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Kevin: The earliest documentary record I have for this sand-mining operation is 1923, when the West Jersey & Seashore Railroad had a siding at milepost 41.4 (measured from the Camden Electric Terminal), or 3/10ths of a mile past the Mizpah station on the Newfield Branch, for the Samuel Ellis...

George: No, you are definitely not getting through!!!!!!!!!!!! Either that, or we are all gathered in the cavernous Grand Central Station straining to hear totally unintelligible train announcements echoing through the building. I’m not a drinking man, but these forums might drive me to it...

Scott: A drunken Irish roofer??? Gee, no wonder he had died before your parents brought you into the world. Being on a roof drunk will almost guarantee you a life short-lived! Best regards, Jerseyman

Prodirt18: I did not address my comments to you or any one person in particular, but those who submit postings that are barely intelligible know who they are and should reevaluate their written communication methodology. I do not ever attempt to speak for Ben and Guy, but I think as a...

George: AMEN and AMEN!!! I am beginning to think Ben needs to institute a basic intelligence test to join these forums—or at least a rudimentary English and grammar test! Geez Louise, but when someone in their late 20s or older cannot capitalize initial words in sentences, spell correctly...

Suresue: You found one of my favorite hamlets in Burlington County! I had the privilege of residing in Rancocas Village from 1969 to 1974 and the place has fascinated me ever since! It is an island of history surrounded by a sea of modernity and sprawl. The oldest buildings in town include...

46er: Rod Sadler’s Pyne Poynt Marina currently stores the Barnegat Lightship, located near the mouth of Cooper River in Camden. The Camden Ship Museum is a nascent organization in South Camden and it does not currently possess any riverfront property needed to exhibit watercraft. Best...

Ben: It is the Keith Line that stopped at the Raritan River. The later Lawrence line went through to the Delaware River on a different, more northerly trajectory. You can find some discussion of the two lines here: http://forums.njpinebarrens.com/showthread.php?t=3249 I have been...

Gabe: Thanks for your vote of confidence! I read through the Wiki-Tiki article, which is probably one of the best, fully cited, entries I have ever examined on that website; then I proceeded to conduct my own investigation into the subject. I concur with the author of the Wiki-Tiki piece...

Was that evil's brother? Jerseyman

Where is Warner von Braun when you need him? :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: Jerseyman

AJ1957 and Guy: In my photographic collections is an album containing post cards and images of Camp Ockanickon under construction in Medford. It is an amazing record of the various buildings and facilities first built there in the mid-1920s. Best regards, Jerseyman

Folks: If you are seeking a religious experience in the Pines, I suggest you visit here: This circa 1905 post card image depicts the 1808 Pleasant Mills Methodist Episcopal Church in a state little changed from its original construction except for the very necessary double screen doors...

Jeff: A very interesting find, to be sure! Thank you for your exploration and for sharing the resultant information with the rest of us!! I cannot be certain from your posting, but I think I infer that the corduroy road led to a landing on the Batsto—am I correct in that inference or am I...

hystrybuf: I can’t vouch for “Da Bears,” but if you are interested in history, I certainly welcome you to the forums. Any particular areas of history interest you? Best regards, Jerseyman

Bob: No technological help here—strictly fingers flying over the keyboard in my best imitation of a speed typist. It often does take quite a bit of time to provide these responses. I think I had to log back in three times as I previewed my progress in constructing the reply. I try to...

Gee, Al (and Guy)—here all this time I thought NASCAR stood for the: “National Association of Stone Canvassers And Researchers.” Now you tell me it has to do with race cars?!?!?!?!? Go ahead—break my stones! Best regards, Jerseyman :) :) :)

Ben: Based on the text I quoted, that is the case. Funny, you would think the higher temperature would produce the vitreous slag, but it it is the other way ’round and the sponge-like slag results from the higher temperature and possibly changes in fluxing agents. Best regards, Jerseyman

George: I think Bill and Gloria Gaither penned the perfect song to accompany your photographs, and it begins: “There’s a sweet, sweet spirit in this place, And I know that it’s the spirit of the Lord….” Best regards, Jerseyman

Ben: You and Gabe are moving into the technical realm of metallurgy with the study of slag. There are three things that affect the content and appearance of slag: 1. The temperature of the furnace; 2. The type and quantity of flux used; 3. The type and constituency of ore employed in...