STAGE I CULTURAL RESOURCES SURVEY
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY EDISON FACILITY
EDISON TOWNSHIP
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
NEW JERSEY
PREPARED BY:
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION II
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
WITH ASSISTANCE FROM:
GANNETT FLEMING, INC.
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
IN ASSOCIATION WITH:
ECOLSCIENCES, INC.
ROCKAWAY, NEW JERSEY
AND HISTORIC SITES RESEARCH
PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY
October 1990
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STAGE I CULTURAL RESOURCES SURVEY
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY EDISON FACILITY
EDISON TOWNSHIP
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
NEW JERSEY
PREPARED BY:
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION II
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
WITH ASSISTANCE FROM:
GANNETT FLEMING, INC.
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
IN ASSOCIATION WITH:
ECOLSCIENCES, INC.
ROCKAWAY, NEW JERSEY
AND HISTORIC SITES RESEARCH
PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY
S. Kardas, Ph.D., S.O.P.A.
E. Larrabee, Ph.D., S.O.P.A.
Principal Investigators
October 1990
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION 1
A. Description of Project 1
B. Purpose of Study 1
C. Method of Study 4
II. BACKGROUND HISTORY 8
A. Raritan History up to the Arsenal Period 8
B. Sources of Raritan Arsenal History 12
C. Creation of Raritan Arsenal in WW I (1917-1919) 17
D. The Arsenal Between the Wars (1920-1941) 26
E. Raritan Arsenal during WW II (1942-1945) 28
F. The Arsenal after WW II (1946-1964) 31
G. Management of the Arsenal Property after 1964 32
III. CURRENT CONDITIONS 34
IV. ARCHITECTURAL ASSESSMENT OF STRUCTURES 40
A. Purpose of Assessment 4 0
B. Observations 40
C. Conclusions 4 2
V. ARCHAEOLOGICAL TESTING 4 4
A. Plan for Stage IB Level Archaeological Testing 44
B. Parade Ground and Commandant's House Site 48
C. Construction Camp 56
VI. SUMMARY 64
REFERENCES CITED 65
APPENDICES
A. Raritan Arsenal Records at Various Federal Repositories
B. List of Commandants
C. Sample "Historical Record" Sheets and Drawings
D. Maps showing Utility Lines
E. List of Structures
F. Artifact Inventory
G. N.J. State Museum Archaeological Site Form
H. Photographic Plates
I. Individual Structure Survey Forms
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LIST OF FIGURES
1. Project Location Map 2
2. Property Plot Plan 3
3. Historic Map of circa 1781 9
4. Revolutionary Period Reconstruction 10
5. Historic Map of 1850 11
6. Historic Claybed Map, 1875 13
7. Historic Map of 1876 14
8. Historic Map of 1913-1914 15
9. Construction Map of circa 1919 22
10. Table of Construction Camp Buildings 24
11. Office Building Plan 25
12. Topographic Map 35
13. Enlarged Topographic Map, Northern & Eastern Portions 36
14. GSA Map of 1969 37
15. Key Map for Areas 1 through 7 38
16. Structure Locations for Chapter IV 41
17. Map Showing the Location of Test Areas 45
18. Plan of the Parade Ground Showing Location of
Shovel Tests 49
19. Profiles of Shovel Tests on Parade Grounds
(Sheets 1 through 4) 50
20. Plan of Construction Camp (Sheets 1-3) 57
21. Profiles of Construction Camp Showing Trenches 1 and 2.... 58
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I. INTRODUCTION
A. Description of Project
The study area is defined as that part of the federally-owned
land of the former Raritan Arsenal in Edison, New Jersey, that has
been transferred from the General Services Administration (GSA) to
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Region II (EPA). The
EPA Edison Facility comprises approximately 180 acres, as shown on
Figures 1 and 2. An investigation for the presence of cultural
resources was carried out in the southern portion of the facility,
the area proposed for the Environmental Technology and Engineering
Center (E-TEC), and a report issued in October 1989 (Kardas and
Larrabee, 1989). The present study is focused on the northern
portion of the EPA facility; however, information from the 1989
study has been incorporated into this report. Some information on
the development of the Raritan Arsenal utilized in the report
includes an area greater than the EPA facility.
B. Purpose of Study
A Stage I Cultural Resource Survey of the approximately 180-
acre site is required as part of the preparation of Cultural
Resources Management Plan (CRMP). This survey is designed to meet
certain requirements of Section 110 of the National Historic
Preservation Act, which sets forth guidelines for federal agencies,
and to provide the data on which to base the required CRMP. Under
the Section 110 Guidelines (a)(1)(a)(1), a federal agency must
institute a "program to identify historic properties under its
jurisdiction or control." Under Section (a)(1)(a)(2), the agency
must "maintain a Management Inventory of documentation developed
in the identification program, including an inventory of evaluated
properties, information on properties that have not yet been
evaluated, general background data, and information on the overall
conduct and status of the identification program" (53 FR 4731).
Section lio (a) (2) (b) (2) further stipulates that, where "unrecorded
historic properties may exist, the agency should proceed with [a]
field survey to identify such properties " (53 FR 4736).
The historical component of this survey has included the
collection of documentary material in local sources and in
regional and national archives, as well as an analysis of data
already available that pertains to the physical history of the
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SCALE IN FEET
FIGURE 1. PROJECT LOCATION MAP
The study area is indicated by a dark border. The northern and
eastern boundaries of the E-TEC study area are indicated by a
dashed line. Base is U.S.G.S. Perth Amboy and South Amboy Quads
(1956 and 1954, revised to 1970).
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study area and the structures within it. A pedestrian
reconnaissance has been made, and photographic views are presented
to illustrate major features, the development of the area, and
current conditions. This part of the study includes historical
information on former and existing structures, but does not
emphasize architectural assessment. Based on these research
findings, recommendations were made for Stage IB archaeological
testing.
The architectural component of this survey includes
approximately forty structures, located on the upper terrace of the
facility. Some of these date from the World War I era, while
others were constructed during World War II. Thematic elements
show relationships between some of the structures, and suggest that
there is a potential for their inclusion in a historic district.
Suggestions are made for additional study, as appropriate, to
examine the potential for a historic district.
Individual structure sheets have been prepared, following the
format of the New Jersey Office of Historic Preservation. These
include a photographic view, and comments on the building
materials, architectural style, period, function, and construction
techniques, as appropriate. The inventory at this level does not
include detailed analysis of the structures, but identifies those
structures or groups for which further study is recommended.
The archaeological component consists of subsurface testing
(equivalent to Stage IB) that was planned based on the findings
of research from the background study and surface reconnaissance.
Four days of fieldwork with subsurface testing were proposed to
allow for evaluation of condition and nature of deposits.
C. Method of Study
The Scope of Work required that background research should
focus on the physical setting as it relates to the potential for
human occupation, on general patterns of prehistoric and historic
land use, and on the history of the Raritan Arsenal, with
interpretation of land use and cultural resource potential within
the study area to be based on the general background. Subsurface
testing was limited to the study area. Methods of research and
patterns of testing were designed to verify the presence or absence
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of cultural materials based on the results of the background study.
Seven areas with different characteristics, such as disturbed or
undisturbed, are indicated, to assist future planning.
Background information for the E-TEC Cultural Resource Survey
was obtained from Princeton University and South Brunswick
Libraries, from the files of the New Jersey State Museum and the
Office of New Jersey Heritage, and from EPA. Considerable research
material was found in the Alexander Library at Rutgers University,
in the files on Edison and Piscataway Townships and the Raritan
Arsenal. This included several base newspapers, information
pamphlets, and numerous clippings.
For the current study, information was sought in records
concerning the Raritan Arsenal held in federal repositories. Two
categories of data exist: military records, covering the period
1917 to the early 1960's; and government property inventory,
assessment, and disposal files generated by the GSA starting in
about 1964. Major collections of military records with Raritan
Arsenal files are present in the Military Reference Branch of the
National Archives in Washington, D.C. (government acronym NNRM),
and at Suitland, Maryland (NNRR). Other data exist in the
National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri (NCPMO),
and at the Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois (AMCCOM). Collections
that may contain Raritan files are at the National Archives
Cartographic and Architectural Branch in Alexandria, Virginia
(NNSC). Minor collections exist in locations such as the Still
Pictures Branch in Washington, D.C. (NNSP) and the U.S. Army
Military History Institute at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania.
Older GSA records are stored in the Federal Records Center,
New York (FRC N.Y.), at Bayonne, N.J., and in the FRC, BOSTON at
Waltham, Massachusetts. Current files are kept in the GSA offices
in New York City and Boston, with the latter location holding most
of the Raritan files. As research for this study, the Principal
Investigators examined all material in the archives at Suitland
(NNRR) and the FRC N.Y. in Bayonne. Copies of all relevant files
were kindly provided by the FRC, BOSTON. Inventories or file
directories, plus some published articles, were made available from
NCPMO in St. Louis and AMCCOM in Rock Island, and photocopies were
sent from the Carlisle Barracks.
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Direct examination of the more distant sources was beyond the
scope of this study, but we have listed all potential sources
contacted, and indicated what records groups or data, if any, these
sources have. Persons contacted are indicated on the List of
Institutions Contacted, but we wish to make special thanks to Mr.
P. Vaccaro and Mr. R. Stewart of GSA, Boston, Ms. Diane LeBlanc
at FRC, BOSTON, and Dr. Robert Bouilly at Rock Island. A list of
sources and contacts follows this chapter. Appendix A contains a
list of sources contacted for this study, as well as other more
detailed information on Raritan files.
From this material, a historical narrative was compiled, and
historic maps were prepared showing the condition and development
of the study area from the 18th century to the present. A set of
eleven aerial photographs, from 1939 to 1983, annotated as part
of an earlier EPA study, were used to indicate alteration and
disturbance of the study area in detail (Romberg 1985). Three of
these were xerographically reproduced in the E-TEC report (Kardas
and Larrabee 1989: 40-42). No prehistoric sites were recorded in
published sources and files at the N.J. State Museum and Office
of New Jersey Heritage. General regional information and
ethnohistoric information collected by Charles Philhower in the
1920's-1930's was incorporated in the discussion of prehistory in
the prior report (Kardas and Larrabee 1989: 11-14). Background
information is presented in Chapter II. This summarizes the
information on prehistoric and historic development up to 1917
from the E-TEC report (Kardas and Larrabee 1989: 7-25). An
expanded history of the military base is presented, accompanied
by copies of historic photographs (Plates 1-21). The present
study emphasizes the history of the Raritan Arsenal, and the
current condition of the study area.
Visual examination was made by the authors on 14 March 1990.
At that time, surface conditions in different areas were assessed
so that recommendations could be made for subsurface testing. The
present appearance is described in Chapter III, which is
illustrated by figures and field photographs (Plates 22-23). The
architectural field study was conducted on 28 March 1990. That
information is presented in Chapter IV. Subsurface testing was
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conducted on 5, 6, 12, and 13 June 1990. The results are
incorporated in this report in Chapters V and VI.
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II. BACKGROUND HISTORY
A- Raritan History Up To The Arsenal Period
1. Prehistoric Settlement
Although the Mid-Atlantic Coastal Region was utilized by
aboriginal peoples as long ago as 11,000 B.P., no evidence has been
recorded of their use of the area now owned by EPA. The Stage IA
and IB survey conducted on the E-TEC part of the EPA facility
summarized the prehistoric and contact period literature for the
region. It concluded that, although the area was likely to have
been used at least for hunting in the past, the heavy
industrialization of the area has reduced the likelihood of finding
archaeological evidence relating to these periods (Kardas and
Larrabee 1989: 11-14).
2. Colonial History
An early settlement, known as Bonhamtown Landing, stood
adjacent to Red Root Creek at the time of the American Revolution.
Nearby Bonhamtown was the location of a series of skirmishes
between the British and the Americans. At that time, the Old Post
Road was the major east-west thoroughfare, so there was no major
road adjacent to the study area. Little else is known about this
vicinity except for what is recorded on detailed maps of the 19th
century (Figures 3 and 4; Kardas and Larrabee 1989: 15-17}.
3. MID 19TH CENTURY
By 1850, three farm structures were apparently situated south
of the E-TEC study area along the colonial road leading from
Bonhamtown to Bonhamtown Landing and other places on the edge of
the upland (Figure 5). One farm stood near the east end of the
E-TEC area (Kardas & Larrabee 1989: 17-25). Settlement is also
indicated in this figure near the intersection of the colonial road
and the early 19th century Woodbridge Turnpike (presently
Woodbridge Avenue). The expanded study area includes the area
north of E-TEC as far as Woodbridge Avenue. This includes the
southern boundary of the colonial settlement of Bonhamtown.
Because of the present property configuration, much of the historic
section of that village and of the Bonhamtown Landing Road is
excluded from the U.S. EPA facility. There was one additional
historic structure not noted in the earlier report; that structure
is the E.H. Tappen house, which was located adjacent to Woodbridge
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Showing Bonhamtown and the Road to Red Root Creek. Study area is
occupied by the name "L.J. Tappen" and the large letter "0". From
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Avenue in the northwest corner of the study area (see Kardas and
Larrabee 1989: 19, 24) .
By 187 5, many clay and sand pits were excavated throughout
Raritan and Woodbridge Townships, and rail lines servicing this
industry covered the countryside. A map of that date shows a fire
sand pit and several clay pits in the vicinity of the arsenal
(Figures 6 and 7).
4. Early 20th Century
Between 1893 and 1905, the Lehigh Valley Railroad was extended
across the study area. By 1905, the clay industry had wrought great
changes in the topography. Large excavations covered the arsenal
area as far as the fork in the historic road system. Many ditches
were excavated west of the former Great Pond to create dry land,
and dikes were constructed along the Raritan River (Kardas and
Larrabee 1989:18, 25). The situation just before the First World
War (WW I) is shown on a map of 1913-1914 (Figure 8). A "clay &
sand R.R." ran north and south across the expanded study area,
probably near the Administration Building and Building 2 09. The
edge of the upper terrace and the slope down into the E-TEC area
were massively disturbed, as was the eastern extension of the study
area, where the large buildings 255 and 256 now stand. To judge
from descriptions from the 1917-1919 period, the rest of the level
upper terrace was mostly farmed land (Conrad, circa 1919) .
B. Sources for Raritan Arsenal History
There are several categories of information for the history
of Raritan Arsenal, including the period after it ceased to be a
military base. In the first category are histories of the
creation or operation of the base, or mention of the base in
published sources. An official report was made by the
Quartermaster in charge of construction (Conrad, circa 1919) . The
first Commandant of the arsenal published a brief descriptive
article a decade later in Army Ordnance (Andrews, 1928) . Late in
WW II, a handbook, Soldiers of Supply, was issued for personnel,
which included a brief history of the base (Elser, 1945). A
summary history was also included in a booklet entitled "Welcome
to Raritan Arsenal", published by the Ordnance Department of the
U.S. Army in 1961, a few years before the base was decommissioned
(Ordnance Department, 1961). A list of Commandants has been
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FIGURE 6. HISTORIC CLAYBED MAP, 1875
Showing clay pits, rail lines, roads and structures. Study area
boundary is indicated by dark line. The northern and eastern
boundaries of the E-TEC area is indicated by a dashed line. From
J.K. Barton, 1875, Map of the Clay District of Middlesex County,
Showing Location of Beds of Stoneware Clay, Kaolin and Fire Clay.
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Showing the roads, railroads and clay pits in the area before the
construction of the arsenal. The study area is bounded by the
dark line. The north and east boundaries of the E-TEC area are
shown by a dashed line. From G.S.N.J. New Brunswick Sheet 1883,
revised 1913, edition of 1914, by C.C. Vermeule.
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derived from this summary history (Appendix B). There are also
passing references to the Raritan Arsenal during the period between
the wars in a major study entitled the United States Army in World
War II (Green et al., 1955: 61). These sources give the history
in general terms, usually with emphasis on personnel and
activities, rather than a detailed account of construction and
removal of buildings and alteration of the landscape. Taken
consecutively, the "current conditions" described as of 1919, 1928,
1945, and 1961 show a picture of changing use and appearance.
The second category consists of letters and articles from
newspapers published at the base. These are available in The
Exhaust from September 1918 to February 1919, and again in May
1941, and from The Raritan Arsenal Detonator from May 1922 through
January 192 3 (on file in the Alexander Library at Rutgers, the
State University). A few articles have appeared from time to time
in The Home News. which serves the New Brunswick - Middlesex
County area. These articles, especially the early ones, provide
details and explanations not available elsewhere. Some of them
also give brief historical accounts for parts of the base and for
individual units.
Official military records in government archives are the
third major category. The early Quartermaster's report (Conrad,
circa 1919) is available only in the Military History Branch of
the National Archives at Suitland, Maryland (NNRR). Material in
the archives is mostly voluminous raw data created during the
operation of the facility. Only occasionally is there information
concerning individual structures or the grounds of the base.
A number of documents referred to as "Base Histories" were
issued during the WW II era. These were produced for three-month
periods (e.g., Jan., Feb., March 1943) and described in great
detail all activities and events within that period, following
prescribed categories. These reports could be used to compile a
lengthy history of the base, including mention of personnel units,
kinds of material received, processed, stored, and shipped, and
general procedures. For the purpose of this analysis of the EPA
holdings to determine if National Register Properties are present,
the guarterly "Base Histories" were of limited use. They rarely
mention physical changes to the plant, and do not provide plans,
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dimensions, locations, etc. They do, however, provide a useful
view of how the base functioned.
The most relevant files found in military archives were
"Construction Completion Reports", and individual "Historical
Record of Ordnance Buildings" files. These make brief comments
on various projects, and give one-page summaries for individual
buildings, with a date of construction and annual expenditures.
A final category of source material is inventories prepared
in the 1960's, first by the Army and then by GSA, in preparation
for disposal of properties to other government agencies or sale
to the public. Three lists were supplied by the Boston office of
the GSA. The first of these is a bound notebook about 95 pages
long, consisting of general text about the base; there are also
individual structure sheets for selected buildings, some of which
are accompanied by floor plans and, for a few, by photographs
(Engineer Division, n.d.). There is no cover sheet or date, but
the latest information is for 1961, so it must date to that year
or shortly thereafter. It appears to have been prepared by the
Corps of Engineers, probably as the base was about to be
decommissioned.
Another report from the same period was issued in 19 61 as a
"prospectus" for interested private investors who might bid on
parts of the arsenal (Anon., 1961). Finally, there is a tightly
spaced, 25-page-long tabular list of all facilities at the base
prepared by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a "Report of
Excess Real Property, Raritan Arsenal," (U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, 1964). Both of these documents were also supplied by
the Boston office of GSA. The lists are useful for giving the
date of construction and most recent use of a structure.
C. Creation of Raritan Arsenal in World War I (1917 -1919)
When the United States was preparing for combat in Europe in
1917, a need was felt for a modern facility for the storage and
transport of munitions. The site of this facility had to fulfill
several requirements. First, it had to have railroad access.
Second, it required large amounts of space, to separate the storage
bunkers. Third, it had to be away from populated areas, to
minimize casualties in the event of an explosion. Fourth, it had
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to have water access for large vessels. The site chosen along
the Raritan River fitted all these requirements. Clay industry
excavations of the previous half century had resulted in the
construction of good rail connections that led to docks on the
river bank, and which were tied into the national rail network by
a branch of the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Large areas of undeveloped
marsh and clay banks provided ample bunker space within the
arsenal's original 2,150 acres. Bonhamtown, the nearest village,
was north of the site, on the opposite side of a ridge. To the
south and east lay the broad Raritan River, over which the force
of any blast would dissipate.
