Middlesex Avenue-Woodwild Park Historic District is significant for its association with the development of Metuchen in the late 19th and early 20th century.  It was during this time that Metuchen, a booming suburban railroad town with easy access to New York City, attracted business, artistic and literary persons and became known as the "Brainy Borough."  The district is also listed for its collection of Italianate, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Craftsman and Tudor Revival style residences.  

The Trust grant will help fund the development of a Historic Preservation Ordinance for the Borough of Metuchen.  

For more information, visit http://www.metuchennj.org/metnj/