Abandoned NJ Tile and Brick Factory Ruins Pine Barrens Pasadena Brooksbrae
A vist to the Abandoned Pasadena Brooksbrae Tile and Brick Factory Ruins in Manchester New Jersey in the Pine Barrens.
GPS: 39.887904, -74.441565
New York TImes Article October 28, 2007
A FEW hundred yards in from the road, past the abandoned railroad tracks, a casual hiker may be surprised to come across rows of stone stanchions and brick walls in the middle of the forest. A closer inspection will reveal a series of tunnels. Look even closer and one will notice the multicolored bits of paint splattered across most of the surfaces of this ruin.
Welcome to Brooksbrae Brick Company, one of the Pine Barrens’ dozens of ghost towns. Slightly eerie though it may be, this is not where you will find spectral images of those who once roamed these lonely woods. Leave that to the ghost hunters who come out in droves this time of year in search of the Jersey Devil or other apparitions believed to still reside here.
Rather, these lost towns are what remain of communities where thousands of people lived and toiled in the 18th and 19th centuries, producing tile, bricks, glass, lumber, paper, iron and munitions.
“This was not some bucolic Walden Pond — this was heavy industry,” said Budd Wilson, a former state archaeologist who over the last 48 years has excavated many of the sites of these lost towns. “People act like nothing ever happened here. That’s not the case. Plenty happened here. It was just 100 years ago.”
An observant visitor with a fertile imagination can still catch glimpses of this bygone era, whether by examining the detritus, much of which still sits on the forest floor, or by visiting the buildings and ruins that yet stand, in various stages of preservation or decay. But before setting out to discover this lost world, a little history might prove useful.
A vast labyrinth of woods, ponds, streams and trails, the Pine Barrens’ now largely protected 1.4 million acres provided fertile opportunity for colonists in the early 1700s who tapped the area’s primary resource: water.
First were the sawmills, operating on water power and taking advantage of the abundant cedar and pine. Soon after, a high level of iron ore was discovered in the water. These iron bogs became a major resource for iron production for close to 100 years, with 17 furnaces operating at one point, manufacturing cast- and wrought-iron goods.
“You had all this noise and all this smoke coming out of the tops of these furnaces,” said Mr. Wilson, describing the area in the early 1800s. “It was like having your fireplace come out into your room all the time. And people were living amongst this.”
By the mid-19th century, the clay and brick industries were thriving, as well as glass manufacturing, which used the abundant sand here. When much of the country’s manufacturing moved to the cities, this area switched to agriculture, specifically cranberries and blueberries, which are still vital industries today.
Meanwhile, the land became ripe for speculators, like the Philadelphia financier Joseph Wharton, who bought up dozens of abandoned industrial towns with plans to pump fresh water from the Pine Barrens to Philadelphia. After he was thwarted by legislation passed to prohibit such interstate export, the land was eventually sold to the state. The 115,111 acres of Wharton State Forest make up the largest single tract of land in New Jersey.
Fascinated by the ruins she stumbled upon while hiking in the Pine Barrens, Barbara Solem-Stull, of Shamong, in Burlington County, spent a year investigating the remains of some 45 former industrial towns. The result was her book “Ghost Towns and Other Quirky Places in the New Jersey Pine Barrens” (Plexus Publishing, 2005). Filled with hand-drawn maps, photos and detailed directions on how to reach these often difficult to find places, the book is part travelogue, part history and part day-trippers’ guide. A determined explorer can probably visit three or four sites in a day, she said.
To get a sense of the lost civilization here, a visitor would do well to start at Harrisville, where some of the most intact ruins stand. On the west border of Bass River Township along Route 679, Harrisville was a gathering place for many of the surrounding company towns. Industry here can be traced back to an iron-slitting mill in 1795, but the majestic brick and stone arches that remain are from the late 1800s, when the Harris brothers ran a paper mill.
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his farm has been in the Pratt family for over 50 years. The family has entrusted Joe R. Pyle Complete Auction and Realty to sell their homestead to the highest bidder at auction. Tuesday, May 1st at 4:45 PM Registration and Inspection begins at 3:30 PM Real Estate Sells at 6:00 PM 295 Mt. Morris Rd. Waynesburg, PA ONLY 3 MILES OFF I-79 FROM THE MT. MORRIS OR GARARDS FORT EXITS **Less than 15 Minutes to Morgantown** The physical address is 292 Mt. Morris Rd. Waynesburg, PA but farm is actually 13 miles south of Waynesburg near Mt. Morris, PA. Situated on 75.11+/- Acres 4 Bedrooms & 1.5 Bath Eat-In Kitchen with Electric Range & Dishwasher Large Open Living Room and Family Room Pristine Original Wood Work Throughout including mantles, trim, and doors Built in Storage Full Unfinished Basement (2) Wells for Water and Septic Full Unfinished Basement Covered Front Porch Subject #1: 4 Bedroom Home Situated on 31 +/- Acres Subject #2: 44.11 Acres Meadows and Wooded Ground Following the auction for each subject, both parcels will be offered as a whole, with final sale determined by highest bid total JOE R. PYLE COMPLETE AUCTION & REALTY SERVICE Joe R. Pyle, Broker (888) 875-1599 5546 Benedum Drive Shinnston West Virginia 26431 joerpyleauctions.com Joe R Pyle PA AU001708
Historic Beecher House c.1825
Historic Beecher House c.1825
AUCTION DATE July 10, 2011 @ 6:00PM
PRIVATE VIEWINGS July 4 - July 8
OPEN HOUSE Saturday July 9 and Sunday July 10, 12PM- 5PM
BIDDING BEGINS July 4, 2011
DEADLINE FOR BIDS July 10 @ 5PM
TERMS As-Is/Where-Is
CURRENTLY OFFERED $200,000
SUGGESTED STARTING BID: $149,000
LISTING BROKER: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
MLS#: AD7625405
Historic Beecher House built in c.1825 was once owned by David Beecher the founder of Beecherstown and owner of several surrounding mills. Backing to farmland and just minutes to Gettysburg and the battlefield, this cozy home is steeped in history and has an abundance of character and charm. It is close to hiking trails, trout stream and bird sanctuary, and has the potential for a weekend retreat, rental home or wonderful residence.
