A001 This photograph was taken from SE corner of the church and shows five stained glass windows. The chapel is located next to the church.
A002 A photograph of the First Presbyterian Church, Cranbury, New Jersey parsonage. The church is located at end of a dirt lane with trees lining road. It became a private dwelling at 10 Symmes Ct.
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A003 This photograph depicts Brainerd Lake between the bridge and Main St. Station Rd. Evans Tract can be seen as farmland and trees. Also visible is an Ice House, Cranbury, New Jersey at the edge of lake.
A004 This photograph shows the corner of Bunker Hill and Prospect St. with a large house with wrap-a-round porch. The house was built by John Bradley, father of Frances L'Hommedieu, and Society benefactor. The house was later sold.
A005 A photograph of the Creamery, Cranbury, New Jersey, which was located approximately where the Village Gazebo now stands, north of the lake. The south view shows meadows and farmland.
A006 This facade shows a double door, large double windows, a part of Odd Fellows Hall on the right, and a part of Ezekiel Barclay's house. On the left of the photograph, 2 hitching posts in front of the bank can be seen.
A007 A photograph of the bank, located on 32 North Main Street, Cranbury, New Jersey, and also of Odd Fellows Hall, 30 North Main Street, Cranbury, New Jersey The bank is brick with an arched doorway, double large window, and three section upper window. The old water tower can be seen at the rear.
A008 This photograph of Odd Fellows Hall served as a Post Office and later housed commercial shops. Note the Odd Fellows symbol above windows. A wooden water tower can be seen at the rear of building.
A009 A photograph depicting the Middlesex Creamery, Cranbury, New Jersey, built 1896, with the lake surrounding farmlands and meadows. A rear view of Isaac Everett's, a known dealer in horses, can be seen as well.
A010 A photograph of a bridge; as seen from the stream side iron railing from south to north.
A011 A photograph looking south from the Water Tower. The bridge has a wooden railing. An Ice House, Cranbury, New Jersey is located on the edge of the lake near the bridge. J.Silvers house, 1 N.Main St, is in clear view.
A012 This photograph depicts fifteen musicians with instruments standing in front of the Old Tennent Church. They are dressed in long jackets and peaked caps.
A013 Taken from the bridge, facing east, this photograph also shows buildings that can be seen on the north shore.
A014 This photograph of a summer scene includes two rowboats, a launch with curtains, and several people. Symmes Perrine owned boats and rented for 25c and 10c, hourly. People entered from 2 N.Main yard.
A015 A photograph of a boat Landing with two boats. Taken from south side of the lake.
A016 This photograph of 1 North Main St. shows a sunken garden. Note the portion of porte cochere. This garden contained small shrubs and bushes and was believed to have been been planted by J.S.Silvers.
A017 A photograph of the school with privy in rear. Also visible are the United Methodist Church, Bill Hoffman's,A.S.Cole Funeral Home, Weidner House, and Odd Fellows. Across the street Gordon's Boarding House can be seen, though it was later torn down for Maplewood Garage.
A019 This photograph shows swans on the lake. Also shows 1 S.Main St. Barn scene, Cranbury, New Jersey and rear.
A020 A Street scene, Cranbury, New Jersey photograph of this area in front of Silvers home. The length of Main St. can be seen. This photograph was taken before sidewalks or macadam.
A021 A photograph showing the Northwest view from Tower. From left to right building can be seen, including, Lemuel Stults house, 54 N.Main St, Symmes Perrine's house (later Cranbury Gift shop, 50 N.Main St), and Arthur Romweber's house, Town Clerk, 46 North Main Street, Cranbury, New Jersey
A022 This photograph was taken before the street was paved and curbed. It depicts hitching posts, Davison's Grocery Store, later I.C.Hoffman's, Harvey Hutchinson's, Movie House, and Confectionary store.
A024 A photograph of the depot, bridge, and a train that has just arrived. Harvey Dey's horse and stage are pictured, waiting. People appear to be waiting to board the train.
A025 This photograph shows the Brainerd Institute, 96 N.Main St, built as Prep School for training students for college, 1865-1900. Later, it became School for Retarded Mental Development, under the Larches. Even later became Orton apartments.
A026 A photograph looking toward S. Main St. shows one house, horse and carriage with a woman driving and a male passenger. Cranbury Neck intersects at Margaret Bergen's, Ducketts.