The wisdom of this isolation of the site was made apparent
on the night of Monday, 7 October 1918, when the Gillespie Loading
Facility, a similar base located on the Sayreville (south) side of
the Raritan River, opposite the Raritan Arsenal, caught fire. A
series of terrific detonations followed, beginning early in the
evening and lasting past dawn, which devastated the loading
facility. The blasts still had sufficient force after crossing the
river to break windows throughout the Raritan Arsenal, and to tear
the doors off the truck storage buildings near the Raritan Assembly
Plant. Vibrations from the Gillespie explosions shook the Raritan
Arsenal buildings on their foundations and threw men and equipment
to the floor. The number of persons killed on the south side of the
river was estimated at 500, and gas fires were ordered shut down
as far away as Plainfield, in case the larger magazines were to
detonate and the shock to break the gas feeder lines (The Exhaust.
1918, 8 Oct.:1-2).
The arsenal was authorized on 17 September 1917, and
construction authorization was given on 5 October 1917. On 27
October 1917, the Chief of Ordnance sent a letter of requirements
for the project to the Quartermaster General, with a request that
the Construction Department begin the erection of the arsenal. The
arsenal plans were called Authorization Project #9, dated 7
November 1917. Notice to proceed was issued on 3 December 1917
(Conrad circa 1919:23). The plans called for 61 magazines,
administration buildings, and barracks for 1,250 personnel (Plates
1-7). The first soldiers arrived in January of 1918. At that
time, the site was called the Raritan River Ordnance Base Depot.
The original camp construction was six barracks, and was followed
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by swift erection of other buildings. In addition to the magazines
and other structures called for in the original plan, extra
magazines (totaling nearly 200 by January 1919), warehouses, and
a vehicle assembly plant were erected, the roads were macadamized,
water was piped in, and a perimeter fence was installed.
The original arsenal complement of 1,250 men was greatly
reinforced during the spring and summer of 1918, with a battalion
of two companies assigned to the Raritan Assembly Plant for vehicle
assembly and maintenance, and other companies assigned to supply,
ammunition handling, and guard duty (The Exhaust. 1919, 1 Jan.: 2;
22 Jan. : 17) . In addition to the handling of munitions, the
facility assembled and shipped motor vehicles and housed motor and
ordnance instruction schools (The Raritan Arsenal Detonator. 1922,
12 May: 3).
Construction of the arsenal during WW I cost a total of
$13,500,000, and included 275 buildings, about 75% of which were
ammunition magazines (Elser 1945:1). At its peak, the Raritan
Assembly Plant portion of the arsenal received up to 265 vehicles
per day, and finished vehicles left the plant at a rate of 12 an
hour. Motor vehicles (primarily trucks, but also including touring
cars) were delivered to the assembly plant in convoys. There they
were inspected, repaired if necessary, and painted by machine. The
finished vehicle was camouflaged and delivered for shipment
overseas. References have been found to a tank shop, which may
indicate that armored vehicles were also assembled or otherwise
prepared for shipment at the plant. Nearly one thousand sets of
driving and adjusting wheels were assembled for Mark VIII tanks
(Andrews 1928: 106). As there was little standardization of truck
types in the U.S. Army inventory of the time, the mechanics had to
be proficient in the repair of vehicles made by a variety of
manufacturers (The Exhaust, 1919, 22 Jan.: 3).
As it developed during WW I, there were four divisions of
Raritan Arsenal, each with its own purpose. Storage functions
came under the Supply Division, the handling of troops under the
Personnel Division, assembly under the Production Division, and
repairs under the Ordnance Maintenance and Repair Schools. Rapid
growth led to merging of control when the base was designated as
an Arsenal in June 1918 (Andrews 1928: 104). A total of between
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10,000 and 20,000 men were stationed at the arsenal between 1918
and 1919 (Elser 1945:2). An unusual effort was made to maintain
morale at the base following the Armistice of 11 November 1918,
because the special functions of this repository meant that work,
amount of material stored, and safety requirements actually
increased in the year after the war ended (Andrews 1928: 106-
107) .
No major accidents occurred at the Raritan Arsenal during
World War I. After the Armistice, the arsenal was used to
stockpile the vast amounts of material which had been intended for
the campaigns of 1919. In addition, it became the primary
receiving point for war trophies. Distribution of these trophies
to states, municipalities and patriotic organizations nationwide
was administered there (Ordnance Department, U.S. Army 1961: 3).
The influx of so much material requiring permanent storage created
a need for expanded facilities. By 1922, there were 200 magazines
with a capacity of 1,176,000 square feet, and warehouses with an
area of 1,000,000 square feet. Sixty miles of railroads and
eighteen miles of concrete and cinder roads provided transport for
the base. The base was served by both the Lehigh Valley and
Pennsylvania Railroads, and the docking facilities were expanded.
Lighters were employed to transfer material from the docks to
freighters in the lower New York Bay area. Trolley service
connected the arsenal to New Brunswick, Metuchen, Perth Amboy,
Trenton, and Newark (The Raritan Arsenal Detonator 1922, 12 May:
3) •
Construction began under difficult conditions in the winter
of 1917-1918. The weather was unusually cold, and problems of
property acquisition resulted in starting and stopping. The
contract labor force employed was largely Italian, and it was found
that the most efficient way to manage this was to use "an Italian
padrone" to control the work (Conrad, circa 1919:23). Later, the
padrone was also given control of the construction commissary.
The plan had been to have that the contract labor force build the
first set of barracks, and then live there while continuing to
build the others. However, the rapid national mobilization effort
resulted in troops being sent to the Raritan Arsenal as soon as
the barracks were completed. The first detachment arrived on 14
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January 1918, only five weeks after instructions to proceed with
construction were issued.
Consequently, it became necessary to build temporary housing
and offices, which became the construction camp. This was placed
adjacent to the site of permanent facilities, and appears on a
1919 map as a cluster of narrow buildings southeast of the large
assembly plant and workshop structures (in approximate center of
Figure 9). The camp is depicted in photographs that accompanied
the Construction Quartermaster Report (Appendix H, Plate 1;
illustration, Conrad, circa 1919). The report also included a
table listing 45 structures and a floor plan of the construction
camp office building (Figures 10 and 11).
No detailed plan of this construction camp has been found,
but from Figure 9 we know its dimensions should be about 1000 feet
from northeast to southwest, and about 700 feet from northwest to
southeast. No information has been located to tell us just how
long the camp existed. The area appears to be clear of buildings
on a xerographic copy of an aerial photograph of 2 5 July 193 2
(NNSP-18AA-82-87), and is definitely clear by 1939 (Romberg 1985:
5, see also Kardas & Larrabee 1989:40). Demolition may have
occurred as early as 1922, when 71 structures of the base were
removed, (see section D following).
The area where the construction camp existed is now clear,
gently sloping land, southeast of buildings 202, 203, and 205 and
west of 255 and 256, largely within the E-TEC portion of EPA
holdings. There is no evidence that any subsequent buildings were
erected on the construction camp site, but one road, a few utility
lines, and a rail spur have been placed across it. During WW II,
this area was made a "storage area (gravel surfaced) hardstand."
Engineer Division n.d.: 44, see Appendix D, Map 4). Aerial
photographs show the area as vacant, with construction camp
building alignments still visible in 1939 and 1940, but graveled
and covered with various configurations of piled materials from
1947 through 1984 (Romberg 1985: 7-25).
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D. The Arsenal Between the Wars (1920 - 1941)
The Raritan Arsenal became a permanent Army installation in
January 1919, under the Field Service of the Ordnance Department.
Shortly thereafter the military personnel were largely replaced
with civilians (The Exhaust. 1919, 6 Feb.:l, 4-5). The arsenal
served as the main ordnance supply for the First, Second, and
Third Corps Areas, and its functions included the storage and
transfer of ammunition, high explosives, and vehicles; the repair
of small arms, automatic weapons, artillery, and tractors; the
Motor and Instruction School; and the Ordnance Ammunition
Maintenance and Repair School (The Raritan Arsenal Detonator.
1922: 12 May 3; EPA n.d. : 1-2). In the 1920s, the arsenal was
garrisoned by the 40th Ordnance Company (Training), the 58th
Ordnance Company (Ammunition), and the First Ammunition Train,
which operated 40 trucks on a route between the Picatinny Arsenal,
where munitions were produced, and the Raritan Arsenal (The Raritan
Arsenal Detonator 1922, 12 May 3; The Raritan Arsenal Detonator
1922, 20 Oct.: 5). Ten thousand civilians worked at the arsenal
in 1919, but this number was reduced steadily. From 1923 to 1939,
only 250 civilians and two ordnance companies occupied the
installation. Between 1919 and 1941, secondary missions were added
to and subtracted from the arsenal. In 1920, the ordnance
maintenance division was added, to repair and reissue equipment
damaged overseas. In 1921, the Field Service Branch office was
transferred to Raritan from the Rock Island Arsenal. This office
was charged with compiling and publishing lists of standardized
army nomenclature, called the Review List. Eventually, this was
enlarged into the Ordnance Cataloging, Publications, and
Reproduction Agency, itself a precursor of the National Maintenance
Publication Section.
In 1934, New Jersey was selected as the site of a major
Command Post Exercise, and one of the Raritan Arsenal warehouses
served as an Army Headquarters for a week. From the late 1930s to
January 1941, the ordnance specialist school was gradually
transferred from Raritan Arsenal to the Aberdeen Proving Ground,
Maryland (Ordnance Department, U.S. Army 1961: 3-4). During World
War I and in the period immediately afterwards, the Army installed
sewers and a water system. Base facilities included clubs for the
officers, enlisted men, and civilian employees, libraries, reading
rooms, a post exchange, barber and tailor shops, a 240-bed
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hospital, laboratories, firing range, maintenance buildings, and
warehousing sheds.
With the reduction of the standing Army in the early 1920s,
numerous structures built during the war were declared surplus and
demolished. Other buildings were replaced or renovated. Some 71
structures were removed in 1922 alone. The Construction Camp may
have been demolished at this time. The active portions of the base
were also landscaped in that period. In 1922, over 150 trees and
numerous other plantings were installed. Extensive improvements
were also made to the roads (The Raritan Arsenal Detonator. May
12, 1922: 3; 19 May 1922: 2; 20 October : 2). In 1922, the arsenal
had about 2,150 acres. By 1939, this had been expanded to 2,267
acres and, by 1945, the arsenal had grown to its maximum size of
5,500 acres (The Raritan Arsenal Detonator. 1922, 12 May: 3; Elser
1945: 1).
Between World War I and World War II, various improvements
were made at the arsenal, as listed in "Construction Completion
Reports" (Conrad, circa 1919: Book I). The amount of detail
provided varied from drawings and photographs of some projects to
a brief statement of date, purpose, and cost for others. Water
supply improvements were made in 1920, and a heating plant for
buildings J1 and K2 (now 14 and 19A) , which constituted the
assembly plant, was added in 1921. A new boiler house was built
for the hospital in 1922. Five sets of NCO quarters were
constructed in 1931, and an additional ten sets in 193 3. In 1934,
the old headquarters gate house on Woodbridge Avenue was removed,
and replaced with a more decorative brick gate house with parking
area (Plate 8). This entrance was subsequently destroyed during
the widening of Woodbridge Avenue.
In 1937, a sewage disposal plant was built. From February to
July of the same year, 782 WPA workers were employed to regrade
the 300-acre upper area of the arsenal, which included the filling
of 19th century clay pits. This cost $122,297.05. No other
information was found concerning this substantial earth moving
operation. Other maintenance and improvements in the period from
1920 to 1936 included pipe replacements, warehouse and magazine
repairs, dredging the dock area, clearing underbrush around the
magazines, and clearing drainage ditches.
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From 1922 to 1935, detailed records of repair expenditures
were kept for every structure. Typical of these are the records
kept of buildings J-l and K-2 (now 14 and 14A) . These were
originally the assembly plant built in 1918, but later became shop
buildings. The records indicate major alterations or repairs on
both buildings in 1922, 1926, 1930, 1934 and 1935 (see Appendix C).
Another source of information for the inter-war years is the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Report of Excess Real Property, dated
1964. In this 25-page tabular listing, the construction dates for
various buildings are given. After the major period of building
ended in 1919, there was relatively little activity. In 1920,
three buildings were erected (Nos. 801, S220, and 9; U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, N.Y. 1964: 1,3,5). These may have been
completions of buildings from the major period of base
construction. A golf course and swimming pool were added in 1928
(Facility Nos. 1014 and 113; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, N.Y.
1964: 21). Fifteen family housing units were built between 1931
and 1933 (Nos. 105 to 128; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, N.Y. 1964:
17) . These must be the NCO quarters listed under Construction
Completion Reports above. There were minor units, such as detached
garages, added in 1932, 193, and 1940 (Nos. 117, 264, and 267; U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, N.Y., 1964:18). Facility No. 804 is one
of several "Barricades" listed. This one was built in 1934, and
so probably is part of the entry gate erected then (U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers, N.Y. 1964: 4). The picture presented by these
records is that of a base that was adequately maintained,
considering the low national level of military activity, but where
little major construction occurred. Numerous temporary structures
were removed, mostly in the early 1920's. The construction camp
was demolished during this period.
E. Raritan Arsenal During WW II (1942-1945^.
When World War II began in Europe, an expansion of the Raritan
Arsenal was undertaken. In December, 1941 there were 2,800
civilian employees, and new buildings such as the Post
Headquarters were erected (Plate 21) . After the entry of the
United States into World War II, the number of civilian employees
was greatly expanded, reaching a peak in November 1942 of 9,500
persons (Elser 1945: 1-2).
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During World War II, the arsenal fulfilled all its previous
duties, and was also the home of the Ordnance Specialist School,
Products Division and Field Service Ammunition Division, an Optical
Shop, Packaging Unit and Publication Section. In October 1945,
the Ordnance Products Division was established (Ordnance
Department, U.S. Army 1961: 6) . The Publication Section used
seventy tons of paper each week to produce between 50 and 57
million pages of Ordnance manuals. This section was housed in
Building No. 213, since removed. It was immediately outside the
western boundary of EPA facility (Ordnance Department U.S. Army
1961, map).
The number of different items kept by the arsenal grew from
16,000 in 1939 to 120,000 in 1943. After 1943, there was no way
to make an inventory of all the items in stock. In one month in
1943, the arsenal handled 32,750 tons of general supplies. By
1945, the arsenal had 82 miles of railroads and 60 miles of paved
roads. Both regular railroad cars and specialized autorail trucks
used these arteries between the warehouses and docks (Plates 11 &
18) . A Victory Mall, the most visible symbolic feature at the
base, was built in front of the Post Headquarters. Even the
recreation facilities had been expanded, including a nine-hole
golf course, cafeteria, and PX (Elser 1945: 1-3; U.S. EPA n.d.: 2).
The Base History for July-August-September 194 3 described
many functions of Raritan Arsenal (NNRR, RG 156, Entry 646, Box A
227). A photographic record was made to illustrate these
functions, with photographs taken between 31 March and 10 July
1943. These are assembled in a bound volume in the National
Archives at Suitland, Maryland (NNRR, RG 156, Entry 646, Box A
234). Selected copies were made for this report; however, the
quality of the copies was determined by the conditions prescribed
by the Archives (no artificial light, tripod or copy stand). These
photographs show the transport and handling of ordnance and
explosives by the field service Ammunition Division (Plates 9-12),
and operations in the Assembly Plant, where vehicles, small arms,
and heavy guns were assembled, modified, and tested (Plates 13 and
14). Range finders and other sighting equipment were tested and
calibrated in the Optical Shop (Plates 15 and 16). The Packaging
Unit packed ammunition and equipment for overseas shipment before
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it was stored in warehouses or out of doors (Plates 9, 18, and 19).
The volume illustrates activities at the arsenal, with emphasis on
the following functions:
1. Ammunition and Explosives (14 plates)
2. Carpenter Shop (1 plate)
3. Equipment Shop (1 plate)
4. Machine Shop
5. Maintenance Shop (1 plate)
6. Motor Repair Shop (2 plates)
7. Optical Shop (4 plates)
8. Post Exchange (3 plates)
9. Stock Control and Storage (18 plates).
The printing of military manuals, was one of the most
important activities during and after World War II. The "Base
History" for January-February-March 194 3 contains a description of
the Publication Division, with various photographs of the
Photographic Studio, the Harris Offset Press, the Folding Machine,
and other aspects of this work (NNRR, RG 156, Entry 54 6, Box A
226). Also discussed here were payroll, personnel on training
functions, planning, plant and property maintenance, procuring,
quartermaster-salvage, special services officer transportation, and
a unit training center.
During World War II, a detachment of 895 Italian Prisoners of
War were housed at the Raritan Arsenal starting in November 1943.
These prisoners were used to dig drainage ditches and perform
carpentry work around the base. An activity of great pride for
these men was the construction of an hand-carved altar. After the
fall of the Fascist Government and the alliance with Italy, this
detachment became the Italian Service Unit, with their own
officers, uniforms, and band. Italian-Americans from New York City
came to visit this unit and watch its performances (RG 156, Entry
646, Box A 288).
Another ethnic unit, this one of 443 Jamaicans, arrived in
March 1945, and were housed at "Camp Jamaica". The Jamaicans
helped defuse shells for brass retrieval. This camp was closed on
21 September 1945, about one month after VJ Day. The quarterly
history for October-December 1945 noted that 180 of the Jamaicans
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went to work for the H.J. Heinz Company in Salem County, New
Jersey, and 181 others returned to Jamaica (NNRR RG-156, Entry 646,
Box A237, Vol. XIII). Like the Italians, these men were housed in
the barracks portion of the base, and not in the EPA study area.
During the World War II era, major changes were made in the
parade ground area, between Woodbridge Avenue and Williams Avenue
and northeast of the golf course. During the expansion of the base
shortly before Pearl Harbor, the present Administrative Building
was built (No. 10, known as Post Headquarters during the war).
Shortly after its completion in 1941, the former H.Q., which dated
from 1918, was removed, and the driveways leading around it were
altered. The early configuration can be seen in the map of 1919
(Figure 9). After 1941, this eastern half of the present parade
ground was leveled and landscaped. In the spring of 1943, it
became a Victory Mall with the erection of a tall flagpole in front
of Building 10, a large V and Ordnance Symbol about one hundred
feet southwest of that, and thirty-six smaller flag poles laid out
to form a V on the ground (Plates 21-23, Elser 1945 Cover). This
is an example of the creation of a symbolic space with ceremonial
significance.
F. The Arsenal After WW II (1946-1964)
During the Korean War, the arsenal became the home of the
Provisional Unit Training Center, which trained Explosive Ordnance
Disposal Squads and Explosive Ordnance Control Detachments from
1951 until June 1952. New warehouses were built in the early
1950's (U.S. EPA n.d.:2) and missions were added to the arsenal
until 1956, after which the arsenal was slowly phased out. A
depiction of the base at the end of this period is contained in a
booklet (Ordnance Dept., U.S. Army 1961). In 1962, the base was
declared to be surplus. The final phase-out of the base was
conducted by the Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD), starting in 1962.
During this operation, 17 areas of the base were identified as
contaminated, and decontamination was undertaken. Some areas were
still considered unsuitable for subsurface use or any use at all.
Final closure of the base occurred in 1964, and the facility was
turned over to the General Services Administration (GSA). At the
time of the closure, the acreage of the base was approximately
3,188 acres (U.S. EPA n.d.:l-2).
