts mental floss. Building on a tradition begun in 1803, the library is a center for lifelong learning, welcoming people of all ages, backgrounds and interests. The book contains more than 200 images drawn from private and public collections. Ett ar senare dodar michael eremiten och atervander till haddonfield for att hitta jamie igen. This was 100% of all the recorded haddonfields in the usa. Calculated text is provided when your own data are absent, and is either based on other columns in your catalog eg.
This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. After the seven years war, the illinois territoy belonged to the english. On a cold halloween night in 1963, six year old michael myers brutally murdered his 17yearold sister, judith. As of the 2010 united states census, the borough had a total population of 11,593, reflecting a decline of 66 0.
Brahms and sandra whitegrear and the haddon township historical society. Pennsylvania had the highest population of haddonfield families in 1880. In and about haddonfield west jersey history project. Its also a neighborhood proud of its horror history. This expanded and revised edition combines the first three volumes of bruces books into one.
This was 100% of all the recorded haddonfield s in the usa. Sign erected by the new jersey commission on historic sites. Recent haddonfield, nj callersmart user activity first caller feedback on 609 2205104 shared by kiarstin. History, mystery and hauntings of southern illinois.
Why a historic district the purpose of haddonfield s historic district ordinance, enacted in 1971 and amended in 1987, is to safeguard the heritage of the borough of haddonfield by preserving that part of the borough which reflects elements of its cultural, social, economic and architectural history. Oct 04, 2018 locations in halloween play a crucial role in creating tension, building suspense, and heightening the feeling of dread. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. The haddonfield friends of the library supports the haddonfield public library. Because of its location as a crossroads of water, road, and rail transportation, the community evolved from an 18thcentury agricultural and. A history of the first baptist church of haddonfield, new jersey. Haddonfield, illinois is a fictional city located in reallife livingston county, illinois and is the principal setting for the halloween motion picture saga.
About me the historical society of haddonfield research library and archive focuses on the history of haddonfield, nj and its environs in south jersey. Historical markers can be cosponsored by various local organizations, such as historical societies, churches, schools, businesses, municipalities, or other interested entities. Fifteen years later, he escapes to stalk and kill the people of the fictional town of haddonfield, illinois. Haddonfield, illinois is where the halloween movies were filmed 1,2,4,5,6. Nov 01, 2006 haddonfield, illinois is a fictional city located in reallife livingston county, illinois and is the principal setting for the halloween motion picture saga. If you look closely, you can see palm trees in the.
History of greenfield hall page of the historic society of haddonfield website. Though halloween is set in the fictional town of haddonfield, illinois, it was shot on location in south pasadena and hollywood, california. Department name full name title email phone extension. The book committee of the religious society of friends of philadelphia and vicinity. Halloween by curtis richards meet your next favorite book. Haddonfield, nj is the home town of screenwriter debra hill. Media not set 81, book 673, paper book 666, ebook 1, other 31, map 3, microtext 28, unknown 16 clouds tag cloud, author cloud, tag mirror.
So if haddonfield, illinois is fictional, where was the movie. Cowriterdirector john carpenter introduces us to the fictional suburban town of haddonfield, illinois, before michael myers nick castle goes on a bloody murder spree, ultimately centered on a young babysitter, laurie strode jamie lee curtis. In one scene, the subtitle on the screen depicts the location as smiths grove, illinois. Who along with carpenter wrote the screenplay for the movie. The haddonfield friends of the library is a group of passionate, likeminded volunteers who give their time, energy and talent to sustain a strong and vibrant public library in our town. Buy a cheap copy of halloween book by richard curtis. Haddonfield history dedicated to the study and preservation. Funeral home services for henry are being provided by kainmurphy funeral services. Historical society of haddonfield research library. Shop arcadia publishing to find the best history books about illinois and its great contributions. Kiarstin just unlocked their communicator badge because their caller i. The historical society of haddonfield history of the.
Haddonfield is a borough located in camden county, new jersey, united states. The purpose of the haddonfield public library is to serve the people of haddonfield by providing ready access to information and ideas. Completing and submitting the application with supporting documentation. Haddonfield historical society publications first series.