Friday flashback: 85-year-old photo shows cranford police officer at the range

Friday Flashback: 85-Year-Old Photo Shows Cranford Police Officer at the Range

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February 21, 2025
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CRANFORD, N.J. — The Cranford Police Department took a trip down memory lane Friday, sharing a historical photo from the late 1940s featuring Lt. Harry Page at the Shotgun Range, now known as Lenape Park.

The black-and-white image, posted as part of the department’s #FlashbackFriday series, highlights a piece of local history when the area off Kenilworth Boulevard served as a shooting range. The transformation of the site into Lenape Park reflects decades of development and community change.

Cranford Police regularly share archival photos, offering residents a glimpse into the town’s past.

The department’s latest post provides a rare look at a bygone era of law enforcement training in Cranford.

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