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A portion of the arsenal, that portion immediately east of the
Parade Ground, went from the Department of the Army directly to
the Department of H.E.W., Public Health Service in February 1965,
and has subsequently been used for water pollution control. This
was transferred to the Department of Interior, Federal Water
Pollution Control Administration, in 1966. That agency became part
of EPA in July, 1969 (Memorandum of 20 Aug. 1975, Dr. Leonard,
GSA to F.C. Rizzo, GSA: RG 291, Acc. 860005, FRC C 001 3286, Box
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G. Management of the Arsenal Property After 1964
In 1965, 2,350 acres of the former arsenal were sold to
Vincent Visceglia and Frank Visceglia, Sr. , who named it Raritan
Center and developed an successful office/industrial park - the
largest east of the Mississippi River. Many of the existing
structures were retained and converted to office or warehouse
space (The Home News 1985:D7). In the year that the Visceglia
brothers acquired the property, a structure that was being used
by the Aluminum Cable Company was destroyed by a fire. A second
major fire, of suspicious origin, destroyed a plastics warehouse
belonging to the Cary Page Chemical Company on 29 May 1970. This
structure was one of the original arsenal buildings, having been
built in 1918 fThe Home News 29 May 1970:1). By 1988, only about
1,000 acres of Raritan Center had been developed, and development
of the remaining 1,300 acres was delayed awaiting the result of a
Department of Defense study on potentially hazardous materials
stored on the site during its active period as an arsenal /The
Home News 1988:B4).
Part of the GSA property became the Raritan Arsenal County
Park after 1970 (Romberg 1985:2). The Parade Ground area stood
vacant after the closing of the Army base. EPA made a request to
GSA for the parcel of land containing buildings 1,2,5-8, 11, and
211 in June of 1976. All those buildings were still standing at
the time of transfer. In March 1976, the property was declared
excess by GSA. It was appraised for transfer in July 1976. At
that time, Building 1 was in poor condition, having received no
maintenance since the base closing. The kitchen appliances and
some piping had been removed (Notarmuzi letters of 13 Jan. 1977,
26 Jan. 1977? O'Connell letter of 1976).
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A plan detailing the EPA's proposed use of the property was
submitted to GSA on 7 Jan 1977. This plan called for the eastern
parade ground to be made into a parking lot, and the triangle of
pine woods south of building 1 to be made into a heavy equipment
park. Building 1 was to be left intact (RG 291, Acc 86005. FRC
cool 3286, box 1, Excess Plan of Jan. 1977 by M.J. Ascrizzi; GSA.
Actual transfer was authorized on 13 Jan 1977, and occurred
without reimbursement on 26 Jan 1977 (IRG 291, Acc.86005, FRC cool
3286, Box 1, letter of 13 Jan 1977 from D.E. Notarmuzi; GSA to A.M.
Clark EPA: letter of 26 Jan 1977 from D.E. Notarmuzi, GSA to Le
Due, GSA) . The main reason EPA acquired the property was to ensure
access from its properties near building 10 to its holdings at
Buildings 209 & 210. It also allowed EPA to supply all its
structures with utilities and security independent of GSA, and
ensure sufficient parking for its vehicles (RG 291, Acc. 86005,
FRC cool 3286, Box 1, Excess Plan of 7 Jan. 1977, by M.J. Ascrizzi
GSA). Some time prior to 1982, EPA began using the GSA facilities
at the arsenal (about thirteen buildings and fifteen mobile
trailers). The trailers and one building were replaced with a new
structure after 1982.
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III. CURRENT CONDITIONS
The topography and recent conditions are shown on an undated
contour map (Figures 12 and 13) . We have included a GSA map of
1969 because it shows some structures that are mentioned, but are
now gone (Figure 14).
For the purpose of this discussion, the study area is divided
into seven sections (see Figure 15) . The first is the Parade
Ground area, which is currently landscaped with lawn and stands
of trees. Manholes and access plates indicate numerous
underground utility lines. Drives are present, dating from the
major periods of arsenal use. No buildings are standing, but some
decorative details remain (Plates 22-26).
The second area is the land east of the former entry road and
Administration Building. A trailer has been added to the northwest
of the Administration Building. This land has been massively
disturbed.
The third area, east of the Administration Building grounds,
is the area of the former assembly plant. The arsenal structures
here are mostly intact, and the ground surfaces between them are
heavily paved (Plate 28). The eastern edge of EPA holdings is
reached by the modern entrance gate on Woodbridge Avenue and
Bonhamtown Road. Here the original ground slopes eastward and was
cut and terraced during the 1917-1918 construction activities. A
massive concrete retaining wall surrounds the location where
Building No. 201 formerly stood (Plate 29).
The fourth area, south of Williams Avenue, contains a long
row of World War I period warehouses and warehouse foundations.
This area is entirely paved, with recesses where railroad tracks
once ran between some of the warehouses. The condition of
existing warehouses ranges from partial collapse (202) to active
use as offices (209) . Heavy brush edges many of the structures.
Exposed foundations are used as parking areas (Plates 27 and 30).
At the western limit of the EPA holdings, a fence runs along a
former rail line that was between Buildings No. 212 (inside EPA
land) and No 213 (the former printing plant). This is another
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FIGURE 12. TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
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The study area is bounded by the bold dashed line. The lighter
dashed line indicates the northern boundary of the E-TEC area.
The building numbers given are those used in this report. This
shows the widening of Woodbridge Avenue. From Site Plan, Drawing
2DR-10020-69, General Services Administration, 1969.
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area where there are no undisturbed ground surfaces, due to
massive construction disturbance in 1917-1918.
In the fifth area, south of Industrial Avenue, the majority
of structures have been reduced to concrete pad foundations. A
helipad occupies part of this open space. The heating plant (234)
is still intact. Recently, mobile offices were installed east of
it. Most of the open ground here is densely packed sand or
pavement. Some brush and grass has begun to force its way up in
this area (Plate 31).
Separate from, and west of the other parts of the study area,
is the sixth area, containing building 228, the base Fire House,
which is intact and in good condition. It is surrounded by tall
grass and brush, with mature trees adjacent. The structure is
described in the architectural discussion (Chap IV).
The seventh area is in the far eastern part of the study
area, and includes the very large Buildings 255 and 256, built in
the 1950's. The area around them has been massively regraded and
paved (Plates 32 & 33) . Both active and partially removed
railroad tracks separate these two structures from the rest of the
study area. The surface is undisturbed.
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IV. ARCHITECTURAL ASSESSMENT OF STRUCTURES
A. Purpose of Assessment
The Rothe Partnership of Ramsey, New Jersey, was engaged to
perform an architectural survey of selected structures at the EPA
Edison Facility. The survey consisted of a physical inspection,
photographs, and physical descriptions of materials, style, period,
original function (when known), intended function, construction
techniques, and other information generally included on the New
Jersey Historic Structures Survey Form. The information presented
here is excerpted from The Rothe Partnerships report on the
facility; that report is contained in Appendix I.
The architectural assessment information is part of the basis
for determination of the possible historic significance of these
structures, and for determination of whether any proposed
development plans of the EPA would have any adverse effect on any
structure that might be determined to be historically significant.
B. Observations
Per the purpose outlined above, the buildings were not
surveyed or documented in detail. To help assure completeness, the
Office of New Jersey Heritage form "Individual Structure Survey
Form" was used for each of the buildings included in the survey.
These included Buildings 5, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15A, 15B, 15C, 15D, 16,
17, 18, 19, 19B, 22, 23, 25, 26, 200, 202, 203, 205, 206, 207, 208,
209, 210, 212, 228, 231, 234, 235, 238, 239, 241, 255, and 256
(Figure 16). Forms for each of these buildings are contained in
Appendix I of this document.
The history of the EPA Facility is covered in much greater
detail in previous chapters; however, a broad general description
of the facility is important in considering the question of
historical significance of the facility's structures. The
structures assessed were built in the period from 1918 to 1953, and
all are associated with a war effort. The first group, dating from
1918, was obviously associated with World War I. There is another
group, built from 1941-1945, obviously associated with World War
II. Two of the largest structures date from 1953, apparently
associated with the Korean conflict.
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The specific use of each structure is not always clearly defined,
and, in some cases, had changed. It is apparent that the facility
was a major depot for the collection, assemblage, and dissemination
of war materiel. From this fact, and from the detailed history of
the Raritan Arsenal previously discussed, the Arsenal represents
historically an important part of the war efforts of this century,
which part is little recognized by the general public. The sheer
size and complexity of this facility is an impressive reminder of
the magnitude of the non-battlefield support required in wartime.
C. Conclusions
The majority of the individual buildings is comprised of very
typical industrial warehouses or shop-type facilities (although
some are enormous in size), with construction techniques and
details common for the periods of construction. Building No. 10,
the Post Headquarters, and Building No. 5, the Telephone Exchange,
built in 1941, were central to the base operations and are
prominently oriented onto the parade grounds. The prominent
function of these buildings is reflected in the style selected for
their construction, since the Colonial Revival style was, and still
is, popular for such institutional buildings. Due to style and
location, these buildings stand out from the others in the complex.
When the functions of all the structures in the complex are
considered, together with the functions of those structures that
have since been demolished and those structures and the balance of
the facility beyond the study area, is unavoidable to be impressed
by the magnitude and complexity of such an operation. It was, of
course, a military base with all that is associated with such a
facility, but much more of a story is represented by this site.
The quality of significance in American history, architecture,
archaeology, engineering, and culture is present in districts,
sites, buildings, structures, and objects that possess integrity
of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feelings, and
associations, and that also:
a. are associated with events that have made a significant
contribution to the broad pattern of our history; or
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b. are associated with the lives of significant persons in
our past; or
c. embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period,
or method of construction, or that possess high artistic
values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable
entity whose components may lack individual distinctions; or
d. have yielded or may be likely to yield, information
important in pre-history or history.
In the opinion of The Rothe Partnership, the Raritan Arsenal is
probably eligible as a historic district, based on its role in the
war efforts of this century sing 1918. Sufficient architectural
integrity exists for the structures, and the site, to meet the
criteria of eligibility for the State and National Registers of
Historic Places, particularly under criterion "a" outlined above.
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V. ARCHAEOLOGICAL TESTING
A. Plan for Stage IB Level Archaeological Testing
After completion of the documentary phase of this research,
a testing plan was drawn up by Historic Sites Research (HSR) and
submitted by EcolSciences to EPA for review. It was approved at
a meeting at the Raritan Arsenal on 31 May 1990 between R. Witte,
and J. Vetter of EPA, D. Bell of EcolSciences, and S. Kardas and
E. Larrabee of HSR. Examination of base records and plans had
demonstrated that most construction consisted of standardized
military buildings. Within the EPA study area, these consisted of
warehouses, shops, and some administration offices. Sample plans,
dimensions, and standing examples of most of these facilities
exist.
Research has documented that massive ground disturbance
occurred during the initial construction in 1917-1918, and during
later maintenance, alterations, and improvements to the facility.
Undisturbed ground in which any archaeological resources might be
preserved occurs in those few locations within the study area where
only limited construction or landscaping took place. Two areas
were delineated that might yield unrecorded archaeological data
relevant to the base function and history. One was the parade
ground, part of which was called Victory Mall during WW II, and the
other was at the location of the 1917 -1918 construction camp
(Figure 17) .
1. The Parade Ground and Commandant's House Site
Within the parade ground, 500 feet east-west by 400 feet
north-south, the portion that was considered most likely to yield
archaeological data was the former site of the Commandant's house.
This structure had originally been a farm house and was converted
and modernized circa 1919. Historic maps indicate that a farmstead
existed here by at least 1870. The building was removed in 1979.
Unfortunately, the military records do not describe the house or
any nearby outstructures. However, it was considered likely that
evidence relating to this structure, and artifacts from the
pre-military and military use of the house, might have been
preserved on its grounds. The types of archaeological data sought
here were sheet trash and structural evidence of the house.
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It was decided that a grid of shovel tests spaced 25 feet
apart was to be dug around the historic farmstead and the Victory
Mall Area. The soil was to be screened through 1/4 inch mesh
hardware cloth, the soil profiles recorded, and the artifacts
removed by provenience. The shovel test pits were to be backfilled
as soon as they were recorded. The grid covered an area measuring
about 350 feet by 200 feet. Test pit locations that intercepted
existing roadways, trees, etc. would not be excavated).
2. The Construction Camp
The 1917-1918 construction camp, as scaled from the 1919 map
( see Figure 9) , measured about 900 feet north-south and east-west,
in a rough rectangle bounded by the existing Bonhamtown Road and
a rail line. This area is crossed by Pershing Avenue, laid out
during WW II. It is now graded smooth, with a gentle slope to the
east. It was used extensively for outdoor storage of equipment
and materiel during and after WW II. Most recently, it had
discarded furniture dumped on it.
The construction camp was built by and for Italian-American
laborers employed under contract to construct the Raritan Arsenal
in 1917 and 1918. It stood as late as the early 1920's and was
removed before 1939. The purpose of testing here was to reveal
evidence of construction techniques used in the building of the
camp and artifacts from that period.
Aerial photographs indicated that this area was graded
between 1940 and 1947 and was used for outdoor storage (Romberg
1985: 6-9). Maps prepared at the end of WW II labeled this as a
gravel-surface storage area (Engineer Division, n.d., see Appendix
D) . Testing here was proposed to consist of long trenches to
intercept building foundations. A backhoe would be needed to cut
through the gravel surface. Maps showing the utility lines
indicated that they skirted the periphery of the area. Therefore,
HSR proposed that two or more parallel trenches be dug by backhoe.
Placement was to be decided in the field. Sidewall clearing and
recording would be done by hand, with selective screening of soil.
After the trenches had been drawn and recorded, they would be
backfilled by backhoe. A depth of two feet was considered
sufficient to expose the buried ground surface and foundations.
This digging and recording was to be accomplished in two days of
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fieldwork. It was proposed to orient each trench along a true
north-south axis to intercept the construction camp structures at
an oblique angle.
3. Schedule and Method
Stage IB level testing was performed on 5 and 6 June 1990 in
the Parade Ground, and on 12 and 13 June in the former construction
camp area. HSR personnel who participated consisted of Dr. S.
Kardas and Dr. E. Larrabee, Principal Investigators; M. Bomgardner,
Senior Research Assistant; and A. Kestler, S. Maman, R. Oppenheim,
S. Shteir, R. Stewart, and J. Thomas, Research Assistants and Field
Technicians. For the Parade Ground, the proposed 25-foot-interval
grid was started at the northwest corner and oriented parallel to
a short section of fence that now separates the EPA facility from
leased land that is on the former golf course southwest of it
(Figure 18). This grid was oriented northwest to southeast. Letters
A through I were used for the grid north-south lines, beginning at
the northwest corner. Numbers 1 through 11 extended south from this
datum point. Numbers N1 through N4 were used for lines north of
the Number 1 line.
The field survey in the former construction camp grounds
consisted of two trenches. These both ran north from zero points
along Pershing Avenue. Trench 1 was four hundred and five feet east
of the intersection of Casad Road and Pershing Avenue. Trench 2
was five hundred and sixty five feet east of the same intersection.
These trenches were positioned to avoid, where possible, massive
piles of bulldozed rubble currently being created over the area.
As laid out, Trench 1 was 4 00 feet in length; Trench 2 was 600 feet
in length. For both trenches, the first 40 feet were not dug, due
to interference from piles of debris.
Excavation was performed by a Case 580 backhoe operated by
Taurus Contracting Company, using a two-foot-wide bucket. Both
trenches were dug into culturally sterile soil, two to four feet
deep. Surface soils were piled separately, and selected samples
were screened to check for the presence of small artifacts.
Screened samples were taken at the location of each feature. Any
artifacts recovered were recorded with reference to location along
the trench and the soil strata from which they were removed.
Trench profiles were recorded, and the trenches were backfilled.
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B. The Parade Ground and Commandants House Site (Figures 18 and
19)
1. Soil Profiles
The underlying geology, comprising unconsolidated sediments
of early Upper Cretaceous date called the Woodbridge formation,
has been discussed in the E-TEC Cultural Resource Survey report
(Kardas and Larrabee 1989: 7-10). Soil formed on the ridge
parallel to Woodbridge Avenue is mapped as Nixon loam in the Soil
Survey of Middlesex County (Powley and Smith 1978: 99, Sheets 10
and 11). Most of the remainder of the warehouse, operations, and
manufacturing portion of the arsenal is shown as "Urban Land," a
broad category for soils so reworked that the original soil
profile cannot be recognized (Powley and Smith 1978: 131).
Nixon soils are described as having a plow zone approximately
12 inches deep, a Bt horizon that may extend as deep as 42 inches,
and a C horizon below that. Nixon soils occupy a transition
between the Inner Coastal Plain and the Piedmont, especially in the
New Brunswick to Perth Amboy area (Tedrow 1986: 315-316). They is
frequently formed above the Triassic red shale beds, which are
reported to be 30 feet below ground surface within the E-TEC area
of EPA holdings at the Raritan Arsenal (Kardas and Larrabee 1989:
7) . The Ap horizon is typically a yellowish brown sandy loam, with
a reddish yellow sandy loam Bt horizon that has increasing gravel
content as it goes deeper, while the C horizon is a reddish yellow
gravelly sand (All soil color descriptions are taken from Munsell
Color Charts [Munsell Color, 1988]).
Profiles in the shovel tests showed that the Parade Ground/
Commandant's House area had been altered by military construction
and subsequent maintenance. The topsoil consisted of imported
material, usually a loam that varied in color from dark brown to
yellowish red, called "orange" in the field logs. Below that the
predominant material was a reddish yellow (7.5 YR 6/6) or strong
brown (7.5 YR 5/6) sand with varying amounts of gravel. A
variation of this stratum consisted of a reddish yellow or strong
brown sandy clay loam. A third visibly identifiable layer was a
coarse-grained reddish yellow sand. All are expressions of the Bt
horizon of Nixon soils.
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Some of the shovel test profiles show a mixture of these
components (mottled sands), indicating that they have been
disturbed. Several deposits of coal/clinker, asphalt, concrete
features, and building rubble are illustrated on the soil profiles.
Some of the lenses of cinder/clinker may be the remains of "cinder
walks" described in the military records (NNRR RG 77, Entry 91,
Box 264).
2. Features
A layer of rubble was found in the area where the Commandant's
residence was demolished in 1979. This area includes Tests 1, 2,
3 of B and C, and 2D, as shown in Figures 18 and 19 (Sheets 1 and
2) and in Plates 34-36. A one-inch-diameter metal pipe in Test
3D, and cinder walks in Tests 1A, 2A, 3A and North ID were probably
related to this structure.
Evidence of major storm drains, sewers, and utility lines in
the Parade Ground were seen in Tests 21 and 31, and in numerous
manholes, vent pipes and other surface features (Plate 37). These
were concentrated near the circular drive, east of the F line and
north of the 3 line. Another manhole where pipes could be seen
running on two alignments was between Tests 7B and 7C, and an iron
cap marked "water" was between 9D and 9E.
The excavations indicated areas of heavy disturbance along
the E and F lines in Tests 7 through 10, along the F line in Tests
4 and 5, and along the I line in Tests 1, 2, 4 and 5.
3. Artifacts
Artifacts recovered during the testing in the areas of the
parade ground and the farmhouse totaled 326 specimens. These are
listed by test and provenience in the catalog in Appendix F. A
summary of the findings is presented below.
1. Aboriginal Material (Plate 44)
One bifurcate-based projectile point was recovered in the
upper house demolition layer in Test C2. This object was not
recovered in situ. This is a small, distinctively shaped, medium-
sized isosceles triangular point with deep basal notches. The
blade edges are excurvate, and the specimen measures 1 inch long,
1/2 inch wide, and 2/16 of an inch thick. Lithic material is a
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yellow/brown chert. The surface is heavily patinated. Kinsey
notes that specimens of this type are nearly continental in
distribution (1972: 422-423). Fitting distinguishes between two
types: a large-bladed variety attributed to prior to 5000 B.C.
and a smaller form with a triangular blade ranging from Late
Archaic to Early Woodland (Fitting, 1968). For the Northeast, the
bifurcate-stemmed point is considered to be a type infrequently
present during the Archaic (Kinsey 1972: 422-423).
