Author Archives: Tracy Walsh

Girard Stites Barn Built by the hands of those who settled the area, this is a classic example of the well made barn. Notice the  wide board flooring and massive hand-hewn joists and timbers.

Barnicle Barn A typical Southern New Jersey Barn the simple construction of the horse stalls is a carry over from the early 19th century. In contrast to architectural changes in early home construction, exterior barn design changed little in the … Continue reading →

Greenwich Post Office Ninety-three years of U.S. mail flowed through the Greenwich Post Office. Many who came to transact business stayed on to chat, perching themselves in the open front window. A no-nonsense postmistress finally put a stop to the … Continue reading →

Grist Mill Built in 1790, Sharptown New Jersey. In the most rural communities, families grew their own grains and took them to just such a mill for grinding. Our water powered  Grist Mill was used to grind the daily quota … Continue reading →

Firehouse Nothing epitomizes the color and excitement of early American life like the old firehouse. Inside you would find an authentic array of antique Southern New Jersey fire fighting apparatus.

James B. Johnson Homestead You’re looking at the most elegant dwelling in Historic Smithville. The front of this homestead was built in 1850, and the rear 1820. Its owner captained a two-masted sailing ship that carted goods up and down the American … Continue reading →

 Noah Newcomb Home Noah Newcomb was a basket weaver of the oyster trade with uncertain health and fortune. Mr. Newcomb made his baskets out of oak and cedar hard wood. Legend has it that at age 40 Noah vowed that if he were given … Continue reading →

Frank Davis Barber Shop Built in 1840 in South Davis. Mr. Davis did everything barbers do today, plus some unusual extras. He kept an incubator in the back of his shop and did a brisk business in baby chicks. In … Continue reading →

Wes Shaw’s Meat Market Wes Shaw required meat orders a full week before delivery. This gave him ample time for butchering. Then, because there was no refrigeration, Wes made lightening fast deliveries. Meat was carried by wagon, buggy, or sleigh … Continue reading →

Joseph Gibson’s Marble Yard This very simple structure basically follows through on early 1800 structural procedures. This building was built around 1875 in Elmer, New Jersey. At that time Elmer was a flourishing transportation town. According to the Elmer Times, Elmer’s … Continue reading →