A027 This photograph shows two horses lying after they were killed by lightning. Photographer was called to take pictures and local men dressed up, wearing hats. The horses names were Dick and Kate. Bessie Morton, Clifford Stults, and William Snedeker can be seen.
A028 This photograph is looking toward South Main Steet. A dirt road, with grass on each side, showing farm land on one side, and white picket fences can be seen.
A029 This photograph depicts Georgia Nutt with her eighth grade class seated on grass on a summer day, two boys and ten girls. Mabel LaBaw, Ann Hutton, Florence Berger, and Hatti can be seen.
A030 A photgraph showing a fourth grade class with thirty-nine students. Girls have over-the-knee length dresses and large bows in the back of their hair. Boys are seen in two-piece suits. Harvey Voorhees, Margaret Perrine, and Emily O'Neil can be seen.
A031 This is a post card with a message. A view toward Plainsboro Rd. from the corner of Bunker Hill can be observed. No sidewalks were in place yet on the dirt street.
A032 This photograph depicts John D. Perrine wearing a flowing bow tie and business suit.
A033 This is a photograph of the Cranbury Firehouse, Cranbury, New Jersey in the early 1920s. It shows two bays and overhanging roof across the front. Decorations are visible under the front roof. The Gristmiller's house is in view, as well as the Cranbury History Center.
A034 This photograph was taken in front of the church at SW corner. Five stained glass windows can be seen as well as two trees in front of the church. The sky is hand colored blue.
A035 A photograph of the depot and bridge. Harvey Dey's coach and horses are by the statio with a train arriving. Conductors are nearby. Three people are waiting and one man is walking toward the ticket office while a man is on the hand truck.
A036 This photograph shows a Bandstand on Brainerd Lake, Cranbury, New Jersey with a railing and red roof, located over the lake. Concerts were held here regularly during the 1920s. It was razed in 1932.
A037 A photograph of the front view of the school, showing the first addition in 1909. Double doors are seen on each side of the main section. Two flowering shrubs in bloom and the flag flying on flagpost can also be seen.
A038 This photograph shows 55 North Main Street, Cranbury, New Jersey "Drugstore" is showing on balcony over the door. Many signs indicate a wide selection of products. The building appears to be half the size it is in later years. One set of double doors are centered and visible.
A039 This photograph depicts Mrs. Murphy, the town seamstress. She is wearing elegant waist, stand-up collar, upturned hair with black bow, and gold rimmed glasses.
A040 This photograph is a scene from Main St. toward Route 25 at WCTU Fountain. Three drinking fountains, one each for man, horse, dogs are visible. The street is not yet paved. A sign reads,"Brainerd Lake." Three people are in the photograph.
A041 A Street scene, Cranbury, New Jersey photograph taken from just north of the drug store, facing south. Shops can be seen through the trees. Automobiles are on the road and trees line the street.
A042 A Street scene, Cranbury, New Jersey photograph showing the pharmacy and other stores in view, facing south. Several cars are on the paved street. The Methodist Church tower can be seen.
A043 This photograph shows the first Water Tower, Cranbury, New Jersey possibly made of wood. The water tower overlooked Cranbury.Bird's Eye View postcard of Cranbury, New Jersey postcard of Cranbury, New Jersey postcards were photographed from this tower with twelve postcards issued.
A044 This photograph shows a white with red roof and red, yellow and green striped awnings. A small parking lot is also seen on 21 S.Main St., noted as Route 25. Flag on flagpost is also visible.
A045 A photograph showing Miss Fewsmith, a teacher, and her eighth grade class of fourteen students, nine girls and five boys. Ethel Symmes and Sara Perrine are among the students in the photograph.
A046 This photograph shows Peter and Martha Hagerty in front of their grocery store in the house at 5 Park Place across from the Museum.
A047d A photograph of a drawing of the Cranbury Inn. The season is summer and two people are walking in front. There is a large sign and small picket fence by garden area.
A049 This photograph was taken from tower, facing north. It is a scene from 1 No. Main to Methodist Church. Many houses are in view. Large expanse of farmland and meadows is visible.
A050 This photograph shows Westminster Place and a corner of North Main Street. The chapel is included in the photograph. Small white cross indicates where Brainerd preached.
A051 A photograph post card showing the dining room at Christmas. Decorations of simple greens with display on table.
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