2. Structural Material from the Commandant's Residence Site
Most of the artifacts recovered (77.6%) consisted of
structural fragments from the demolition of the house. This
included the following: 87 brick fragments (26.7%), 24 concrete
fragments (7.4%), 41 window glass sherds (12.6%), 18 corroded nails
(7.8%), one slate roof fragment (0.3%), 4 roofing tacks (1.2%), 14
terra cotta pipe fragments (4.3%), 28 crushed wood fragments
(8.6%), and 8 plastic-coated wire fragments (1.8%).
3. Domestic Materials
Twenty-five percent of the artifacts recovered were domestic
in nature. These included 23 ceramic sherds (7.1%), 13 flower pot
sherds (4%), 9 tin can and bottle cap fragments (2.8%), and 36
bottle glass and miscellaneous glass sherds (11%) . The ceramic
artifacts recovered were very scanty. These consisted of a ceramic
insulator, 10 glazed stoneware fragments (probably from an
industrial vessel), 4 sherds of undecorated pearlware, 1 sherd of
manganese-glazed redware and 6 fragments of whiteware. All of
these are of mid- to late-19th century date.
4. Military and Other Artifacts
No military artifacts were recovered. Two railroad spikes
found at A3 between the surface and 14 inches depth and at E10
between the surface and 12 inches depth, may have been related to
the pre-1917 use by a sand and gravel company for a "Sand R.R.".
It is evident from the soil profiles, and the lack of
artifact concentrations, that the grounds surrounding the house
were carefully cleaned, and that much of the surface area has been
modified by scraping and filling.
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C. Construction Camp (Figures 20 and 21)
1. Soil Profiles
The soil profiles of the two long backhoe trenches were
similar. The upper stratum consists of an artificially deposited
layer of a dark to very dark grayish brown loam with gravel (10
YR 4/2 to 3/2), spread on top of a yellowish red to strong brown
mottled loamy sand with gravel (5 YR 5/8 to 7.5 YR 5/8). This
stratum, varying in thickness from 6 inches to 12 inches, extended
over all parts of the one thousand feet of trench. All artifacts
recovered, except those from the few features that were sectioned,
came from the ground surface, or from this upper stratum.
Below the artificially spread surface, the natural strata were
uniform , with minor variations between Trench No. 1 (uphill at
405 feet along Pershing Avenue) and Trench No. 2 (downhill, at 565
feet along Pershing). In most cases, there was a stiff clay
stratum above the banded sands. The clay varied from grayish
brown to yellowish brown (10 YR 5/2 to 5/4) and, in places, became
noticeably darker (dark gray to dark grayish brown, 10 YR 4/1 to
4/2), and extremely stiff. It was from several inches to two feet
thick. In a few locations, shown on the profiles, it was absent,
which we interpret to be the result of scraping to level the
ground before the surfacing material was evenly spread.
Underneath the grayish brown to stiff dark gray clay stratum
were banded sands. In Trench No. 1, these sands consisted of a
one-foot-thick layer of light gray sand (10 YR 7/2) perceived as
"white," below which was a strong brown sand (7.5 YR 5/8), also
about one foot thick , perceived as "yellowish brown." At the
bottom was a layered dark red (2.5 YR 3/6) and reddish yellow sand
(5 YR 6/6) continuing to an unknown depth below the bottom of the
trench (6 feet below ground surface). This lowest stratum appeared
as "red sand."
Along Trench 2, immediately under the clay, was a mottled
reddish sand (2.5 YR 5/8), then a brownish yellow sand (10 YR
6/8) , and finally alternating thin bands of red and light red
sands (10 R 4/8 and 10 R 6/6) . Near the middle of the trench,
between about 300 and 330 feet, the sands below the clay changed
from reddish and reddish yellow to yellowish to yellowish brown.
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FACING WEST
ELEV 69.5 FT.
°./
fiERSHINQ AVENUE '
25,
DEBRIS
DEBRIS
CURB
IN FEET
FIGURE 21. PROFILES IN THE CONSTRUCTION
CAMP AREA (SHEET 2)
TRENCH 2 (South Half)
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FACING WEST
450
475
I
500
\
5Z5
BANDED SANDS
600
525 550 575 ELEV. 73.5 FT.
5'
IN FEET
FIGURE 21. PROFILES IN THE CONSTRUCTION
CAMP AREA (SHEET 3)
TRENCH 2 (North Half)
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At 480 feet, there were cross-bedded yellowish sands beneath
reddish yellow sands.
All of the gray clay and multicolored banded sands below it
are natural strata. The only disturbance exists where footer or
utility trenches have been cut, or where highest sections of gray
clay were graded away. Except for a WW II era concrete curb in
Trench No. 2, all the intrusive features cut into the gray clay
to various depths, but did not extend into the sands. These beds
of clay and sand are part of the Raritan Formation, which was
commercially exploited in the latter 19th and 2 0th century. They
may correspond to parts of the "Woodbridge Fire Clay Bed"
underlain by a "Fire Sand Bed" (Kardas and Larrabee 1989: 8).
The presence of these distinctive subsoils makes it possible
to detect any cultural disturbance. No natural topsoil was
observed in Trenches 1 and 2, suggesting that the surface had been
scraped and leveled as part of the creation of a "hardstand"
outdoor storage area in the 1940's.
2. Features
Five intrusive features were noted in Trench l (labeled A
through E on the soil profile, Figure 21, Sheets 1 and 2) . Feature
A (191-198 feet in west wall of the trench, and 189-195 feet in
the east wall) extending from 8 to 22 inches below the surface is
a builder's trench containing mixed brown sand loam and five S&F
bricks (Plate 38) . The Sayre & Fisher Brick Company in Sayreville,
New Jersey, at the mouth of the Raritan River was the largest
manufacturer of bricks between New York City and Philadelphia
between about 1880 and 1930 (de Noyelles, 1974). It would have
been a predominant source of supply during WW I.
Feature B was a shallow intrusion between 9 and 18 inches
deep visible between 239.5 feet and 254.5 feet along the west
wall, and 239 to 254 feet along the east wall. Its orientation is
the same as the construction camp alignment, and it appears to be
a shallow road bed from the camp period.
Feature C, at 280.5 feet on the west wall and 275.5 feet on
the east wall, runs northwest to southeast at 28 inches below the
surface, and contains a warped iron pipe 5 inches in diameter. The
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trench in which it was laid was originally about 10 to 12 feet
wide, but broken stratigraphy suggests that there may have been
two trenches here.
Feature D was a shallow builder's trench extending 7 to 22
inches below the surface between 319 to 331 feet on the west wall
and 320 to 330 feet on the east wall.
Feature E extended between 378 and 384 feet in the west wall
only (Plate 39). This intrusion consisted of mottled loam over
brown clay, over a black, oily sand containing fragments of terra
cotta pipe. This may be the remains of a road.
All of these features, consisting of at least two builder's
trenches, a road bed, and two utility pipe trenches, appear to date
to the 1917 construction camp. The general orientation fits with
that known for the construction camp. All five features are
truncated, with the original ground surface scraped away, and are
covered by the uniform surface stratum associated with the WW II
use of the area.
In Trench 2, only one feature was seen (Plates 40-42). This
was a concrete curb that crosses the trench at 85 feet in the west
wall and curves to the northeast. The footer trench for the curb
penetrates through the gray clay into the banded reddish and
yellowish brown sands. From the sequence of aerial photographs,
it is known that this curb was built between 194 0 and 1947
(Romberg 1985: 6-9) . It is coincident with the use of the area for
outdoor storage of material and equipment, and probably was
constructed as part of the WW II era grading and surfacing of this
area.
3. Artifact Analysis of Material from Trenches 1 and 2 in
the pre-1917 Construction Camp Area.
Forty-nine objects were recovered from surface collection and
screening of soil samples from each feature, and from random
positions along the backhoe trenches. Seventy-one percent of the
sample consisted of recent debris bulldozed over the ground
surface by EPA as part of their clean-up of the area. This
material consisted of wire nails, terra cotta pipe fragments, and
broken glass. It occurs within the upper 12 inches of the soil
profile, primarily within the 0-2 inch horizon.
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Twenty-two percent of the sample can be attributed to arsenal
use of the area. These items consisted of a .50 caliber machine gun
shell (Plate 43) found on the surface, near the 350 foot mark on
Trench 2, a construction chain buried 16 inches deep at the east
end of Trench 1, a plastic calibrated photographer's arrow (date
unknown) at 395 feet along Trench 1, and a footer trench containing
S&F bricks (190 feet along Trench 1) and probably related to the
construction camp buildings. Also recovered was a yellow fire
brick, and a single brick near the surface at 595 feet along Trench
2.
Three lithic tools were found during a pedestrian survey on
the surface of a sandy patch of ground adjacent to Pershing Avenue,
20 to 50 feet west of the zero point of Trench 2 (Plate 44). These
three objects represent 6% of the sample. They probably date to
the Late Archaic/ Transitional Period.
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VI. SUMMARY
Background research has shown that the Raritan Arsenal
performed vital military functions for the national mobilization
efforts in WW I and WW II. Major areas of activity involved the
storage and transfer of munitions, and the processing (testing,
arming and disarming) munitions and small arms. The assembling,
outfitting, packaging, and testing of vehicles, as well as the
training of personnel, were performed here. During WW II, a large
print shop turned out military manuals. Throughout its history as
a base, a large number of civilians were also employed here.
The EPA portion of the former Raritan Arsenal contains
buildings and areas where administrative functions were performed,
plus structures that were used as repair and maintenance shops and
warehouses. Outdoor storage areas were created and used during WW
II and the Korean War periods. The residential area of the
arsenal, with barracks, is now part of the Middlesex County College
campus. Other portions of the arsenal, once used for munitions
storage and transfer, are now part of the Raritan Industrial
Center.
Architectural examination of the standing structures finds a
thematic unity among the buildings at the EPA facility.
Archaeological testing at the Stage IB level in the Parade Ground
and Commandant's residence area indicates complete demolition of
that structure and its immediate grounds. Evidence for prehistoric
occupation was found here, and also along the south side of
Pershing Avenue in the construction camp area. Trenches 1 and 2
also revealed buried footer trenches, utility lines, and street
foundations in the 1917-1918 construction camp. All of these
resources should be addressed prior to any alterations of the area
now administered by EPA.
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U.S. EPA
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1921 History of Middlesex County. New Jersey 1664-1920.
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NEWSPAPERS
The Exhaust
1918 New Athletic Field Completed. Baseball Well Started.
Team's Prospects Bright. 4 Sept., l(II):l-3.
R.A.P. to Have New Quarters. Work Already in Hands of
Constructing Q.M. Other Projects Planned. 4 Sept.,
1(11):3.
We Are Pleased to Announce... 24 Sept., 1(4):4 -
RAP and Camp Raritan Have Taste of Real War; Liberty Loan
Mass Meeting Shattered as Gigantic Gillespie Loading
Plant is Blown to the Four Winds by Cataclysmic
Explosion. 8 Oct., 1(6):1-2.
Quarantine Lifted in Camp—A Few Men Permitted to Go
Home Over Last Week End—Influenza Conditions in
Arsenal and Neighboring Towns Immensely Improved. 30
Oct., 1(9):1,8.
Letter to the Editor by H.L. Kraft, Major MC. Surgeon
13 Nov., 1(11):7.
To Be Given Immediate Discharge. Certain Units Will Be
Let Out at Once; Will Be Home Before Xmas; Others Must
Stay. 11 Dec., 1(14):1.
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1919 Camp Raritan as it Used to Be; Seventeener Recounts Past
History. 1 Jan., 1(16):2.
History and Notes of Co. C, 11th Battalion. 1 Jan.,
1(16):24-25.
Medical Department, 11th Battalion. 1 Jan., 1(16):23.
The Old 40th (6th Ordnance Supply). 1 Jan., 1(16):16.
Company A, llth Battalion, by W.C. Conley, Sgt. l
Jan., 1(16):22-23.
Camp Raritan Bay, by Sergeant Davis. 1 Jan., 1(16):18-
19.
The Sixth Ordnance Guard Co., by Sgt. Kaplan. 1 Jan.,
1(16):21.
History of 1st R.A.P. Company by Sgt. Kaplan. 1 Jan.,
1(16):12.
History of the Camp Quartermaster Department by Sgt.
Abe Kemp. 1 Jan., 1(16):17-18
The Story of the Old Fourteenth (Now the 1st Ordnance
Guard Company) by Pvt. A.M. Nascher 1 Jan., 1(16):19-
21.
History of the 5th Supply Co. by Pvt. H. Harry. 1 Jan.,
1(16):15-16.
Fourth Ordnance Supply Co. by Sgt. H.W. Pierce. 1
Jan., 1(16):14-15.
Third Ordnance Supply Co. by Joseph P. Reddy. 1 Jan.,
1(16):13-14.
Battles, Blow-Outs and Ford Nuts. 22 Jan., 1(17):16.
llth Battalion Mustered Out. 22 Jan., 1(17):1.
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Growth of the Raritan Assembling Plant. 22 Jan.,
1(17):3.
History of the Medical Detachment. 22 Jan., 1(17):17.
22nd U.S. Infantry Arrives. 22 Jan., 1(17):l.
Canteen Profits Amount to About $4,000 Monthly: Exchange
Does $50,000 Business; New Pool Room to Be Installed.
29 Jan., 1(18):3.
Four New Buildings to Store Artillery Being Erected Here.
29 Jan., 1(18):3.
Raritan Officers Dance at New Hostess House: Affair,
However, is Not Given by Y.M.C.A.; 125 Couples Are
Present. 29 Jan., 1(18) :3.
Advance Guard of Troops Arrived Here 1 Year Ago: Arsenal
Grows From Camp of 77 Men to Enormous Plant. 6 Feb.,
1(19):4.
Canteen to Open 6 Table Pool Room in Few Days. 6 Feb.,
1(19):8.
Civilians to Replace Soldiers—Plan May Require 3 Months.
6 Feb., 1(19):1,4,5.
Hospital Happenings. 6 Feb., 1(19):17.
Men Long in Service First Released: Civilian Wage Scale
to be Out Next Week. 13 Feb., 1(20):1.
Ninth Supply Vanishes; Personnel Distributed. 13 Feb.,
1(20):11.
Only 27 Deaths in Camp Raritan Since its Start. 13 Feb.,
1(20) : 5.
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Civilians Relieve Guard Companies—Military Police and
400 Others to Leave. 20 Feb., 1(21):1.
22nd Infantry to Remain in Camp After Departure of
Others. 20 Feb., 1(21):9.
All Ordnance Men in Raritan to be Out by April 1, is
C.O.'s Belief. 27 Feb., 1(22):1,26.
No Hitch in Guarding as Civvies Relieve Soldiers. 27
Feb., 1(22):9.
Two More Companies of Infantrymen Come Here. 27 Feb.,
1(22):14.
1941 Construction Department. 1 May, 2(2):16.
Construction Department. 31 May, 2(3):6.
Wise, Frank G., Captain
1941 Letter of Commendation for Pvt. Irving M. Isaacson. 31
May, 2(3):15.
The Home News
Schlight, William
1970 Arson Suspected in Edison Fire. 29 May, morning
edition, p. 1.
Arson Suspected in Plastics Fire. 29 May, afternoon
edition, p. 1.
Ward, John T.
1985 20 Years Later, Raritan Center Thriving—and Still
Expanding. 16 June.
Hoffman, Allan
1988 Army wants to settle doubts about what's at Raritan
Arsenal. 31 Aug., p. B4.
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The Raritan Arsenal Detonator
1922 A Glance Backward. 12 May, 1(1):3.
Improvements in the Grounds. 19 May, 1(2):2 -
The First Ammunition Train. 20 Oct., 1(18):5.
The Shell Game. 20 Oct., 1(18);3.
In the Magazine Area. 27 Oct., 1(19):3.
Improvements at Headquarters. 3 Nov., 1(20):3.
Number of Police Reduced. 3 Nov., 1(20}:3.
Arsenal Administration. 10 Nov., 1(21):2-3.
Commissary to be Moved. 1 Dec., 1(24):5.
Field Service Branch Office. 1 Dec., 1(24):2.
1923 Fire in F-l. 5 Jan., 2(1):5-
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APPENDIX A
RARITAN ARSENAL RECORDS
AT VARIOUS FEDERAL REPOSITORIES
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_iIST OF RARITAN ARSENAL RECORDS AT NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER,
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI (NCPMO)
[PRC
ITEM
DESCRIPTION OF MATERIALS
DATE RANGE
i/A RECORDS MAINTAINED AT NATIONAL PERSONNEL
RECORDS CENTER, MILITARY PERSONNEL RECORDS,
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, ORIGINATING AT
RARITAN ARSENAL - METUCHEN, NEW JERSEY
NONE ACTIVATION & INACTIVATION FILES
ONE GENERAL ORDERS
"ONE INSTALLATION HISTORICAL FILES
^ONE Management Improvement Project Files
ONE Management Survey Case Files
NONE MILITARY HISTORIANS FILES
ONE MOBILIZATION PLANNING & PROGRAMMING FILES
"ONE OPERATION PROGRAM PROGRESS REPORTS
..ONE OPERATIONS PLANNING FILES
ONE ORGANIZATION PLANNING FILES
5 STAFF CONFERENCES (227-01)
21 RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CASE FILES, VIII
23 DRAWINGS & SPECIFICATIONS (1304-12; 1410-02
26 OPERATING PROCEDURES FILES (208-02)
27 Daily Journals (228-09)
ca. 1918-64
ca. 1962-64
ca. 1951-63
ca. 1918-61
ca. 1956-58
ca. 1957-59
ca. 1945-61
ca. 1956-61
ca. 1961-62
ca. 1953-59
ca. 1945-63
ca. 1959-63
ca. 1952-61
NO DATE
ca. 1951-64
ca. 1954-63
35 GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE FILES (AR 345-210/181) ca. 1941-58
VOLUME
(CU. FEET)
194
TOTAL
1. 2
5
2.7
7
5
2.6
1 . 3
5
3
4 . 5
0.25
20
23
7 . 5
0. 66
125
11OTE: ALL OF THE ABOVE ENTRIES ARE FROM MORGAN, GARY L., 1985
APPRAISAL REPORT ON RECORDS DISPOSITION REQUEST, JOB NC1-AU-85-22
ECORDS DISPOSITION DIVISION, NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE,
5NERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, WASHINGTON, D.C.
\ITRY DESCRIPTIONS IN LOWER CASE INDICATE ENTRIES WITHDRAWN FOR
ISPOSAL (ITEM 27) OR CROSSED OFF SOURCE LIST WITHOUT EXPLANATION.
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RESOURCES EXAMINED AT SUIT LAND NATIONAL ARCHIVES DEPOSITORY
NUMBER
735001
735001
735001
735001
73500 1
RECORD
GROUP
156
1 56
1 56
1 56
1 56
73500 1
735001
71500 1
735001
735001
73500 I
735001
735001
735001
ENTRY BOX
646 ?"'5
646 225
546 ?2S
646 A226
646 A?26
DESCRIPTION OF MATERIALS
CONRAD, C K , MAJ ORO OEPT USA,
CONSTRUCTION Q M 25 SEPT. 1943 "REPORT
ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF RARITAN ARSENAL,
METUCHEN, NEW JERSEY" VOL. I, PART 1
RARITAN ARSENAL HISTORY VOL. [I, PART 2
OATE RANGF
t\>\k I T AN ARSENAL H5STORY VOL
rHAPTfRS I TO XI, INCLUSIVE
I 1 , PART 1
1 56
156
155
155
1 56
1 56
15S
155
156
646 2_,B
6 4 6 21"?
