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Renee, The tunnels may be similar, but Brooksbrae's unique character was that it incorporated a fully integrated waste-heat drying tunnel in the factory design. Alan Mounier's examinations of Atlantic Brick were interesting. But, I believe the tunnels there were independent of the kiln and...

The tunnels at Pasadena are drying tunnels. I wrote my master's thesis on the site and spoke extensively with Paul Schopp about it. In fact, he should have a copy of my MA thesis. The name Pasadena is derived from a failed development in the area, the actual terra cotta factory, located in...

Just as a cautionary note, it is illegal (at many official levels) to remove any artifacts from park land of any sort. Also, when artifacts are found the site should be reported to, minimally, the county historical commission or historical society. I would hate to see anybody end up in jail...

For those people out there who have seen the foundation pits, have you noticed any kind of bricks or anything that would provide a retaining wall or foundation? Also, how deep are these pits at ROG? I have a theory about them, and just needed some clarification. Thanks.

Red Oak actually predates Union Clay (which was never really a village, but the Lewis Neill & Co. Fire Brick Company). Red Oak Grove was a lumber village, if it could have even been considered that. I will be more that happy to give you all another article about my findings soon enough...

I was wondering if anyone had any information (other than Henry Beck) about Red oak Grove prior to 1851? I am compiling a history of several of the little villages in the area and have had no luck finding information prior to this date. Anyone have anything? Any information would be more than...

In regards to the REAL Pasadena, there is none. The only portions of the development that sold lots are located in the wildlife management area, not the State forest. Pasadena was a development, not a Terra Cotta Company. Beck's information was confused. The terra cotta operation to which he...