B100d This is a drawing of a two story building with a small addition on the right , a small tower. The building was located close by the original First Presbterian Church and was in existence in 1822.
B100d Three large windows. Church surrounded by picket fence. Shows school to south and horse sheds.
B101 This is a line drawing of a front view of the old school , done in pen and ink. The artist is Clara Amend.
B102d This is a line drawing of the Cranbury Inn , with a flag on the porch. Constructed in 1780 as private dwelling , it was converted to a tavern/hotel in 1808 and later became the Cranbury Inn in 1920.
B103d(1) This is a line drawing of the United Methodist Church in a full front view. The cornerstone was laid in 1848. The Rose window not yet in place.
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B104d This is a photograph of the First Presbyterian Church , Cranbury , New Jersey , erected in 1839 , using part of the foundations and lumber of the 1788 structure. This is a full front view line drawing.
B105d This photograph shows children skating on the lake , sketched from Cranbury bridge , facing the Rte. 130 bridge. It is second in a series by local artist Jane Zingg Huff.
B106d This is a drawing with Hobby Barn , a craft consignment shop , as a the prominent subject. The drawing also includes private businesses adjacent , and a shop on the corner of Main St. and the Dandeline Shop.
B107d This is a drawing of Cranbury Brook from Main St. , looking west. Snow covers the shrubs and trees and snow and ice is also visible on the surface of the brook. There is a soft contrast between dark and light.
B108d(1) A photograph of Harold O'Neil's Store next to his home at 77 North Main Street , Cranbury , New Jersey Originally owned by his parents , and remained in business till 1990. It sold magazines , penny candy , tobacco , ice cream , etc.
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B109d This photograph is of the Brainerd Institute , built as a high school where students could be trained for college. It later became a Home for Feeble Minded , and finally became an apartment house.
B110d(1) This is a drawing of the old school. It is a complete front view with trees in the forefront , covered with snow. A wreath can be seen over the door near the clock tower.
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B111d(1) This is a close-up drawing of the gazebo in winter. It has soft brown tones and a wreath at the entrance. There is a small child standing in the snow nearby.
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B112d This photograph shows snow covering trees , shrubs , and the roof of a house. The nearby frozen lake is snow covered. There is an adult pulling a child on a sled and there is a wreath on the sled.
B113d This drawing is of an iron rail and iron street light at South Main St. It can be seen that snow covers trees and homes in the neighborhood and the enbankment supporting stair rail. Also visible are cardinals and a wreath.
B114d This photograph shows a sign with the inscription , "1697 Village of Cranbury , Here David Brainered Labored with the Indians" , located at both ends of Main Street.
B115d A photograph of the front view of a two story home , brick , painted white. Snow covers the shrubs and stairs and there is a wreath on the door.
B116d This photograph shows the home built by J.S. Silvers in 1896. The house is covered by snow , but the architectural details are clear. A green wreath hangs in the port-cochere and a Christmas tree stands in the bay windows.
B117d This is a drawing of the Society's first Museum , located at 15 S.Main Street. The Society outgrew this small building and zoning laws necessitated moving to larger quarters.
B118d This photograph shows the childhood home of an artist , at the corner of So. Main and Station Road , Cranbury , New Jersey. The house is three stories and has a wraparound porch. Also visible is a woman pulling a child on a sled. c , 1890.
B119d A drawing depicting a Street scene , Cranbury , New Jersey in a panorama view from Automobile Restoration Shop to one house north of Cranbury Hardware Store. Snow covers the auto shop and the street. Also visible is a parent with a small child.
B120 82 North Main Street. Front portarit of a house with Christmas wreath. Labeled "Historic Cranbury."
B121d This is a drawing of a frame structure. It is a pencil drawing of five bays and two columns which support a small porch roof. The drawing also shows stairs from the sidewalk to the street. It is a winter scene and the door has a wreath.
B122 Postcard sketch of a house with trees and lampost
B123d This is a photograph of a white , three story house , with a pediment in the roof and has an arched dormer with two chimneys. There are three bay windows on the right. There is a wreath on the double doors and the porch is supported by four columns.
B124d This card was created to honor Cranbury's designation as a National Historic District. It is a reproduction of s 1920's postcard of boats on the lake. It includes houses along the north edge of the Lake.
B125 This photograph shows Anne Berger , daughter Jenny Berger , and Ruth Semlak attending a costume party celebrating the Cranbury Inn.
B126 This photograph shows a baby , 6 months old , in a large chair wearing a long gown with multiple tiny tucks around the hem with long sleeves and yoke with lace.
B127 A photograph of a group of men , some with drums , some possibly workers , gathered at the rear of the school. There is also a two-wheel cart visible. The photograph has been torn and stuck together.
B128 This photograph depicts a full front view from the middle of Main Street. The house is sand color stucco with white paint. There is a pediment type dormer in the roof of the second story. Park trees are visible at the side.
B129 This photograph shows a duck with her brood swimming in the lake. It is a striking picture in its dark toned , minimal effect. Ducklings are close together while mother duck is watching closely.
B130 This is a portrait , oval style. The subject , Edward Appleget , has a heavy mustache , narrow lapel jacket , and round pin in lapel. He was the son of Wm. S. Appelget. Five family names are on the reverse.
B131 This photograph is of a small building located near 2 Evans Drive. The photograph was taken in fall from a nearby bridge and is focused to include lake on Rte. 25(130).
B132 This is a photograph taken from the street and includes the back of one bench , bridge , and house at 1 S.Main Street. The edge of the lake is clear as it meets shore.
B133 This is a photograph taken from the edge of the bridge , focusing on 2 Evans drive. This house is mirrored by the lake.
B134 This photograph shows Monte Hagerty showing a pointsettia to a customer , Jim Torsiello , in Hagerty's Greenhouses.
B135 A photograph of sixteen women , mostly wearing long white dresses , hats , and a few wearing skirts and blouses. There are three bottles on a block in the center front , with ladies drinking from the bottles.
B136 This photograph is of a Sunday School primary class. Mrs. Ella Stults is the teacher , with assistants , and about forty-five children.
B137 A photograph of sixteen musicians , with instruments in park-like setting.
B138 This photograph is of musicians presenting a concert. It shows a close up of a building and musicians with the water tower in the background.
B139 A photograph from Memorial Day. Hightstown High students are shown carrying flags and walking towards the camera.
B140 This photograph is not a very clear picture of the Cranbury Museum sign on a pole at corner of the building.
B141 This photograph shows pleasure boats on the lake as seen from the south side of lake.
B142 This photograph shows skaters on the lake with ice but no snow as seen from the bridge.
B143 This photograph is from Memorial Day and was taken from Park Place and Main Street.
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