This website
is dedicated to the Michelin Plant on Ford Avenue, the Evans Family, Dr Forney and his sons, who
they have given so much
to the town of Milltown and for playing an important role in forming the town we
love and respect. Also dedication goes to the remaining historical sites that
are remaining that we hold dear to our heart, also to the ones that we have lost
to the senseless disregard of our town history and to what makes this town so
special, the residents that live and work here. We need to stop the senseless destruction of our historical
landmarks and Milltown's history now before its to late and is lost forever.
Talking about
our Town History is one Thing- Saving it is Another
The holiday season is a time to enjoy our favorite staples of the silver screen.
You might enjoy, as I do, "It's a Wonderful Life," the story about a
George Bailey, his sometimes unwilling attachment to his hometown of Bedford
Falls, and the part he played in preserving its character and keeping it a town
of the people, rather than a more base form dominated by the greedy banker,
Henry Potter.
If one looks, they might see an analogy between
Bedford Falls and Milltown. Similar to the Bailey family, exemplary citizens
spreading goodwill throughout the small town and maintaining their Building and
Loan to serve its residents, we have John Evans and his son John C. Evans, our
first mayor, both of whom played key roles in forming Milltown's future.
Likewise, Dr. Norman N. Forney and his sons tirelessly administered to the
health of Milltown's residents. Contrast these with Mr. Potter's eye on the
almighty dollar at the expense of all else; does this sentiment remind you of
Valley National Bank and the Forney House property owner who are apparently
determined to demolish the house while intimidating those who care about
Milltown's history and future with litigation?
Much goodwill is embodied in that house at 94
N. Main St., despite its current condition. Didn't Bailey and his wife decide to
buy that abandoned house in Bedford Falls, and with love and care make it a home
for their growing family? They were able to look past the peeling paint and
broken windows. Are we?
Milltown, it's time to cherish the Forney
House. Is it just a dream that this historic landmark may be taken away from us
in the name of future profit? Will you be able to bear the sight of our Main
Street with a demolished Forney House? And will we still be the beautiful town
of Milltown? Or one big step closer to Pottersville?
Residents, don't wait until all hope is lost.
Show your love of Milltown. Join us and tell our leaders how wrong it would be
to lose this landmark. You'll be glad you did.
Michael Shakarjian John C. Evans Project Inc.
Milltown
