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Andy: The 1956 tornado is the correct one for taking out the diner. I know that, in reality, demolition will continue unabated until our politicians learn to cherish the history of the communities they serve. Only then will a historical renaissance occur, although by that time it may be too...

Folks: To lose the Century Theatre to a drugstore that only lasted two years is beyond stupid!! Now we've lost the Mount Ephraim/Harwan theatre for the same reason. I think Mount Ephraim should consider renaming itself Mount Drugstore! Ridiculous!! Here are a couple of images of the venerable...

Relayer: I just noticed that no one responded to your query these several months, so I thought I might provide a wee bit of information. Past historians have had little (actually nothing at all!!) to say about Dingletown and its origins beyond mentions of Dingletown Road. I really have...

Mark: Of the two settlements, Oswego is older than Chetwood. I have primary source references to Oswego from 1852. Henry Bisbee, writing in his work, Sign Posts, suggests that Oswego existed as a community from 1850 to 1890. He also states that Oswego "replaced" Martha as a hamlet, so, unless...

Mark and TrailOtter: I've been enjoying checking in from time to time and reviewing the progress you've made on your research. Not to spoil your fun, but I thought I might be able to assist you in your efforts to document the hamlet of Chetwood. Francis B. Chetwood, an attorney from...

George: Thank you for the story and you did just fine with the facts as you know them. The first known person to establish a tavern at the Blue Anchor site was John Hider, who erected a cedar log cabin in 1740, obtained a tavern license, and began dispensing libations to weary travelers...

http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/112-09252007-1413134.html Best regards, Jerseyman

Enoch: Sobering and thoughtful sentiments beautifully expressed! Frankly, I think Ben should create an FAQ entry for Pineland cemeteries and placed your post as the answer to the question. There are many cemeteries that do not receive the respect and reverence they deserve. I posit that...