64 6
615 A235
64 6 A2 36
646 237
646 231
646 237
646 237
QUARTERLY HISTORICAL REPORT OF TKE
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF RARITAN ARSENAL
QUARTERLY HISTORICAL REPORT OF THE
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF RARITAN ARSENAL
VOLUME XI
QUARTERLY HISTORICAL REPORT OF THE
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF RARITAN ARSENAL
VOLUME XIn
SEMI-ANNUAL HISTORICAL REPORT OF THE
VARIOUS DIVISIONS OF RARITAN ARSENAL
1917-1918
19 19-1942
1 JAM -3 1 MAR 194 3
RARITAN ARSENAl HISTORY VOL II PART 2
CHAPTERS XII TO XXI, INCLUSIVE 1
QUARTERLY HISTORICAL REPORT OF THE
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF RARITAN ARSENAL
r 3 REG NO 04-75-GX-OC
7 35001 156 64 S 227 QUARTERIY HISTORICAL REPORT OF THE
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF RARITAN ARSENAL
735001 1S6 646 228 QUAR1CRIY H! cTOR I C AV. REPORT OF THE
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF RARTTAN ARSENAL
VOiJ ME v l
IAN -31 MAR 1943
APR -JUNE 19 4 3
JULY-SEPT 19.n
Oi— -31 DEC I9J::
QU m R Tt" I'l Y HISTORICAL REPORT OF THE
VARIOUS DFPARTMENTS OF RARITAN ARSENAL
VOLUME VI 1
QUART FRIY HISIORICAL REPORT OF THE
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS Of RARITAN ARSENAL
VOt i)MF V 1 1 1
QUAKTf-RLY H t 31 OR T CAL REPORT OF THE
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF RARITAN ARSENAL
VOLUMF VIII 1
JAN -31 MAR I 94 4
JULY-SEPT 1Q4 4
JULY-30 SFPT 1
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RESOURCES EXAMINED AT SUITLANO NATIONAL ARCHIVES OEPOSITORY
NUMBER RECORD ENTRY BOX DESCRIPTION OF MATERIALS DATE RANGE
GROUP
735001 156 646 A238
735001 156 646 A239
8030 1 9 77 393 205 BIJILOING RECORDS (LOOSE FILES) FOR
BUILDINGS N5/W1, M4/W2, L3/W3, SW21/W4,
L17/W5, L18/W6, SW22/W7, L20/W8, L19/W9,
SW24/W11, AND WU1 (WWI »/WWII 8) 1922-1935
803019 77 391 264 CONRAD, C K , MAJ ORD DEPT. USA,
CONSTRUCTION Q M CIRCA 1919 "REPORT
ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF RARITAN ARSENAL.
ME1UCHEN, NEW JERSEY'' BOUND VOLUME 377 1917- 1 9 18
803019 77 391 264 BOOK 1 (17 ITEMS) CA 1920-1937
803019 77 391 264 BOOK 2 (1/ ITEMS)
NA NA NA NA QUARTERLY HISTOR1CAI REPORT OF THE
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF RARITAN ARSENAL
VOLUME 101 APR -JUNE 194T
NA NA NA NA QUARTERLY HISTORICAi REPORT OF THE
VARIOUS DF PARTMFNTS OF RARITAN ARSENAL
AUfi
1 94 ^
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Military Reference Branch
Michael G. £napp
1 Sept '89
17 April '90
National Archives (MIRK)
Assistant, Military Ref.
1 March '90
various records
Pennsylvania Ave, NH
Branch, Textual Ref. Div.
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23 March '90
(202) 501-5390
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Janes Walker
1 March '90
no records
(707-267-8111)
Base Historian
U.S. A ray Arnanent, Munitions I
Dr. Robert Boutlly
1 March '90
6 March '90
Chemical Cosaiod
Base Historian
Extract of Guides to files
Rock Island, Illinois
13091-782-6001
Suitland Reference Branch Richard Boylan 2 March '90 R.C. 156 (about H cartons)
National Archives (MHRft] Jeff Carter 2 Karch '90 R.C. 77 (C of E construction
Suitland, Md. Levin Ading 23 March '90 conpletion reports)
1301) 763-7110 26 March '30
27 April 'SO
4-5 Hay '90 records eiaained
National Personnel Records Center
3700 Fage Blvd. (NCPKO)
St. Loius, Ho. 63132
; LM41-263-7216
U.S. Arnj Military Hist, institute
CarLvsU Rmicks, ?a,
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WlL1 las 'J. Setoert 7 Hay '90 Appraisal Report of Recoras
Archivist. i3 March '90 March 8 '90
Ml11tarj CceratLons Branch 200 cubic feet records j918-1954
Louise Arnold 7 March '90 Sent 6 photos, only natenal held
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Michael J. Winey 27 April '90
Curator
national Archives
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Military Ocean Terainal Bldg. 22
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(201)-823-7252
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Director
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Hitchell Lust^arden
Chief, Service Branch
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8 March '90
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National Archives Diane LeBlanc 28 Karch '90 6 files copies
Federal Records Center S Kay '90
Boston (FRC Boston)
380 Trapelo Road
Kalthaa, Mass.
(617)-647-8104
GSA Office of Real Estate P. Vacaro, Director 12 March '90 received listing of holdings
Thon&s P. O'Neal Jr. Federal Building Rick Stewart 16 March '90 consensus, no pertinent records
10 Causeway Street 26 March '90
Boston, Ma. 0222
(6171565-8121
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U.S. A ray Engineer Corps
Fort Beivoir, Vs.
(1021 365-2S4J
PERSON COHTACTED
Dr. Kartm Gordon
Archivist
DATE CONTACTBI
2 March '90
7 Hareh '90
) RESPONSE RECEIVED
no Rantan Arsenal
records
CSA Real Property Kanafeaent, H.T.
11 Federal Plisa, U.K., II.f.
1212) 264-3581
Villifio Prazak, Director
Peter Sneed
12 Harck '90
14 March '9D
no Rantan Arser.&i
records
GSA Real Property H.J. Field Office
(Z01| 645-2416
Kr. Tait
12 H&rch '90
no Rantan Arsenal
records
GSA Real Estate Division, Region 3
Philadelphia, Pa.
(215) 59T-13D?
Maureen Held
12 Narch '90
no Rantan Arsenal
records
Cartographic i Architectural Branch
national Archives INH3C)
Pickett Street
Alexandria, Va.
(70J)-7:.6 -6700
Robert Richardson
1 Karch '90
30 April '90
Ho response
Still Picture Branch s'tfNSP)
National Archives
Pennsylvania Ave. O.
Washington B.C. iOIOS
i202 i 50i-54i5
Daie Cornell?
J. H, Truble
1 March '90
3D April '90
19 Kay 1990
i oblique aerials 1932-193?
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APPENDIX B
COMMANDERS OF RARITAN ARSENAL
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APPENDIX 2.
COMMANDERS OF RARITAN ARSENAL
OFFICER RANK
(CONRAD, C.K.) (MAJOR)
ANDREWS, J H.M. COLONEL
GILLESPIE, A G. MAJOR
FRANK, S.B. MAJOR
CASE, R W. MAJOR
MCDONALD, JOHN Q. MAJOR
CASAD, A.E. LT. COL.
BURNS, J.H MAJOR
BOATWRIGHT, W.P. LT COL.
THUMMEL, C B. LT. COL.
HARMON, X.B. COLONEL
HANCHOLTZ. C.H. L~. COL.
WDOCBERRY. J.H. COLONEL
ELSER, VAX A. COLONEL
FORD, ARTHUR W. COLONEL
GARNER, LLOYD M. COLONEL
HORRIDGE, JOSEPH COLONEL
GERKEN, WALTER W. COLONEL
ROBINSON, ALFRED A. COLONEL
PETERSON, JAMES D. COLONEL
TIME IN COMMAND AT ARSENAL
(CONST Q M. 1917-1918)
JAN 1918 TO DEC 1919
DEC 1919 TO FEB 1920
APR 1920 TO SEPT. 1920
SEPT 1920 TO JUNE 1922
JUNE 1922 TO JUNE 1923
JUNE 1923 TO JUNE 1927
JUNE 1927 TO JUNE 1931
JUNE 1931 TO JULY 1935
JULY 1935 TO JUNE 1937
SEPT 1937 TO JULY 1940
JULY 1940 TO DEC. 1940
DEC 1940 ""0 DEC. 1S42
JAN . 1 94 3 TO OCT. 1 S45
NOV. 1945 TO JUNE 1948
JULY 1948 TO JUNE 1953
JULY 1953 TO SEPT 1954
SEPT. 1954 TO JUNE 1957
JUNE 1957 TO SEPT. 1958
OCT. 1958 TO AT LEAST 1961
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APPENDIX C
SAMPLE OF
"HISTORICAL RECORD OF ORDINANCE BUILDING"
FORMS USED IN PERIOD BETWEEN WW I AND WW II
EXAMPLES ARE BUILDINGS 14 AND 19A
(FORMERLY J1 AND K2) AT RARITAN ARSENAL
IN
NATIONAL ARCHIVES, MILITARY RECORDS
SUITLAND BRANCH (NNRR), RG77,
ENTRY 393, BOX 205, FILE 2 OF 7
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«J. O. Form No. GB72-A
Ed Mar 1J-22—10,000
Historical Record of Ordnance Buildings at -
(Here give aamo of Arsenal or Depot)
Designation
Bldg.Ko. y-1.
Total cost, $.. Annual depreciation -
Material: Walls.. Foundation .9®®.®!,®A®?_
Roof Floors On®. Conoreto.
Total floor area above basement (sq. ft )
REPAIRS
to.
Previously expended - $-
Dimensions * * Date completed.
191*.
PROVIDED WITH—
St
Heating
( -
Lighting
Water connections
Sower connections .
Water closets, No.
Uiinals, No.
Wash sinks, No ....
Wnshbasins, No
Lnundiy tubs, No
Shower baths, No
Bathtubs, No.
Screens, No
Storm sash, No
Storm doors, No ...
Window shades, No
Indirect.
_..sq. ft. rod.)
Sleotrlo.
1-1/4" O.I
6""T.C.
ARRANGEMENT OF ROOMS BY FLOORS
8— Photostat at taohgd.
Year ending June 30, 1922.
June 30, 1923.
" -June 30,1924.
" June 30, 1925.
" June 30,1926.
June 30,1927.
" June 30, 1928.
" June 30,1929
" June 30,1930.
Juno 30,1931
June 30,1932.
June 30,1933
" June 30,1934
" June 30, 1930..
June 30 193G.
" June 30, 1937.
June 30, 1938.
'' June 30, 1939.
Total
saq.oo
ees.ro
ise.eb
158.6?
S1.7B
888.68
481.8)
881.00
591.40
94*.88
4T.99
1446.18
40V .89
4161.06
69.®
ADDITIONS AND INSTALLATIONS
Here cuter chronologically all modifications, additions, introduction of water, sewer, lights, etc. ..
This Building wrveB as a Repair ffiiop tor Saall axbs, Llgfct Artiiliry and Inert Oowponanta of tfanaitioa* Maoblie
Shop, In this Shop there is located a parkerl sd n g smfl Bo nderiEi n g Sec tlon, ay B* otion and a fland HI a frt Wit fit •
o • oaviRManrr rtcwTrxo »rnci lit?
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scmje t/uT-irr
Front Elevation
RT.F.VA'H ON AND PLAN OF KU LLDING 14
17rein Bi.klsng Rar i (:a11 Ar_-,e_nril_f_ Metuchen . 193 6
"V ",i:oi .-L. 7 77 F.nlry 39~', ' Bo.<7 ?0f> , Filers of 7
I'.lov^i ion lool,'-, Soufhwest
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Section
End Elevation
SCALE lfi'-lfl
CROSS-SECTION AND ELEVATION OF BUILDING 19A
From Building K-2 Raritan Arsenal, Metuchen, 1936
Records Group 77, Entry 393, Box 205, File 2 of 7
Both views look Southeast.
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v/. O. Form No. 5972-A
Ed Mar IJ-22—10,000
Historical Record of Ordnance Buildings at
(Here give nime of Arsenal or Depot)
Designation .
abopBulldlaf.
Total cost, Annual depreciation
Material: Walls Foundation.....P.®?®!®.-®?.
Roof Tar fc GhrBVal. Floors 0n«, Canor©t«.
Total floor area above basement (sq. ft.) ®W!00»
Dimensions — Date completed 1?1®.•
PROVIDED WITH—
Btm, Indirect.
Heating
(
Lighting
Water connections
Sewer connections .
Water closets, No
Urinals, No
Wash sinks, No ....
Washbasins, No ....
Laundry tubs, No
Shower bnths, No
Bathtubs No
Screens, No
Storm sa^h, No
Storm doors, No ...
Window shades, No
..sci. ft. rad.)
Slestrio.
6" i.e.
ARRANGEMENT OF ROOMS BY FLOORS
A* par Photostat attadhod.
REPAIRS
Previously expended S.
Year ending June 30,1922.
" June 30,1923-
" June 30,1924-
" June 30,1925-
" June 30, 1926-
" June 30, 1927-
" Juno 30,1928-
'' June 30, 1929 .
" June 30, 1930.
" June 30, 1931.
" June 30,193?-
" June 30, 19.33-
" Juno 30, 1034 .
" June 30, 193-3-
' Juno 30. 1936.
" Juno 30, 1037.
" June 30, 1938.
" June 30, 1939.
Totn.1
mb.oo
949*63
326.14
470.66
.11**00..
91A.9Q
390.19
838.76
180.8$
134.05
3980,84
ADDITIONS AND INSTALLATIONS
. Hera enter chronologically all modifications, additions,introduction of vt&tervsewer, **--*£?-
Arsenal Sfalntanane® Shop eonalrtlng 6r Ci^eatar-^wmlth-Plisitoljig arid KLeotrfo Shop with Battary Charging Seem. It
" alio odntaina at praaant tte RepaSafinrtliDB Edda of tba T^IwirlagSaetldn, end a largM el® dtrldally drtraa Air CcBip-
rtiade and Tank, vfcldh auppllai oc«praaa©d air to BuIXdingfl J-l and K-B.Alad tta Art!llary Ant owjtitaand filackinitb
Shops Wd&aQX'lifcehliM'&oiraroT^^
a ¦ oo'itKMtxr MiKm«a omc« mi
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APPENDIX D
MAPS SHOWING UTILITY LINES AT
THE RARITAN ARSENAL
(FROM ENGINEER DIVISION N.D.,
SUPPLIED BY GSA BOSTON)
1. Gas and Oil Lines
2. Steam Lines
3. Water Lines
4. Roads and Parking Areas
5. Buildings
6. Cable Lines
7. Electrical Lines
8. Storm Drainage Lines
9. Sanitary Sewers
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>E AVENUE
RD NO 2
4(2
\ tm. , ai«
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BRIDGE
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a»*e
AO 8
C=3
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RIOGE AVENUE
ir
ZINE RD N0 2V\
3£412 . . N>\\
8. STORK DRAINAGE LINES
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APPENDIX E
LIST OF STRUCTURES
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1964
C OF E
p. 21
p. 25
p. 21
p. 21
P. 21
p. 21
o. 17
p. 20
P 25
P 1
0 16
p. 16
p. 5
p 16
p. 21
p. 15
D J
P.3
p.3
P 3
P. 1'
p. 16
p.3
P 3
P 3
P.15
P.15
p.16
p.25
p.16
P.15
p.14
p.14
p. 14
p 14
p.15
HSR BLOG. NO. BUILDING
NO. POST 1945 DESIGNATION
CONST. EARLY
DATE NAPS
AERIAL
PHOTO
LAST PHOTO FUNCTION
ASSUMED
AA
B
CC
DD
EE
F
FF
H
JJ
ft
S
u
V
H
X
Y
Z1
12
Z3
K
L
1015
27
Firing Range
Sentry Station
1954
1959
1014 Golf Course
1924
1015
1015
1015
001
002
003
004
005
006
007
008
009
010
011
012
014
015ft
015B
015C
015D
016
017
018
019
019B
022
023
024
025
026
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
Firing Range
Firing Range
Firing Range
Farm
NOT LISTED
Personnel Shelter
Seniry Station
Telephone Exchange
Administrative
PERSONNEL OFFICE
Post Eng, Facility
POST HEADQUARTERS
Switching Station
Gen. Store House
ADfllWIST. /SHOP
Heavy Gun Shop
Instrument Shop
Machine Shop
Latrine
ADMINISTRATIVE
Canv-Red Sect
Lunch Room
Upholstry Shop
Gen Storehouse
Gen. Storehouse
S25 ADMINISTRATIVE
Sentry Station
OFFICE
Gen. Storehouse
Contr Hur. Whse.
Contr. Hur. Whse.
Not Listed
Warehouse
Gen Storehouse
1954
1954
1954
1945
1942
1942
1941
UNKNOWN
1943
1920
1941
1918
1951
1918
1944
1946
1938
1921
1918
1934
1941
1942
1942
1941
1942
1942
1943
191B
1918
1918
1942
1943
1923
1923
TOPO
1923
1875
1923
1923
1875
1923
1923
1923
1923
1923
1923
1923
1923
1923
1961 APR. 17
1974 MAR. 13
1961 APR. 17
1939 DEC. 15
1978 JUNE b
1947 NOV.
1939 DEC
1963 MAY
1947 KOV.
1939 DEC
19J9 DEC
1963 MAY 4
1963 MAY 4
1963 MAY 4
1939 DEC. 1
1947 NOV 1
1939 DEC 1
1939 DEC. 1
1947 NOV.
1939 DEC
1947 NOV.
1947 NOV.
1947 NOV.
1947 NOV
1939 DEC.
1947 NOV.
1939 OEC
1947 NOV.
1947 NOV.
1947 NOV
1947 NOV
1939 OEC.
1947 NOV.
1939 OEC.
19J9 OEC.
1939 DEC
1947 NOV.
1947 NOV.
1939 DEC.
1947 NOV.
1939 DEC.
1947 NOV.
1939 DEC.
1939 DEC.
19J9 DEC.
1939 DEC.
1939 DEC.
1947 NOV.
19B4 JULY 1J
1984 JULY 13
19B4 JULY 13
1978 JUNE 6
1984 JULY 13
1969 DEC. 13
1974 MAR, 13
1963 MAY 4
1951 APR, 2C
1940 JULY 6
1939 DEC 15
1974 MAR. 13
1974 MAR 13
1974 MAR. 13
1978 JUNE 6
1978 JUNE 6
1969 DEC, 13
1969 DEC. 13
1984 JULY 13
19B4 JULY 13
1969 DEC 13
1951 APR
1974 MAR.
1984 JULY
1984 JULY
1984 JULY 13
1984 JULY 13
1984 JULY 13
1984 JULY 13
1984 JULY 13
1984 JULY 13
1984 JULY 13
1984 JULY 13
1984 JULY 13
1984 JULY 13
1984 JULY 13
1984 JULY 13
1974 MAS. 13
1984 JULY 1J
1984 JULY 13
1984 JULY 13
1984 JULY 13
1974 MAR. 13
1984 JULY 1J
1984 JULY 13
1974 MAR. 13
1974 MAR. 13
1984 JULY IS
FIRING PLATFORM
GATE HOUSE
PIT
UNKNOWN
CLUSTER OF LONG BUILDINGS
FEATURE
GOLF COURSE
HELIPAD
NOW RUBBLE"
SHED
BARN1
FIRING PLATFORM
PATH
TARGET JUDGES' TOWER
FARMHOUSE^
CLU8 HOUSE
20
13
13
13
GATE HOUSE^
CLUB HOUSE
CLUB HOUSE
ADMIN.
