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Sorry, Pine Baron, but I don’t consider Weakipedia an authoritative source for ANYTHING! The information is only as good as the person submitting it and anyone can go in and goof with it. Best regards, Jerseyman __________________ scriptor rerum Nova Caesarea Dei memor, gratus amicus

Guy: This is an excellent idea and I have seen it done on other websites. Not only would it offer some rudimentary protection for individual’s images, but it would also serve as advertisement for Ben’s NJPineBarrens site. Let me know if you can add such a feature to the photo tools here...

Thanks for the concurrence on my opinions, Relic Hunter. We have had other posters here that take umbrage with my viewpoint. Just because folks think there is nothing wrong with it does not make it right—or legal! Best regards, Jerseyman __________________ scriptor rerum Nova Caesarea Dei...

No harm done, no foul received. The crazy Cossack spoke with Walt today and, as Guy suggested, he pulled the image from here. So, we are no closer to solving the mystery. However, Walt and Mark both suggested that I show the images to Ted Gordon, so I will take the originals to the booksigning...

While I do not have any historic images of Cranberry Hall to offer, I can supply some great views of Pointville if anyone would be interested. Just let me know. Best regards, Jerseyman

Good people, beautiful surroundings, and stimulating conversation. These are the best things life has to offer! Thank you, Lynn—your generosity is only exceeded by your patient, genteel nature! And wonderful to meet one and all and put a face to a name! Best regards, Jerseyman

Relic Hunter: I agree with you that metal detecting on a beach can be a real thrill—been there, done that. Even city or county parks represent great places to find items inadvertantly dropped by our forefathers. As long as those pursuing the hobby remain respectful of potential archaeological...

The Great Seal of Burlington County Mike, et al.: I have pondered the Great Seal of Burlington County and its origins for a year or more. In my opinion, the birds flying overhead are some type of waterfowl, possibly Canada Geese. Depending on which seal you examine, there are either 15 or 16...

Very nice, Mike—this is exactly what we need to fill in the modern age for this thread. If you take more digital images at Atsion, please select the better ones and continue posting them here. Best regards, Jerseyman

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...