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Chris: Yes, that is the work, but make sure you obtain both volumes. It is very worthwhile! Best regards, Jerseyman

Chris: Apparently you have not read Peter Kalm’s journal, so you are in for a treat!! His descriptions of plants, creatures, and the physical geography of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and elsewhere are quite well done and fascinating. You might consider adding the Dover edition to your...

Kevin: In discussing your question with Spungman [always a lurker and never a poster!!], he indicated the Ellis sand operation likely began with the concrete paving of Harding Highway through that stretch of the state, starting in 1921 or 1922, although he did concede that the pit may have...

Chris: Since you apparently have a penchant for pursuing and researching reptiles and herps, have you ever read the passage in Peter Kalm’s mid-eighteenth-century journal containing his observations of the venomous “great horned snake” on Irish Hill in present-day Runnemede? If so, I would...

Kathleen: Glad you found the information helpful. The fire in the almshouse hospital occurred in December 1920, as described in this story from the 15 December 1920 issue of the New Jersey Mirror: On Friday morning fire broke out in the east wing of the almshouse hospital at New Lisbon...

Chris: I cannot help you find Formosa Bay, but Formosa Bogs can be found at the extreme top right-hand corner of the 1910 Dennisville 15-minute quadrangle, seen here: http://gallery.njpinebarrens.com/showphoto.php/photo/2284 (click on displayed map at this URL to exhibit enlarged image)...

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...