WAREHOUSE
WAREHOUSE
WAREHOUSE
WAREHOUSE
WAREHOUSE
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1964
OF E
16
15
14
14
14
23
19
5
21
15
20
16
4
3
23
21
14
14
15
16
15
13
15
3
HSR BIDS. NO. BUILDING
NO. POST 1945 DESIGNATION
CONST. EARLY
DATE MAPS
AERIAL
PHOID
LAST PHOID FUNCTION
ASSUMED
207
orncE
1918
1939 DEC.
15
1984 JULf 13
208
Gen. Storehouse
1944
1947 NOV.
14
1984 JULY
13
209
WAREHOUSE
1918
1923
1939 DEC.
15
1984 JULY
13
WAREHOUSE
210
Sen. Store
1944
1939 DEC.
15
1984 JULY
13
211
Cont. Hub Whse.
1918
1923
1939 DEC.
15
1984 JULY
13
WAREHOUSE
212
Cent. Hub Whse.
1918
1923
1939 DEC.
15
1984 JULY
13
WAREHOUSE
227
Hater Storage Tank
1941
1951 APR.
20
1984 JULY 13
HATER TONER
228
Fire Station
1941
1951 APR.
20
1984 JULY
13
231
Chesistry Lab
1941
1947 NOV.
14
1978 JUNE 6
234
Heating PI Oil
1941
1939 DEC.
15
1984 JULY
13
235
Gen. Storehouse
1941
1961 Apr.
17
1984 JULY
13
236
Office
1943
1947 NOV.
14
1974 MAR.
13
237
HESS HALL
1943
1947 NOV.
14
1974 MAR.
11
238
Mecti. Equip E
1941
1947 NOV
14
1984 JULY
13
239
1947 NOV.
14
1984 JULY
13
PUMP ISLAND
240
1939 DEC.
15
1984 JULY
13
TANK
241
Motor Rep. Shop
1953
1947 NOV
14
1984 JULY
13
CAR HOUSE
242
Valve House
1943
1961 Apr.
17
1984 JULY
13
DUG OUT
244
Oil Storage Tank
1949
1951 APR.
20
1984 JULY
13
OIL TANK
245
Cont. Hub. Wise.
1953
1961 Apr
17
1984 JULY
13
WAREHOUSE
246
Cont. Hum. Whse
1953
1961 Apr
17
1984 JULY
13
WAREHOUSE
251
Gen, Storehouse
1941
1947 NOV.
14
1963 MAY
4
252
Office
1942
1951 APR.
20
1984 JULY
13
255
Sen. Storehouse
1953
1961 Apr.
17
1984 JULY
13
WAREHOUSE
256
Gen. Pur. Warehouse
1953
1961 Apr
17
1904 JULY
13
WAREHOUSE
257
Gen. Storehouse
1943
1947 NOV.
14
1984 JULY
13
LOADING DOC<
GA1E HOUSE
1947 NOV.
14
1974 WAR.
13
GATE HOUSE
5-20
ADfllHISlRATlON
1943
1947 NOV.
14
1963 HAY
4
296
Auto Renab Shop
1956
KEY TO COLUMN HEADINGS IN STRUCTURE LIST
1964 C OF E Page in U. S. Army Corps of Engineers 1<
HSR NO Interim designation during this study
BLDG. NO POST 1945 Official Building Number after WW II
BUILDING DESIGNATION Official Building Designation
CONST. DATE Official Construction Date (from 1964 C of E)
EARLY MAPS Earliest Map with Structure at that location
AERIAL PHOTO Earliest Aerial Photo showing Structure
LAST PHOTO Latest Aerial Photo showing Structure
FUNCTION ASSUMED Use of Building assumed in this study
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APPENDIX F
ARTIFACT CATALOG AND BAG LIST
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APPENDIX F
ARTIFACT CATALOG AND BAG LIST FOR THE PARADE GROUND SHOVEL TESTS,
AND TRENCHES 1 AND 2 IN THE CONSTRUCTION CAMP.
The following lists describe the artifacts recovered in the
shovel tests. The first two pages consists of a "bag list"
identifying the samples numbered from 1 to 76, from the parade
ground tests. This is followed by four pages of artifact catalog
descriptions ordered by alphabetical line and numerical position
for all 326 items inventoried. The bag list number lists the
identifying number on the sample bag, the w/e and n/s columns
indicate the position of the shovel test on the grid shown on
Figure 18; the column labeled depth indicates the level in the
test measured in inches; the description column is a description
of the artifact recovered; and the quantity column indicates the
number of items of that description within the level and test.
Following this is a single sheet that lists the lot numbers
assigned to the material from the construction area trenches (77—
103) sorted by trench and distance from the reference datum along
the trench.
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
2 3
2-1
2 5
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
BAG LIST FOR ARTIFACT LOTS FROM THE PARADE GROUND
W/E N/S DEPTH
5
F
00-06
4
I
07-18
3
G
00-07
1
H-N
10-19
1
C
00-23
2
C
11-14
9
E
00-11
9
F
15-20
2
G
00-07
2
H
14-22
2
G
00-07
9
C
15-25
4
H
00-09
2
H
00-08
10
F
10-18
8
C
@ 37
8
B
24-34
9
F
30-35
10
D
00-09
9
C
00-11
10
E
00-12
2
H
00-12
5
G
12-16
5
I
06-21
2
H
06-16
3
F
07-40
3
H
00-09
3
F
00-07
1
B
00-09
3
A
00-14
2
I
00-21
7
D
30-32
3
B
00-09
7
B
10-15
7
C
25-31
4
F
00-09
9
E
18-23
2
I
07-19
5
H
00-12
1
F
00-07
3
G
12-20
1
D
12-18
1
I
07-11
5
I
00-06
2
F
00-18
4
I
00-07
3
G
00-12
4
G
00-08
4
I
00-06
1
G
09-28
1
H
00-10
1
G
06-19
4
I
25-50
4
H
00-08
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r ,
5 5
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
7 5
76
BAG LIST FOR ARTIFACT LOTS FROM THE PARADE GROUND
W/E N/S DEPTH
NORTH
NORTH
NORTH
1
F
10-28
4
G
14-35
4
H
09-18
2
E
00-06
5
G
00-12
5
I
@28
5
G
12-16
2
A
00-11
11
E
@10
4
C
00-18
6
A
14-21
2
C
00-11
7
D
05-17
5
C
00-09
3
C
00-10
4
C
18-31
8
E
16-22
2
B
18-26
3
A
14-17
2
D
00-17
2
D
00-1 7
3
B
09-16
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ARTIFACT CATALOG FOR TESTS ON THE PARADE GROUND
BAG NO. W/E N/S DEPTH DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
62
A
2
00-11
BRICK FRAGMENTS
1
62
A
2
00-11
CERAMICS, WHITEWARE, BLUE TP
1
62
A
2
00-11
GLASS, BOTTLE, GREEN
1
30
A
3
00-14
BRICK FRAGS
2
30
A
3
00-14
SPIKE
1
30
A
3
00-14
CONCRETE, DISCARDED
1
73
A
3
14-17
BRICK BAT
1
65
A
6
14-21
GLASS, BOTTLE, CLEAR
2
29
B
1
00-09
GLASS, LAMP CHIMNEY FRAG
1
29
B
1
00-09
CERAMICS, WHITEWARE
1
72
B
2
18-26
WOOD FRAGMENTS, DISCARDED
6
72
B
2
18-26
BRICK FRAGMENTS, DISCARDED
6
33
B
3
00-09
SHELL, CLAM
1
7 5
B
3
09-16
CONCRETE, DISCARDED
6
75
B
3
09-16
WIRE FRAGMENTS
6
33
B
3
00-09
BRICK FRAGS
3
75
B
3
09-16
BRICK FRAGMENTS, DISCARDED
6
34
B
7
10-15
GLASS, WINDOW
3
34
B
7
10-15
FLOWER POT
2
17
B
8
24-34
CERAMICS, WHITEWARE
2
17
B
8
24-34
NAIL, CORRODED
1
17
B
8
24-34
FLOWERPOT FRAGS
1
17
B
8
24-34
GLASS, WINDOW
1
5
C
1
00-23
GLASS, BOTTLE, CLEAR
1
5
C
1
00-23
BRICK FRAGMENTS
3
66
C
2
00-11
GLASS, BOTTLE, CLEAR
1
66
C
2
00-11
BRICK FRAGMENTS
1
6
C
2
11-14
BRICK, FRAG
1
6
C
2
11-14
BRICK, WHOLE
1
6
C
2
11-14
SHELL, CLAM
1
6
C
2
11-14
BIFURCATE BASED POINT
1
69
C
3
00-10
CONCRETE, DISCARDED
2
69
C
3
00-10
WIRE NAILS, DISCARDED
2
76
C
3
10-17
BRICK, S&F MARK, FRAG
1
76
C
3
10-17
CONCRETE, DISCARDED
6
76
C
3
10-17
PLASTIC COATED WIRE, DISC.
6
76
C
3
10-17
TERRA COTTA TILE, DISCARDED
6
76
C
3
10-17
WOOD FRAGMENTS, DISCARDED
6
64
C
4
00-18
BRICK FRAGMENTS
2
70
c
4
18-31
BRICK FRAGMENTS, DISCARDED
6
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ARTIFACT CATALOG FOR TESTS ON THE PARADE GROUND
BAG NO. W/E N/S DEPTH DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
70
C
4
18-31
CONCRETE, DISCARDED
3
7 0
C
4
18-31
WOOD FRAGMENTS, DISCARDED
10
68
C
5
00-09
CERAMICS, PEARL-WARE
1
68
c
5
00-09
GLASS, LAMP CHIMNEY, CLEAR
1
66
c
5
00-09
HOOF SLATE FRAGMENT
1
3 5
c
7
25-31
HAIL, CORRODED
1
35
c
7
25-31
GLASS, WINDOW
18
16
c
8
§37
GLASS, WINDOW
1
20
c
g
00-11
BRICK, FRAG
1
20
c
9
00-11
GLASS, BOTTLE, GREEN
1
20
c
9
00-11
GLASS, WINDOW
1
20
c
9
00-11
NAIL, CORRODED
1
12
c
9
15-25
GLASS, BOTTLE, LT. GREEN
1
42
D
1
12-18
GLASS, WINDOW
1
74
D
2
00-1 7
CONCRETE, DISCARDED
6
74
D
2
00-1 7
WOOD FRAGMENTS, DISCARDED
6
74
D
2
00-1 7
BRICK, DISCARDED
6
57
D
7
05-17
NAIL, WIRE, DISCARDED
1
32
D
7
30-32
GLASS, BOTTLE, OLIVE GREEN
1
32
D
7
30-32
GLASS, WINDOW
1
19
D
10
00-09
SHELL, OYSTER
1
19
D
10
00-09
NAILS, WIRE
2
58
E
2N
00-06
BOTTLE CAP, CROWN CLOSURE
1
58
E
2N
00-06
GLASS, BOTTLE, DARK GREEN
1
58
E
2N
00-06
CERAMICS, PEARLWARE
2
71
E
8
16-22
STRUCTURAL TILE, SAMPLE KEPT
6
7
E
9
00-11
BRICK, FRAG
1
7
E
9
00-11
GLASS, HEADLIGHT FRAGS
2
37
E
9
18-23
BRICK FRAG
1
21
E
10
00-12
SPIKE, RAILROAD
1
63
E
11
@10
FLOWERPORT SHERD
1
40
F
IN
00-07
BRICK FRAGS
2
40
F
IN
00-07
GLASS, BOTTLE, LT. GREEN
1
55
F
IN
10-28
BRICK CHIPS
1
55
F
IN
10-28
GLASS, BOTTLE, CLEAR
1
45
F
2
00-18
NAILS, CORRODED
3
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ARTIFACT CATALOG FOR TESTS ON THE PARADE GROUND
¦JO.
W/E
N/S
DEPTH
DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
45
F
2
00-18
CERAMICS, WHITEWARE
1
45
F
2
00-18
BRICK FRAG
1
28
F
3
00-07
BRICK FRAG
1
26
F
3
07-19
TERRA COTTA TILE
2
26
F
3
07-19
WINDOW GLASS
3
36
F
4
00-09
GLASS, BOTTLE, CLEAR
2
1
F
5
00-06
GLASS, BOTTLE, CLEAR
1
8
F
9
15-20
CERAMIC, INSULATOR FRAG
1
8
F
9
15-20
GLASS, WINDOW
1
18
F
9
30-35
GLASS, WINDOW
1
15
F
10
10-18
CERAMIC, TILE FRAG
1
3
G
3N
00-07
GLASS, BEER BOTTLE, DISCARDED
1
50
G
IN
09-27
BRICK CHIPS
7
52
G
1
06-19
GLASS, BOTTLE, DARK GREEN
1
52
G
1
06-19
SHELL, CLAM. DISCARDED
1
52
G
1
06-19
GLASS, BOTTLE, AMBER, CORK CLO
1
9
G
2
00-07
GLASS, WINDOW
1
11
G
2
00-15
NAIL, WIRE, DISCARDED
1
47
G
3
00-12
GLASS, WINDOW
2
41
G
3
12-20
GLASS, BOTTLE, CLEAR
1
41
G
3
12-20
GLASS, WINDOW
1
48
G
4
00-08
CERAMICS, REDWARE, MANGANESE
1
56
G
4
14-35
BRICK FRAGMENTS
3
56
G
4
14-35
FLOWER POT SHERDS
2
59
G
5
00-12
FLOWERPOT SHERDS
2
59
G
5
00-12
GLASS, WINDOW
2
61
G
5
12-16
BRICK FRAG
1
61
G
5
12-16
NAIL, CORRODED
1
23
G
5
12-16
NAILS, WIRE
2
51
H
IN
00-10
GLASS, BOTTLE, 7-UP
1
51
H
IN
00-10
GLASS, BOTTLE, LT. GREEN
1
4
H
IN
10-19
GLASS, BOTTLE, CLEAR, DISC.
1
25
H
2N
00-16
CERAMIC, STONEWARE
10
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ARTIFACT CATALOG FOR TESTS ON THE PARADE GROUND
BAG NO. W/E N/S DEPTH DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
25
H
2N
00-16
CERAMICS, WHITEWARE
1
25
H
2N
00-16
BONE FRAGMENTS
2
13
H
4N
00-09
SHELL, CLAM
3
57
H
4N
09-18
EYE HOOK
1
14
H
2
00-08
BRICK, FRAGMENTS
2
14
H
2
00-08
GLASS, WINDOW
1
14
H
2
00-08
TACKS, ROOFING
4
22
H
2
08-14
NAILS, WIRE
2
10
H
2
14-22
BRICK, FRAGS, DISCARDED
2
10
H
2
14-22
GLASS, BOTTLE, OLIVE GREEN
1
27
H
3
00-09
NAIL, CORRODED
1
27
H
3
00-09
FLOWER POT FRAGMENT
1
54
H
4
00-08
NAIL, CORRODED
1
39
H
5
00-12
CERAMICS, PEARLWARE
1
39
H
5
00-12
BRICK FRAGMENTS
2
39
H
5
00-12
FLOWERPOT SHERDS
4
43
I
IN
07-11
GLASS, WINDOW
1
31
I
2N
00-21
BRICK FRAG
1
31
I
2N
00-21
GLASS, WINDOW
1
31
I
2N
00-21
GLASS, CLEAR, MODERN
5
49
I
4 N
00-06
NAIL, CORRODED
1
49
I
4N
00-06
BRICK CHIPS
1
38
I
2
07-19
BRICK FRAGS
8
46
I
4
00-07
GLASS, BOTTLE, LT. GREEN
1
2
I
4
07-18
BRICK FRAGMENT
1
2
I
4
07-18
TIN CAN FRAGMENTS
8
53
I
4
25-50
BRICK CHIPS
8
53
I
4
25-50
GLASS, WINDOW
1
44
I
5
00-06
BRICK, GLAZED
1
24
I
5
06-21
GLASS, BOTTLE, CLEAR
1
24
I
5
06-21
CANE TIP, METAL
1
60
I
5
@ 28
BRICK FRAGMENTS
2
60
I
5
@ 28
GLASS, BOTTLE, LAVENDAR
3
326
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NUMERICAL BAG LIST FOR CONSTRUCTION CAMP
fO.
TRENCH
TRENCH
POINT
DEPTH
77
TR
2
350
SURFACE
78
TR
2
395
SURFACE
79
TR
2
20-50 W
SURFACE
79
TR
2
20-50 W
SURFACE
79
TR
2
20-50 W
SURFACE
80
TR
2
460
0-12
81
TR
2
109
0-12
82
TR
2
195
SURFACE
83
TR
2
245
SURFACE
84
TR
2
595
SURFACE
85
TR
2
265
00-06
85
TR
2
265
00-06
85
TR
2
265
00-06
86
TR
2
350
AT 30"
87
TR
2
176
SURFACE
88
TR
2
450
SURFACE
89
TR
2
250
SURFACE
89
TR
2
250
SURFACE
89
TR
2
250
SURFACE
90
TR
1
170
00-1 2
91
TR
1
300
00-12
92
TR
1
145
00-12
93
TR
1
280
00-1 2
94
TR
1
290
00-12
95
TR
1
185
00-12
96
TR
1
112
00-12
96
TR
1
112
00-12
97
TR
1
133
00-12
97
TR
1
133
00-12
98
TR
1
45
00-12
99
TR
1
205
00-12
100
TR
1
213
00-12
101
TR
1
405
AT 16"
102
TR
1
190
12-28"
103
TR
1
345
00-12
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ARTIFACT CATALOG FOR TRENCHES IN THE CONSTRUCTION CAMP
BAG NO. TRENCH TRENCH DEPTH DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
POINT
98
TR 1
45
00-12
PLATIC FRAG,
98
TR 1
112
00-12
WIRE NAIL, DISCARDED
96
TR 1
112
00-12
INDUSTRIAL PORCELAIN FRAG, DISCARDED
9?
TR 1
133
00-12
VIRB NAIL, DISCARDED
9 7
TR 1
133
00-12
PLASTIC, DISC
92
TR 1
145
00-12
VIRE NAIL, DISCARDED
90
TR 1
170
00-12
VIRE NAILS, DISCARDED
35
TR 1
185
00-12
VIRE NAILS, DISCARDED
102
TR 1
190
12-28"
SIF BRICK FEATURE
93
TR 1
205
00-12
VIRE NAIL, DISCARDED
100
TR 1
213
00-12
KODERN BOTTLE GLASS, DISCARDED
93
TR 1
280
00-12
KODERN BOTTLE GLASS, DISCARDED
94
TR 1
290
00-12
TERRA COTTA PIPE FRAG, DISCARDED
91
TR 1
300
00-12
VIRE NAIL, DISCARDED
103
TR 1
345
00-12
YELLOW CONSTRUCTION BRICK, DISC.
10)
TR 1
405
AT 16"
CONSTRUCTION CHAIN
73
TR 2
20
50 V
SURFACE
END SCRAPER, QUARTZ, BROKEN
79
TR i
20
50 k
SURFACE
BLACK CHERT FLAKE, PRIHAR7
?S
TR 2
20
50 V
SURFACE
BROADSPEAR BASE, SANDSTONE
SI
TP. i
109
0-12
VIRE NAIL, DISCARDED
Si
TF. 2
1'6
SURFACE
PLASTIC FRAG, DISCARDED
F2
TF i
195
SURFACE
TERRA COTTA PIPE FRAG, DISCAFDED
s;
TF. 2
24 j
SURFACE
IRON SEVER PIPE FRAG, DISCARDED
6 3
TF i
250
SURFACE
ROOFING PAPER, DISCARDED
Tri L
2s0
SURFACE
TERRA COTTA PIPE, DISCARDED
i>0
TF. 2
253
SURFACE
VIRE NAIL, DISCARDED
85
TR 2
265
00-06
SHEET KETAL FRAG, DISCARDED
85
TR 2
265
G0-06
VIRE HAIL, DISCARDED
85
TR 2
265
00-06
VINDOV GLASS, DISCARDED
7?
