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#18 Country Folk
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
#52-53 The Crafting Cellar
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
#19 The Merry Goldfinch
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
#7 Jonathan Peter Photography
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.
#61 The Johnson Suites
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
#59 Village Gift Emporium
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
#67 Antique Arcade
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
#65 Old Tyme Antique Arcade
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
#50 Woolfe House Suite 206
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
#51 Woolfe House Suite 205
Woolfe House Built between 1820-1840 Marshallville, New Jersey. Randall Marshall created the town of Marshallville out of a need for families employed in his glass factory. This town was one of the earliest glass making center in Cape May County. … Continue reading