Suggest Start: $149,000 Currently Offered: $200,000
Address: 1255 Beecherstown Road Bedrooms: 3
City: Biglerville Bathrooms: 1
State: PA Basement: Unfinished
ZIP: 17307 Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1825 Acreage: .51
Estimated Taxes: $4,165 Sq.Ft.: 2,268
ROOMS
Main Floor
Living Room 23'x15'- Carpet, fireplace, built-in shelves, 4 windows. Kitchen 21.5'x15'- Frigidaire stove and refrigerator, tile floor, Whirlpool dishwasher, wood cabinets, wood countertops, hanging lights, 3 windows.
Family Room 9'x16'- Sliding glass door to outside, carpet, reccessed lighting, window.
Laundry 8.5'x10'- Roper washer and dryer, reccessed lighting, tile floor. 2nd Floor
Bedroom 1 15'x13'- Fireplace, carpet, ceiling fan, 2 windows.
Bedroom 2 15'x12'- Built-in bookshelves, carpet, 2 windows.
Bedroom 3 11.5'x15' - Wood floor, 2 closets, window, ceiling fan. Bathroom - Tile floor, tub, vanity mirror w/ 5 lights, 2 windows.
Hallway 9'x20'- Window, wood shelves, 3 closets, carpet.
PROPERTY/ SITE FEATURES
Historically significant built in c.1825
Near Gettysburg and the battlefields
Carpeting, along with original wood floors
Two fireplaces
Renovated kitchen with updated appliances
Rocking chair front porch
Sunroom/breakfast area
RESOURCES
Beecher House - History, photos, area attractions.
HISTORY
Beechersville, a small settlement founded in 1825 by David Beecher along the Conewago Creek, is illustrative of small industrial areas in early Adams County. As early as the 1770s, a carding and fulling mill had been erected in the area. Beecher built a tannery in 1825 and in 1832 erected the Conewago Woolen Factory with Robert Morrison. Next came a paper mill along the creek in 1837. Later it was converted into a box board factory. The Conewago Paper Company, founded in 1873, enlarged that factory and began producing straw printing paper. For 50 years the village was an active small industrial area.
Historic Beecher House - Showing by Appointment
Historic Home Buyers are not looking for just a house - a composite of wood and nails. They listen attentively to the centuries old stories that heart pine floors reveal and revel in the craftsmanship of a time when artisans took pride in their work. They know that within every line and plane of a historic home, there lies a measured moment for reflection. We understand historic home buyers and we are historic home experts.
Beecher House presents a unique opportunity to acquire a home of significant historic integrity that has been beautifully updated for elegant modern living. This is a home of rare and beautiful distinction. Let us show you this extraordinary home.
CONTACT
Gary Gestson
Certified Historic Properties Specialist, Long & Foster Realtors
301-646-0046 / 301-975-9500 ext.4604
gary@historichometeam.com
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118 Fulkerson Rd, Gray TN - Auction October 19th, 10:30am. | 65+ Acres | 1800s plantation house
Improvements: A 2 story brick (fired & made on location) plantation style home built in the 1800's that's rich in history, charm and character. Containing 3200+/-square feet and features
3 or 4 bedrooms, bath, central air, propane heat, eat in kitchen w/refrigerator, stove, and pantry. Dining room with built in hutch, family room w/Crab Orchard fireplace, parquet flooring & built in bookshelves, hardwood floors under carpet, living room w/fireplace, and carpet flooring, parlor. Other features include solid panel doors, 10' ceilings, wood paneling, plaster walls, historic wallpaper, well water, septic system and enclosed back porch w/washroom and cistern. Large trees and beautiful flowers surround this stately home with inviting side and front porches all situated on 5+/-acres. Other improvements include a detached 2 car garage w/floored storage above, and large metal barn.
Land: 65+/-acres subdivided into 14) 5+/- acre tracts. The topography of the property is level to gently rolling and is zoned A1. The land will be offered separately and as a whole. Utility water is available.
Terms: 10% down day of the auction balance within 30 days of court approval.
Note: Come let the beautiful surroundings take you back in time. This very desirable property is in an even more desirable location. A quiet neighborhood conveniently located to schools,
I-26, shopping, restaurants, and more. Visit crye-leike.com or auctionzip.com. for photos, plat, etc. Don't miss the opportunity of a life time to purchase prime real estate that has been in this family for years, it was their pride and joy during their life.
Notice: Under 42 U.S.C. 4582(d) the purchaser of a single family residence has a maximum of ten days to conduct a risk assessment or inspection of the property for the presence of lead-based paint hazards. The date of the appearance of this auction advertisement begins this ten day time period.
OPEN HOUSE SUN OCT. 13TH FROM 2 -- 4 PM
SALE CONDUCTED FOR THE TRUSTEES of the JOHN M. FULKERSON and MINNIE PEARL FULKERSON TRUST by order of the Chancery Court
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