TR 2
350
SURFACE
'.50 CAL KACBINB GUN SHELL
86
TR 2
350
AT 30"
INDUSTRIAL PORCELAIN CHIP, DISCARDED
78
TR 2
395
SURFACE
PHOTOGRAPHER'S ARROV, PLASTIC
88
TR 2
450
SURFACE
FLORESCENT LIGHT TUBE FRAG, DISCARDS
80
TR 2
460
0-12
PORCELAIN INSULATOR FRAGMENT
84
TR I
595
SURFACE
UNMARKED WHOLE BRICK
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APPENDIX G
N.J. STATE MUSEUM
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE FORM
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SITE REGISTRATION PROGRAM NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM Bureau of
Archaeology 205 West State Street Trenton, N.J. 08625
(609) 292-8594
SITE NO: 28-MI-162
ATLAS COORDINATES: 25-15 - 1 - 4 - 8 & 9; 5-7S8; 7-1,2&3; 8-1,?&4
U.S.G.S. COORDINATES
NATIONAL REGISTER STATUS:
DATE :
FILE:
County: MIDDLESEX Municipality: EDISON TOWNSHIP
Location (descriptive): immediately south and southwest of
Bonhamtown crossroads.
Period of site: multicomponent Archaic prehistoric through WW II
era historic.
Type of Site: aboriginal, historic farmstead, military WWI and WW
II period base.
Owner's Name: U.S. EPA
Address: Raritan Arsenal
Phone:
Attitude toward preservation:
Surface Features: standing structures built by U.S. Army 1917
through 19f>0 1 s .
Prominent Landmarks:
Vegetation Cover: some paved and landscaped.
Nearest Water Source: unnamed streams feeding Red Root Creek
Distance: on property
Soil Type: Nixon (sands and gravels)
Erosion: occurs in exposed areas
Stratified (if known):
THREAT OF DESTRUCTION (if known):
PREVIOUS WORK (list below):
By whom Date Collection Stored Previous Designation
Recorder's Name: Historic Sites Research
Address: P.O. Box 1386, Princeton, NJ
Phone: (609) 921-8109
Collection Stored: US EPA Raritan Arsenal
Date Recorder at site: June 1990
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Sbz Arr/v^^
Sketch Map of Site
Observations, Remarks, or Recommendations:
References.
Kardas and Larrabee
1989 Stage IA Cultural Resources Survey Environmental
Technology and Engineering Center Site , Office of Research and
Development U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at Raritan
Arsenal, Edison Township, Middlesex County, N.J. Prepared for
U.S. EPA and EcolSciences, Inc. Historic Sites Research.
1990 Stage I Cultural Resources Survey U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Property at Raritan Arsenal, Edison Township,
Middlesex County, N.J. Prepared for EPA Region II and
EcolSciences, Inc. Historic Sites Research.
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SCALE IN FEET
FIGURE 1. PROJECT LOCATION MAP
The study area is indicated by a dark border. The northern and
eastern boundaries of the E-TEC study area are indicated by a
dashed line. Base is U.S.G.S. Perth Amboy and South Amboy Quads
(1956 and 1954, revised to 1970).
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APPENDIX H
PHOTOGRAPHIC PLATES
1-7 Historic Photoviews, WW I
8 Historic Photoview, 1934
9-20 Historic Photoviews, WW II
21 Historic Photoview, 1961
22-33 Current Conditions, March 1990
34-37 Parade Ground Testing, June 1990
38-44 Construction Camp Testing, June 1990
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Plate 1. Four photographs of buildings in the Raritan Arsenal
Construction Camp. Clockwise from the upper left: 1.) Two
barracks, a mess and a latrine used by the office staff. 2.) The
office of the construction quartermaster. 3.) A street scene. The
building in the foreground is too small to have been listed in
the structure list (Figure 10). 4.) The office staff quarters
(right) and the office building (left) (Conrad circa 1919:21, in
NNRR, Records Group 77, Entry 391, Box 264, Bound Volume 377.
Roll 550, exp. 5A).
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Plate 2. This view looks directly north from a water tank located
at the intersection of the two entry roads which lead to
Millville Road, in the area now belonging to Middlesex County
College. Despite the label, all of the buildings shown in the
foreground are evidently barracks, latrines, mess halls, and
similar structures. The study area is in the far distance, to the
right of center (Conrad ca. 1919, in NNRR, Records Group 77,
Entry 391, Box 264, Bound Volume 377. Roll 551, exp. 25).
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Plate 3. This view shows the World War I Cantonment looking
northwest from the water tower. The road curving to the west led
to the hospital gate at Millville Road. The hospital is the cross
shaped building facing the road beyond the last dark-roofed
barracks. (Conrad ca. 1919, in NNRR, Records Group 77, Entry 391,
Box 264, Bound Volume 377. Roll 551, exp. 24).
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Plate 4. A view of the Raritan Assembly Plant, within the study
area. The two buildings in the foreground are 19A (left) and 14
(right). In the background are buildings 202 (unfinished, at
left), 203 (center) and 204 (right, with smoke stack). This view
looks southeast, towards the river, probably from a tall
structure along the Woodbridge Turnpike (Conrad ca. 1919, in
NNRR, Records Group 77, Entry 391, Box 264, Bound Volume 377.
Roll 550, exp. 6A).
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Plate 5. Four views of structures in the World War I Cantonment,
to the west of the study area. Clockwise from upper left: 1.) A
typical enlisted man's barracks. 2.) A typical officer's
barracks. 3.) A typical mess hall. 4.) A typical latrine. (Conrad
ca. 1919, in NNRR, Records Group 77, Entry 391, Box 264, Bound
Volume 377. Roll 550, exp. 4A).
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Plate 6. Four views from the ca. 1919 Conrad report. Clockwise
from upper left: 1.) Manufacturing Plant office, with a naval gun
in front. 2.) The Administration Building--Arsenal Headquarters
(Building Q7) viewed from the west, located where the parade
ground is today. In the right background is building H8, and in
the left background is building P6, which is east of the 1941
administration building location. 3.) The Depot Garage. 4.) A
transformer station near the garage (Conrad ca. 1919, in NNRR,
Record Group 77, Entry 391, Box 264, Bound Volume 377. Roll 550,
exp. 8A).
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Plate 7. A view looking north from the grounds of the original
headquarters building (Q7), toward the headquarters entrance gate
and gate house (left) and the guard house (right). The buildings
in the center background are civilian structures on the north
side of the Woodbridge Turnpike (Conrad ca. 1919, in NNRR,
Records Group 77, Entry 391, Box 264, Bound Volume 377. Roll 550,
exp. 7A).
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Plate 8. The new gate house, main entrance and parking area in
May 1934. Note the field pieces beyond the gate, and the dummy
shells used as pylons. The view looks northwest, out of the
arsenal, towards the Woodbridge Turnpike. This building was
destroyed by the widening of the Woodbridge Turnpike in the
1960's. (In NNRR, Records Group 77, Entry 391,
Item 11, Inclusion #2, "Showing View of New
Arsenal (Egress)." Roll 550, exp. 10A).
Box 264, Book 1 ,
Entrance—Raritan
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Plate 9. "Ammunition Crating Operation, Packing, Nailing,
Stenciling and Strapping." This view shows workers preparing
ammunition boxes for shipment, beginning with packing in the
background and ending with strapping in the foreground. It is the
first of a series of photographs taken in March through July,
1943. (31 March 1943. In NNRR, Record Group 156, Entry 646, Box
A234, Volume 106, Illustration 1-1. Roll 551, exp. 7).
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Plate 10. "Unloading Explosives from Car." (31 March 1943. In
NNRR, Record Group 156, Entry 646, Box A234, Volume 106,
Illustration 1-3. Roll 551, exp. 8).
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Plate 11. "Loading 16 Inch Propelling Charge from Standard
Smokeless Powder Magazine to Auto-Rail Truck." These trucks were
probably converted to optional rail use at the arsenal. (31 March
1943. In NNRR, Record Group 156, Entry 646, Box A234, Volume 106,
Illustration 1-5. Roll 551, exp. 9).
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Plate 12. "Popping Unit Which Renders Inert Fuzes, Boosters,
Incendiary Bullets, etc." Small explosives were "rendered inert"
by detonation within this structure. (31 March 1943. In NNRR,
Record Group 156, Entry 646, Box A234, Volume 106, Illustration
1-14. Roll 551, exp. 10).
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Plate 13. "Equipment Shop Repair and Overhaul of Small Arms." An
interior view of the Small Arms Area, which occupied the center
of the northeast side of building 14. Garand rifles and .45
Thompson submachine guns are visible. (31 March 1943. In NNRR,
Record Group 156, Entry 646, Box A234, Volume 106, Illustration
III-l. Roll 551, exp. 11).
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Plate 14. "Motor Repair Shops Engine Analysis Test." From left to
right are a truck, armored half-track, and a utility tractor.
Behind them is a self-propelled howitzer, apparently an M-7
"Priest", but with the 105mm howitzer set very high. This is
representative of the wide variety of vehicles serviced at the
arsenal. A truck body similar to that shown here was present in a
dump on the arsenal in 1989 (Kardas & Larrabee 1989:60). (31
March 1943. In NNRR, Record Group 156, Entry 646, Box A234,
Volume 106, Illustration VI-l. Roll 551, exp. 12).
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Plate 15. "View of area between warehouse 2 and 3." The building
in the center of this view is the optical shop tower (building
18). Warehouse 2 (right) is now building 203, and Warehouse 3
(right) is now building 204. The top floor of the tower was used
for the adjustment of optical range finders. (22 June 1943. In
NNRR, Record Group 156, Entry 646, Box A234, Volume 106,
Illustration VII-1. Roll 551, exp. 13).
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Plate 16. "Adjustment Tower for range finder adjustment." This is
an interior view of the top floor of building 18. The workers
seen here would sight the range finders onto targets at known
distances from the tower, and then adjust the range finder to
read a true distance. (31 March 1943. In NNRR, Record Group 156,
Entry 646, Box A234, Volume 106, Illustration VII-4. Roll 551,
exp. 14).
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Plate 17. "Main Post Exchange—Interior View." (10 July 1943. In
NNRR, Record Group 156, Entry 646, Box A234, Volume 106,
Illustration VIII-2. Roll 551, exp. 15).
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Plate 18. "Outside Area between W 10 and W 11." This view looks
northeast, between Warehouses 10 and 11 (buildings 215 and 216).
Although these were the third and fourth warehouses southwest of
building 212, and about 1,000 feet outside of the EPA study area,
the view is typical of the use of these large structures during
World War II. (22 June 1943. In NNRR, Record Group 156, Entry
646, Box A234, Volume 106, Illustration IX-1. Roll 551, exp. 16).
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Plate 19. "Material Waiting to be Packed and Shipped, between
Buildings W4 and W5." Warehouse W4 (right) is building 208, and
Warehouse W5 (left) is building 209. The small brick structure on
the left is building 207. The parade ground is in the middle
distance, with the gatehouse to the right and the Commandant's
Quarters to the left. (View looks northeast, 19 August 1943. In
NNRR, Record Group 156, Entry 646, Box A234, Volume 106,
Illustration IX-6. Roll 551, exp. 17).
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Plate 20. World War II photograph at the Arsenal, ca. 1945. The
officers are posing in front of the large "V" that was by the
main flagpole on Victory Plaza (the parade ground). Immediately
behind them is a large ordnance symbol, the V for victory, then a
set of 36 flagpoles in a V. In the background is the 1941
Administration Building (No. 10). ( In NNRR, Record Group 156,
Entry 646, Box A234, Volume 106. Roll 551, exp. 6).
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Plate 21. This plate shows the front of the Post Headquarters
Building (Building 10), with Building 6 in the background to the
left. Photo was taken 10 August 1961 by Robert Martenis, Raritan
Arsenal, Metuchen, New Jersey, and called "U.S. Army Photograph."
Original print is bound in "Raritan Arsenal, Metuchen, N.J.,
Engineer Division." At the time this was taken, the "Victory
Mall" flag display of the war years had been removed, with the
exception of the large center flagpole and the field pieces (Roll
548, exp. 27).
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Plate 22. View of the front of the 1941 Post Headquarters (No.
10) from the Parade Ground. The trees in the foreground line a
drive dating from at least 1919. The flagpole at left is part of
the World War II "Victory Mall" display. In the right background
is Building 14, the repair shop, part of the original World War I
Raritan Assembly Plant. (View looks northeast, 14 March 1990,
Roll 546, exp. 32a).
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Plate 23. The base of the large flagpole in front of the
Administration Building (No. 10) on the Parade Ground side of the
former entrance road. Emplaced in 1942, it stood at the apex of
a V (for victory) consisting of 36 flagpoles extending into the
Parade Ground, then called "Victory Mall." Beyond the flagpole
was a large standing V, and an ordnance symbol. All of these
elements except this flagpole were removed after the end of World
War II. Before 1941 this part of the parade ground was the
location of Building H8. (View looks southwest, 14 March 1990,
Roll 545, exp. 12).
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Plate 24. A herringbone pattern brick walk along the east side
of a drive in the Parade Ground. An identical walk is partially
preserved on the west side of the drive. These walks, and the
circular end of drive shown here, formed a bus stop and turn-
around for the shuttle buses that ran when the base was active.
The loop is the remains of a World War I period Headquarters
drive. That headquarters stood off camera to the right of this
picture. The iron railing fence in the background borders
Woodbridge Avenue. It was first erected about 1934 and was moved
during the widening of the avenue in the 1960's. (View looks
north, 14 March 1990, Roll 545, exp. 13).
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Plate 25. A view along a drive in the Parade Ground. The 1941
Administration Building is visible on the opposite side of the
former Entrance Road. To the left of the drive the photograph
looks across the former site of Building H8 (1917-ca. 1941), and
later the Victory Mall (1942-ca. 1945). Behind Building 10 is
Building 14, and to the left is Building 5. (View looks
northeast, 14 March 1990, Roll 545, exp. 33).
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Plate 26. A concrete cannon display mount near the south corner
of the parade ground. Marks in the mounting indicate that the
gun was set into wet concrete. The gun, when mounted, would have
pointed northwest, away from Buildings 209 and 211. (View looks
southeast, 14 March 1990, Roll 546, exp. 30a).
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Plate 27. This shows a recessed railroad track channel southwest
of Building 212. The fence at left marks the southwest edge of
the study area on the upper terrace. The tree line is along
Williams Road. Beyond the trees in the background was the base
golf course. (View looks northwest, 14 March 1990, Roll 545,
exp. 32).
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Plate 28. View looking southwest along Williams Avenue from the
Bonhamtown Road. This is near the north corner of the study
area. On the left are Buildings 202 and 203, which were
warehouses. On the right are Building 25 and Building 18, which
was a three-story tower, used for the optical shop. (14 March
1990, Roll 545, exp. 15).
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Plate 29. This view looks northwest along Bonhamtown Road from
the intersection with Industrial Road. To the left, cars are
parked on the foundation of former warehouse Building 201. To
the right stands Building 200. The main Conrail track in the
study area is in the trees beyond that building. In the middle
distance, where the pickup trucks are stopped, is the flat-roofed
gate and gatehouse that post-dates the military period. (14
March 1990, Roll 545, exp. 19).
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Plate 30. View looking northwest between two World War I era
warehouses, Buildings 202 (right) and 203 (left). The recessed
area between the platforms held rail sidings. The tracks have
been removed, but ties are visible in the left foreground. The
bay doors in the middle distance belong to Structures 19 (left)
and 22 (right). The school building in the background is outside
the base, on the north side of Woodbridge Avenue. (14 March
1990, Roll 545, exp. 24).
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Plate 31. Panoramic view of the area south of Industrial Road near Bonhamtown Road. In the
foreground is the concrete pad foundation of the base cafeteria (Building 237). From left to right
can be seen some mobile offices, Building 234 (in background, with smokestack), and Building 212
(end visible in background, to right of No. 234). In the middle ground, beyond a flatbed trailer,
is the concrete foundation of Building 236. To the right of that, occupying the center of the
picture, is Building 205. A vacant space at right center is where Building 204 once stood. At the
right of the picture is Building 203. Beyond it, in the background, behind trucks and trailers, is
the Administration Building (Building 10) in trees. Above the roof of Building 203 is the third
floor of Building 18, the former optical instrument adjustment tower. (View looks southwest to
northwest, 14 March 1990, Roll 545, exp. 26, 27 & 28).
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Plate 32. View looking west, along the south side of Building
255, with open bays. This structure, built in 1953, was used for
vehicle repair, maintenance, and painting. It is 1,200 feet
long, and is an area where massive regrading has occurred. (14
March 1990, Roll 546, exp. 26a).
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Plate 33. View looking south at the 200 foot long eastern end
walls of Buildings 255 (left) and 256 (right). These matching
buildings were built during 1953 and modified in 1955. (14 March
1990, Roll 546, exp. 24a).
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PLATE 34: View of the northwest corner of the Parade Ground test
area. The crew member in the background is excavating Test 1A,
while the crew member on the right is removing sod from the area
of Test 1 North D. The pavement in the foreground was originally
part of a circa 1917 headquarters driveway, later converted into
a bus turn around. Woodbridge Avenue is to the right, beyond the
hedge and iron fence (View looks west, 5 June 1990, Roll 554,
exp. 35a).
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PLATE 35. Shovel test excavation in the lawn to the east of the
former commandant's residence. From left to right, crew members
are digging and screening Tests 3F, 2F and 1G. Behind the crew
are the bus turn-around and a sewer vent (the curved standpipe to
the right of the turn-around. Beyond these are the fence marking
the edge of the base, and Woodbridge Avenue (View looks
north/northwest, 6 June 1990, Roll 554, exp. 39a).
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PLATE 36. Testing in the area of Building 1 (former farmhouse and
commandant's residence). Test 3A is being excavated in the
foreground, Test 2A in the middle ground, and Test IB to the
right. The iron fence hidden by the hedge, was erected by the
army in the 1930's and moved in the 1960's when Woodbridge Avenue
was widened. The paving in the foreground once ran to the
commandant's house. (View looks north, 5 June 1990, Roll 554,
exp. 37a ).
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PLATE 37. Historic Sites Research crew members working at Test
21. Crew is exposing a buried sewer manhole. View looks
northeast, 6 June 1990, Roll 554, exp. 41A.
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PLATE 38. Feature A, was a deposit of clay with gravel,
containing bricks laid in a shallow builder's trench. The brick
were marked S&F for Sayre & Fisher, a local brick manufacturer.
The rod on the surface is marked in one foot intervals. It was
located in the west side of Trench 1 beneath a layer of sandy
fill (marked by roots). View looks west, 13 June 1990, Roll 555,
exp. 24.
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PLATE 39. Archaeologists recording Feature E in Trench 1. This
was a layer of oiled sand from an earlier roadway. In the
background is Building 241. View looks north, Roll 550, exposure
26.
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PLATE 40. Excavation underway in the Trench 2. The crew member at
the far right is screening a soil sample, while the crew member
with the clipboard records details of the soil profile. In the
background to the left of the backhoe cab is Building 241. In the
foreground broken sections of 1940's paving which once covered
the entire construction camp area between Pershing Avenue and
Bonhamtown Road. View looks north, 12 June 1990, Roll 555, exp.
11.
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PLATE 41. Excavation of the west end of the Trench 2 in the area
of the Construction Camp. The concrete curb in the foreground is
crossed by the trench. The curb extends from Pershing Avenue to
Bonhamtown Road, and was built as part of the World War II era
paving. View looks west, 12 June 1990, Roll 555, exp. 12.
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PLATE 42. Looking west along the Trench 2. The soil profile in
the trench was very uniform consisting of horizontally laid bands
of sand and clay for its entire length. The churned ground
surface has been recently cleared by heavy equipment (12 June
1990, Roll 555, exp. 17).
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area at the Raritan Arsenal was this .50 caliber machine gun
brass cartridge. It measures 3.9 inches long, .75 inch diameter
at base, .6 inches at its upper end (now crushed). On its base is
a firing pin scar, and the letters R A 45. Roll 555, exp. 28.
