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Bob: No problem—I'll stick that crazy Cossack on him!! He performs a mean Sabre Dance!! Best regards, Jerseyman __________________ scriptor rerum Nova Caesarea Dei memor, gratus amicus

Guy: Well—that's a distinct possibility, although I wish he would have either asked permission or given credit for the image. Let’s wait and see what Bob has to say about it. Best regards, Jerseyman __________________ scriptor rerum Nova Caesarea Dei memor, gratus amicus

Very nice addition to this thread, Guy! The 1955 map represents one important element of this thread: the past. Now for all of you who have more recent images of the mansion, store, decaying buildings, etc., please don’t hesitate to post them here. Your photos are just as important to this...

Bob: Did Walt say where he obtained the photograph or provide any additional information about it? If not, I think I will contact him through Mark D. It’s a real shame that the commission did not ask Mark to conduct an encore presentation at the Short Course. Best regards, Jerseyman

You are correct, Guy—although the photo predates THE BLUE COMET, showing instead a regular train to Atlantic City. I think you mean the Atco spur, not the Atsion spur. If I find the print of that photo, I will add it to the mix here. I was searching for it earlier, but I came up empty-handed...

Ben: I think you’ll find the cartographer did not compose his map with the utmost accuracy; the mansion is the large red square to the south south-east of the store. Obviously, the ironmaster's house should be depicted closer to the store building. Best regards, Jerseyman...

Enoch: You are correct about the 1826 mansion’s architectural style being Greek Revival. Regarding the architect for the structure, you ask a most excellent question and I do not have a ready answer for you. I believe past historians have explored this issue without success. However, a brief...

Atsion Map: 1876 Rather than assume that all reading this thread are aware of Atsion’s physical layout, I thought I would post the Atsion map from the 1876 Burlington County atlas: Best regards, Jerseyman __________________ scriptor rerum Nova Caesarea Dei memor, gratus amicus

Atsion Schools Here are two historic images of Atsion’s schools: Sorry for the poor image quality, but the original was not great to start with. Best regards, Jerseyman __________________ scriptor rerum Nova Caesarea Dei memor, gratus amicus

George, Guy and Mike: I love your idea of starting a new thread on the restoration of the Atsion Mansion featuring photos of its restoration along with historic images of the mansion and the village. I’ve decided to kick the thread off with some period shots of the railroad and the icehouse...

All politicians have a bag of “tricks” they pull out in times of austerity. These usually include the closure or curtailment of anything the taxpayer uses with regularity, such as parks, libraries, archives, etc. Of course, pet programs and projects almost always remain fully funded. I agree...

Welcome aboard, RelicHunter! A quick review of your webpages appears to reveal you as a gentle, thoughtful soul. I'm glad you’re here to share some tales with us. Best regards, Jerseyman

Folks: I get the distinct impression there is a lot of stereotypical goofin’ and spoofin’ going on here. :ninja: Sorry, but I'm not buying any of it—although currently I do find it rather amusing. :) It may soon get old, however. :rolleyes: Best regards, Jerseyman

An Eagle-Eye Truck Kinda Guy! Folks: Glad that Clayton Sand Company truck driver was on the job!! :dance: :dance: :dance: I agree with you, Guy—either the reporter or the police officer can’t tell the difference between Stafford Township, Ocean County and Woodland Township, Burlington...

Pine Baron: As the editor of the article that Gabe (pinelandpaddler) linked for you, I can assure you that you will not find a more authoritative narrative on the history of the Marple/Richards/Hays (Hayes) mill currently available. Can more research be conducted on the mill? Absolutely—but...

Welcome aboard, Michael—it is great to have another historian posting on Ben’s forums. Come back often! Best regards, Jerseyman

Mark: You are correct with your analysis of the greater context for slavery in New Jersey and I am glad you added your post to this thread. In my posting, I intended to discuss only the issue of the apology and what the background for that apology could be. I can agree with your point about...

Mark: There are two theories on how the early German Lutherans arrived in the Raritan River Valley: one is the shipwreck idea and the other stems from factional infighting, causing a splinter group to walk away from the New York Germans and travel south. I think the latter is the more...

Tom: You have presented a well written, impassioned posting about our current fiat money situation—bully for you! Keep up the good work!! As you and Enoch noted in subsequent messages, the attribution of that quote to Franklin is dubious at best. Many sources agree with our assessment...

Mark: Very, very nice posting. Back in the mid-1990s, Toll Brothers began building a townhouse development called Patriot Mews near Pluckemin on top of a prominence known locally as Pig or Schley Mountain. In the course of blasting bedrock to lay in the utilities and construct foundations, a...