Williams-Droescher Mill 1 RETIRED LbNA #16918 (ARCHIVED)
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Add Location| Owner: | Rick_in_Boca  |
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| Plant date: | Dec 18, 2004 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Cranford |
| County: | Union |
| State: | New Jersey |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Found by: | CT TrAAveler |
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| Last found: | Aug 11, 2005 |
| Status: | FFFFFr |
| Last edited: | Dec 18, 2004 |
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The Minnisink Trail, a Main Indian Highway Across New Jersey
Known at the turn of the century as the Venice of New Jersey, the Township of Cranford grew up around the meandering Rahway River. For many who built their homes along Rahway, the river quickly lost its charm. There was frequent flooding until the late 1970's, when the town, with aid from the Army Corps of Engineers and several state agencies, built detention basins and dredged the river.
The Minnisink Trail followed the Rahway River through Cranford, and was the main Indian way across the state. Game was plentiful along the river's edge and the swamp north of Cranford was a favorite hunting ground for eggs. Such swamps, and berry patches near them, were an important factor in determining the path of the trail.
The Rahway River in Cranford
The most important of the many historic buildings in Cranford is the Williams Droescher Mill, on Lincoln Avenue. The deep red building is a historical landmark in the township, dating back to 1740. Now used as an office building, it is the oldest continuously operated commercial building in New Jersey. Its cast-iron water turbine is still in place.
The Minnisink Trail, a Main Indian Highway Across New Jersey
Known at the turn of the century as the Venice of New Jersey, the Township of Cranford grew up around the meandering Rahway River. For many who built their homes along Rahway, the river quickly lost its charm. There was frequent flooding until the late 1970's, when the town, with aid from the Army Corps of Engineers and several state agencies, built detention basins and dredged the river.
The Minnisink Trail followed the Rahway River through Cranford, and was the main Indian way across the state. Game was plentiful along the river's edge and the swamp north of Cranford was a favorite hunting ground for eggs. Such swamps, and berry patches near them, were an important factor in determining the path of the trail.
The Rahway River in Cranford
The most important of the many historic buildings in Cranford is the Williams Droescher Mill, on Lincoln Avenue. The deep red building is a historical landmark in the township, dating back to 1740. Now used as an office building, it is the oldest continuously operated commercial building in New Jersey. Its cast-iron water turbine is still in place.