Painted portrait of William M. Johnson located over the fireplace in the Johnson Public Library which is named in his honor.

Click here to view The Record April 30, 2015 article telling of the State Senator whose name is on the Hackensack Library. Who knew the tremendous impact
William M. Johnson had on the city of Hackensack, but we do get an understanding as to why we never heard.
 
Note a quote from the April 30, 2015 article: “He sought privacy, but every so often Johnson would be questioned by a curious reporter, the Record recalled his stock response: 'Please do not spoil my humble effort by telling the world about it, Let the good which comes from it suffice.' "

Click here to view a photo of Hackensack Hospital today, the fruits of a giving man, William M. Johnson, which continues to expand even today.

William M. Johnson lived in a house in the early 1900’s located where Sears Roebuck is today.
Click here to view.

Click here to view Johnson Public Library as it existed in the early 1900s.

Click here to view the plaque located at Johnson Public Library which paid tribute to
William M. Johnson.

Click here to view the tablet located in the Johnson Public Library from 1901 paying tribute to
William M. Johnson's Kindness.

Click here to view a painted portrait of William M. Johnson which is located over the fireplace in the Johnson Public Library.

Click here to view a painting of the original Oritani Field clubhouse which was located on the Hackensack River in the area of Foschini Park, which hangs in the Johnson Public Library.

Written by:
Bob Meli
March 4, 2016