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Scott: You are quite welcome! BTW, regarding your trip on the PATCO Hi-Speed Line, you might want to check this URL because the Port Authority is looking for you: http://www.ridepatco.org/content.asp?page=News&param=2&publication=19&pubnumber=734 Best regards, Jerseyman

Kevin and Anger Management: In addition to the chapter on the Williamstown and Delaware River Railroad that appears in the West Jersey Chapter’s Atlantic City Railroad : The Royal Route to the Sea, The Trail of the Blue Comet contains information on the W&DR. Some years ago, while conducting...

Johnrocket: Here is information concerning Dicktown, courtesy of research from a late friend, Bill Farr: DICKTOWN This toponym appears on several maps as a settlement of sorts on or near the Cross Keys-Berlin Road, but little is known about it, and an assured location is lacking...

Folks: I thought you would enjoy this article I came across while conducting some research recently: From the 3 July 1854 edition of The North American and United States Gazette (Page 1)— OPENING OF THE ABSECOM RAILROAD. On Saturday the Camden and Atlantic Railroad to Absecom Beach, on...

Folks: Something I have been wanting to do for some time is provide a few images and some contemporary text about portable sawmills. The following two images are from the 1913 annual report from the Forest Reservation Commission of New Jersey. The first photograph depicts a set of...

Offabit: Now that I have a few minutes, I was just logging in to answer your question about the extent of the Pine Barrens, but I notice you have edited your post and indicated you have answered itself—good for you! In your original, unedited message, you also appeared to be wondering why...

Folks: Thanks for posting the above message, Guy. Here is the information that you’ve all been waiting for to make dinner reservations: Checks should be made out to Linda Stanton and sent to: Linda Stanton Box 93 Elwood, NJ 08217 Please be sure your address, phone number, and...

Sorry, LARGO, but I’m not sure why you are encountering a problem with the email address. I just sent off a test message and it did not bounce back. However, if you have Linda’s primary email address, just use that one. For all others, please let me know if you, too, encounter any problems...

Congratulations, Erik, for gaining the notoriety you so richly deserve for all of your activities to bring attention to the history of Beachwood! Keep up the good work!! Best regards, Jerseyman

Ben and Gene: Thanks so much for posting this link to the forums! It provides great historical information for a much-loved subject! Best regards, Jerseyman

Mark: The smaller “pier” next to the main pier is actually the sectional floating dock for launching the rental canoes available from the park. Glad you enjoyed the images!! Best regards, Jerseyman

:dance: :dance: :dance: Love it!! Best regards, Jerseyman

Right on, Lynn! In point of fact, it is a Queen Anne style dwelling. Best regards, Jerseyman

Registering for Lines on the Pines Folks: Sorry to keep you all hanging about attending the dinner! For those of you interested in making reservations for the dinner buffet at the Lines on the Pines event in the Vienna Inn, please send an email to: linesonthepines@comcast.net Linda...

Jim: I forgot to ask you—what is your source or references for Jessup’s Grove? That information may aid me in finding out more about this place. Best regards, Jerseyman

Well, if it’s not one, it must be the otter! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Best regards, Jerseyman

Folks: Here is a 1938 aerial photo of Burlington Island. As you can see, no lagoon existed at that time. For those who wish to examine this image closer and actually see the text I have superimposed on the image, just click on the photo below and it will take you to an image and it can be...

Folks: Here are some selected images from my collection of Burlington Island: All visitors to Island Beach Amusement Park had to arrive by boat, either a river steamer or the little ferryboat called the William E. Doron Here is a view of the excursion steamer Columbia and the...

Lynn: Yes, Merchant shipyard closed in 1921 or 1922. All of the vessels they constructed had major problems with their reduction gears and the ships required retrofitting at Hog Island. IIRC, the little community of Harriman was built in Bristol Township and then annexed to the Borough of...

Spungman: Great post!! Keep beating the drum of historic cultural relevance—it is really an important message. Oh, and a little shameless self-promotion never hurt anyone!! Best regards, Jerseyman