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PLATE 44. Prehistoric artifacts found at the Raritan Arsenal
during the Stage IB survey. A. is a bifurcate base projectile
point found in Shovel Test C2 , mixed with rubble from recent
demolition of the Commandant's residence. Artifact B. is a
stemmed biface base of sandstone. Artifact C. is a broken
quartzite end scraper. Artifact D. is an unmodified chert primary
flake. The latter three were found on the exposed sandy surface
on the south side of Pershing Avenue in the area of the former
construction camp. Roll 555, exp. 27.
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APPENDIX I
OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORMS
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THE ROTHE PARTNERSHIP, P.C. architects . planners
60 EAST MAIN STREET • RAMSEY, NEW JERSEY 07446 • (201) 327-1580
ALBINH ROTHE, A I A
EUGENEM ROTHE
Architectural Survey
U. S. EPA Facility
Raritan Arsenal
Edison, New Jersey
October 2, 1990
Purpose;
This firm was engaged to perform an architectural survey of selected
structures in the survey area, consisting of a physical inspection,
photograph(B), and physical description as to materials, style, period, original
function (when known), intended function, construction techniques, and other
information generally included on the New Jersey Historic Structures Survey
Form.
It is understood that this survey information will be used as the basis for
determination of the possible historic significance of these structures and
whether the proposed development plans of the Environmental Protection Agency
would have any adverse effect upon any structure that might be determined to be
historically significant.
Observations;
The buildings were not surveyed or documented in detail, per the purpose
outlined above, To help assure completeness, we used the Office of New Jersey
Heritage form, "Individual Structure Survey Form", for each of the buildings
included in the survey. These include Building Nos. 5, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15A,
1SB, 15C, 15D, 16, 17, 18, 19, 19B, 22, 23, 25, 26, 200, 202, 203, 205, 206,
207, 208, 209, 210, 212, 228, 231, 234, 235, 238, 239, 241, 255 and 256.
The history of this site will be covered in much greater detail by other
consultants; however, the broad general description of the faciLity is important
in considering the question of historical significance.
The structures in the study were built in the period from 1918 to 1953, and
all are associated with a war effort. The first group, from 1918, was obviously
associated with World War I. There is another group, built from 1941-45,
obviously associated with World War II. Two of the largest structures date from
1953, apparently associated with the Korean Conflict.
The specific use of each structure is not always clearly defined, and in
some cases changed. It is apparent that the facility was a major depot for the
collection, assemblage and dissemination of war materiel. From this fact, and
from some of the limited amount of more detailed history of which we were
advised, the Raritan Arsenal represents, historically, an important part of the
war efforts of this century, which part is little recognized by the general
public. The sheer size and complexity of this facility is an impressive
reminder of the magnitude of the non-battlefield support required in wartime.
MEMBERS AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
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Architectural Survey
Raritan Arsenal
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Conclusion i
The majority of the individual buildings is comprised of very typical
industrial warehouses or shop-type facilities (although some are enormous in
size), with construction techniques and details common for the periods of
construction. Building No. 10, the Post Headquarters, and Building N. 5, the
Telephone Exchange, built in 1941, were central to the base operations, and are
prominently oriented onto the parade grounds. The prominent function of these
buildings is reflected in the style selected for their construction, since the
Colonial Revival style was, and still is, popular for such institutional
buildings. Due to style and location, these buildings stand out from the others
in the complex.
When one considers the functions all the structures in the complex, as well
as those that have since been demolished, and the balance of the facility beyond
the study area, it is unavoidable to be impressed by the magnitude and
complexity of such an operation. It was, of course, a military base with all
that is associated with such a facility, but much more of a story is represented
by thiB site.
The quality of significance in American history, architecture, archaeology,
engineering and culture is present in districts, sites, buildings, structures
and objects that possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials,
workmanship, feelings and associations, and that also:
A. are associated with events that have made a significant contribution
to the broad pattern of our history; or
B. are associated with the lives of significant persons in our past; or
C. embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of
construction, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a
significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual
distinctions; or
D. have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in pre-
history or history.
It is our opinion that the Raritan Arsenal is probably eligible as a
historic district, based upon its role in the war efforts of this century since
1918. Sufficient architectural integrity exists for the structures, and the
site, to meet the criteria of eligibility for the State and National Registers
of Historic Places, particularly under Criterion A, outlined above.
With the research being performed in this study, together with existing
documents (plans, photographs, descriptions) of many, if not all, of the
structures, further documentation and recordation could be done with a
reasonable effort.
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NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OP NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY:
USGS QUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
Telephone Exchange
HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
COMMON NAME:
ULOCK/LOT
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Building #5
Zone/Easting/Nortlung
Source of Date:
Builder:
See "Comments"
Form/Plan Type: Simple Rectangular
Institutional building,
approximately 30' x 50'
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 1941
Architect:
Style: Colonial Revival
Number of Stories: 2
Foundation:
Exterior Wall Fabric: Brick
Fenestration: 6/6 D.H. sash
Roof/Chimneys: Slate
Additional Architectural Description:
Heavy "molded" roof cornice with built-in gutter. Facade treatment with brick
quoins at all corners. Fenestration openings have cast-stone lintels with
articulated "keystone" and cast-stone sills at windows.
This building is smaller replica of Building No. 10, Post Headquarters, and is
prominently located at one end of the base Parade Grounds.
PHOTO
Negative File No. 1-26
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION. AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT. Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial (X) Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Comrriercial ~ Other D
SIGNIFICANCE.
Part of the military base/arsenal from the beginning of, through, and after
World War II.
ORIGINAL USE. Telephone Exchange PRESENT USE: Same?
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent (S Good ~ Fair ~ PoorD
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible ~ No O Part of District (3
THREATS TO SITE. RoadsCD Development ~ Zoning ~ Deterioration ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES: p. 1
Kl COUDI'.I) UY' Albin H. Rothe DA'IT 5-15-90
ORGANIZATION- The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
Telephone Exchange
COMMON NAME:
IiLOCK/LOr
Buildings #5 and #10
MUNICIPALITY:
USGS QUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
COUNTY:
U1M REFERENCES:
Rear Views - Building #10 Zone/Easting/Nortliing
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Rear View - Building #5
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OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY:
USUS QUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
Post Headquarters
COMMON NAME:
BLOCK/LOT
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Building #10
Zone/Easting/Nor tiling
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 1941
Architect:
Style: Institutional Colonial Revival
Number of Stories: 3
Foundation:
Source of Date:
Builder:
See "Comments"
Form/Plan Type: "T"-Shaped plan,
hipped roof Institutional form,
approximately 120' x 90' irregular
Exterior Wall Fabric:
Brick
Fenestration: 6/6 H.D. sash
Roof/Chimneys: Slate/Brick
Additional Architectural Description:
Heavy "molded" roof cornice with built-in gutter. Facade treatment with brick
quoins at all corners. Fenestration openings have cast-stone lintels with
articulated "keystone" and cast-stone sills at windows.
The front facade has a three-bay projection for the full height of the wall,
surrounding the entrance, capped with a gable dormer. The corners of the
projection are quoined. The roof is pierced by two prominent brick chimneys.
At the main floor level is a cast-stone belt, or water-table, course, all around
the building.
PHOTO
Negative File No. 1-20,23,27
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
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SITING, 1I0UNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Hap
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban D Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial D3 Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Comrriercial ~ Other D
SIGNIFICANCE.
Part of the military base/arsenal from the beginning of, through, and after
World War II. As post headquarters, was center of operations.
Important building. Should be preserved as a symbol of the importance of this
facility to the war effort.
ORIGINAL USE. Post Headquarters PRESENT USE: Admin. Offices
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent QD Good ~ Fair ~ PoorQ
REGISTER ELICIML1TY: YesD Possible ~ No ~ Part of District [X]
THREATS TO SIT E: RoadsD Development ~ Zoning ~ Deterioration O
No Threat D Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES.
HI CdlUiI'D UY Albin H. Rothe DA IT 5-15-90
OIUiANI/.ATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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/86 new J ERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
HISTORIC SUES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY:
USCS QUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
Switching Station
COMMON NAME:
ULOCK/LOT
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Building #11
Zone/Easting/Northing
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 1918
Architect:
Style: Industrial
Number of Stories: 1
Foundation:
Exterior Wall Fabric: Brick
Fenestration: Modern aluminum/vinyl
Roof/Chimneys: Flat comp./metal
Additional Architectural Description:
Houses electrical switching gear. Interior inaccessible.
Source of Date: See "Comments"
Builder:
Form/Plan Type:
Industrial, flat roof, simple
rectangle.
Approximately 20' x 30'
PHOTO
Negative File No. 1-19
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial DD Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Commercial ~ Other D
SIGNIFICANCE.
Part of military base/arsenal from 1918, during World War I, through World
War II, and later.
PRESENT USE:
Fair ~ PoorCD
No ~ Part of District EH
Zoning ~ Deterioration ~
ORIGINAL USE.
PHYSICAL CONDITION. Excellent ~ Good &H
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes CD Possible GD
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsO Development ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES.
1(1 COUDM) IIY Albin H. Rothe DAIT 5-15-90
ORGANIZATION' The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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•6 NKW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OP NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
HISTORIC SUES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY:
USGS QUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
General Store House
COMMON NAME:
BLOCK/LOT
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Building 1112
Zone/Easting/Northiiig
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 1951
Architect:
Style: Industrial
Number of Stories: i
Foundation: Stucco (over concrete block?)
Exterior Wall Fabric: Wood clapboard
Fenestration: 1/1 D.H. sash
Roof/Chimneys: Asphalt shingles
Additional Architectural Description:
Source of Date: See "Comments"
Builder:
Form/Plan Type: Industrial - Shed
Approximate 30' x 160'
PHOTO
Negative File No. 1-31
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban D Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village Q
Industrial S3 Downtown Commencal ~ Highway Comrrtercial ~ Other ~
SIGNIFICANCE.
More recent structure of lesser significance.
PRESENT USE: Vacant
Fair BO Poord
No ~ Part of District D8
Zoning ~ Deterioration ~
ORIGINAL USE. General Storehouse
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent ~ Good ~
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible DD
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsD Development ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES. p. 15
UHOUDID BY Albin H. Rothe l>AII- 5-15-90
ORGANIZATION. The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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86 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY:
USUS QUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
Administration/Shop
COMMON NAME:
BLOCK/LOT
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Building //14
Zone/Easting/Nortliing
Source of Date:
Builder:
Form/Plan Type: Industrial
Approximately 90' x 325'
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 1918
Architect:
Style: Industrial
Number of Stories: 1
Foundation:
Exterior Wall Fabric: Brick
Fenestration: Steel industrial sash
Roof/Chimneys: Flat comp.
Additional Architectural Description:
Flat steel truss, clear span, concrete slab on grade.
See "Comments"
PIIOTO
Negative File No. 1-15,22
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION. AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT. Urban ~ Suburban O Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural O Village D
Industrial &] Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Comrrtercial ~ Other ~
SIGNIFICANCE:
Partiof.- the_military base/arsenal from 1918, during World War I, through
World War II and later.
PRESENT USE: EPA uses
Fair ~ PoorO
No GO Part of District ~
Zoning D Deterioration ~
ORIGINAL USE Administrative Offices/Shop
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent ~ Good CZ)
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY. Yes ~ Possible ~
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsD Development ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES. p. 3
lU ('l)IU)l-.l) I1Y Albin H. Rothe l)AI'l\ 5-15-90
<)IU.ANIMATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
Administration/Shop
COMMON NAME:
BLOCK/LOT
Building #14
MUNICIPALITY:
USGS OUAD:
OWNER/ ADDRESS:
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Zone/Eas ting/Northing
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OFFICE OK NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM HISTORIC SU ES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME: Heavy Gun Shop COMMON NAME: Building //15A
LOCATION: BLOCK/LOT
MUNICIPALITY: COUNTY:
USGS QUAD: UTM REFERENCES:
OWNER/ ADDRESS: Zone/Easting/Northing
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 1944
Source of Date:
Builder:
See "Comments"
Form/Plan Type: High-bay heavy
industrial.
Approximately 60' x 170'
Architect:
Style: Heavy Industrial
Number of Stories: 1
Foundation:
Exterior Wall Fabric: Brick/poured-in-place reinforced concrete
Fenestration: Industrial steel sash
Roof/Chimneys: Comp. /metal
Additional Architectural Description:
Steel clear span gable trusses, concrete slab on grade, continuous skylight.
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
^ PHOTO Negative File No. 1-21
a
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland D Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village Q
Industrials] Downtown Commencal ~ Highway Comrrtercial ~ Other O
SIGNIFICANCE:
Part of military base/arsenal from 1944. Very substantial structure, indicitive
of original use.
ORIGINAL USE: Heavy gun shop PRESENT USE: RPA uses
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent ~ Good B Fair ~ PoorD
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible ED No ~ Part of District ~
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsD Development ~ Zoning ~ Deterioration ~
No Threat ~ Other O
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
Appears that EPA using for general storage.
REFERENCES p. 3
1(1 (ORDII) IIY Albin H. Rothe DAM.. 5-15-90
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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'F-054
tB6 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY:
USGS QUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
Instrument Shop
COMMON NAME:
BLOCK/LOT
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Building #15B
Zone/Easting/Nortliing
Source of Date:
Builder:
See "Comments"
Form/Plan Type: Flat-roof Industrial
Approximately 70' x 100'
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: Pre-1947
Architect:
Style: Industrial
Number of Stories: 1-1/2
Foundation:
Exterior Wall Fabric: Reinforced concrete (poured in place)
Fenestration: Steel industrial sash
Roof/Chimneys: Flat comp.
Additional Architectural Description:
Steel frame, heavy construction, concrete slab on grade. Overhead doors
and receiving area probably recent addition. No evidence of original
function remains.
PHOTO
Negative File No. 1-10
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural D Village ~
Industrial D3 Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Comrrtercial ~ Other Q
SIGNIFICANCE.
EPA uses
PRESENT USE:
Fair ~ PoorD
No ~ Part of District ~
Zoning ~ Deterioration ~
ORIGINAL USE Instrument Shop
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent ~ Good E
REGISTER EL1G1IJILITY: Yes ~ Possible ~
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsD Development ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES. p. 3
Kl ('OKI)M) IIY Albin H. Rothe DATI 5-15-90
ORGANISATION The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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'F 054
86 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OP NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
i us toric sn es invent ory no
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY.
USCS QUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
Un-named
COMMON NAME:
13 LOCK/LOT
COUNTY
UTM REFERENCES:
Building #15C
Zone/Easting/Nor (lung
Source of Date.
Builder.
See "Comments"
Form/Plan Type:
High-bay industrial warehouse or
shop.
Approximately 120' x 170'
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: Pre-1947
Architect:
Style: industrial
Number of Stories: 1
Foundation:
Exterior Wall Fabric: Brick
Fenestration: Industrial steel sash
Roof/Chimneys: Comp.
Additional Architectural Description:
Pitched steel frame truss, continuous skylights, concrete slab on grade
PHOTO Negative File No.
Interior building; cannot photograph
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland O Residential ~ Agricultural CU Village ~
Industrial DD Downtown Commerical O Highway Comrrtercial ~ Other D
SIGNIFICANCE.
Part of military base/arsenal from 1947
ORIGINAL USE. PRESENT USE:
PHYSICAL CONDITION. Excellent ~ Good ~ Fair 00 PoorD
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes O Possible [2 No ~ Part of District QD
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsO Development O Zoning O Deterioration ~
No Threat ~ Other~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan
REFERENCES.
I(KOKI)I'.I) IJY Albin H. Rothe DA IT. 5-15-90
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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PF-054
-/86 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
HISTORIC SUES INVENTORY no.
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY:
USCS QUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
Machine Shop
COMMON NAME:
13 LOCK/LOT
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Building #15D
Zone/Easting/Nortliing
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 1946
Architect:
Style: Industrial
Number of Stories: 1
Foundation:
Exterior Wall Fabric: Brick
Fenestration: Industrial steel sash
Roof/Chimneys: Comp.
Additional Architectural Description:
Gable steel truss, continuous skylight.
Source of Date: See "Comments"
Duilder:
Form/Plan Type: High-bay industrial
Approximately 60' x 130'
PHOTO
Negative File No. 1-13, 16
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial QD Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Comrrtercial ~ Other ~
SIGNIFICANCE:
Part of the military base/arsenal from 1946.
ORIGINAL USE: PRESENT USE:
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent ~ Good ~ Fair (S3 PoorD
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible IS No ~ Part of District (S
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsO Development ~ Zoning ~ Deterioration ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES: p. 3
Ri:('()RI)i:i) BY: AlbinH. Rothe DATIi: 5-15-90
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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NEW J ERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM HIST ORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME: Machine Shop
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY:
USUS QUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
COMMON NAME: Building //15D
BLOCK/LOT
COUNTY:
U I'M REFERENCES:
Zone/Easting/Nor thing
I- I b
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IPF054
1/86
NEW J ERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
HISTORIC SU ES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME: Latrine
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY:
USCS QUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
COMMON NAME:
ULOCK/LOT
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Building #16
Zone/Easting/Nortliing
Source of Date:
Builder:
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 1938
Architect:
Style: Commercial/Industrial
Number of Stories: 1
Foundation:
Exterior Wall Fabric: Stucco (over concrete block?)
Fenestration: New aluminum/vinyl D.H. sash
Roof/Chimneys: Asphalt shingles
Additional Architectural Description:
Light wood framing, concrete slab on grade. Interior inaccessible.
See "Comments"
Form/Plan Type:
Gable roof commercial/
industrial building.
Approximately 30' x 70'
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial ~ Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Comrrtercial ~ Other ~
SIGNIFICANCE:
ORIGINAL USE:Latrine PRESENT USE:
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent O Good ~ Fair ~ PoorD
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible El No ~ Part of District 83
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsD Development ~ Zoning ~ Deterioration ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES: p. 19
RECORDED UY: AlbinH. Rothe DATIi: 5-15-90
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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'F-054
B6 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OP NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY:
USCS QUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
Administrative Offices
COMMON NAME:
BLOCK/LOT
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Building #17
Zone/Easting/Northing
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 1921
Source of Date:
Builder:
See "Comments"
Forin/PIaji Type:
Gable roof commercial/indistrial.
Approximately 40' x 50'
Architect:
Style: Commercial/Industrial
Number of Stories: 1
Foundation;
Exterior Wail Fabric: Stucco (over concrete block?)
Fenestration: New aluminum/vinyl D.H. sash
Roof/Chimneys: Asphalt shingles
Additional Architectural Description:
Light wood frame, concrete slab on grade. Renovated to retain office use.
Interior inaccessible.
PHOTO
Negative File No. 1-18
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial CD Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Commercial ~ Other ~
SIGNIFICANCE:
ORIGINAL USE: Administrative Offices PRESENT USE: Presumed offices
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent ~ Good (XI Fair ~ PoorD
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible (X) No ~ Part of District (3
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsD Development ~ Zoning ~ Deterioration ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES: p. 16
RECORDED UY: Albin H. Rothe DATE: 5_15_g0
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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Form DPF-054
NEW JERSEY OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY //
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
J*-1 m
0* CN
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban CD Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial^ Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Comnlercial ~ Other ~
SIGNIFICANCE:
Offices
ORIGINAL USE: Unidentified PRESENT USE:
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent D3 Good ~ Fair ~ PoorD
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible KD No ~ Part of District OD
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsD Development ~ Zoning ~ Deterioration ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site pla
REFERENCES:
RECORDED BY: AlbinH. Rothe DATE: 5-15-90
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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'F-054
86
OFFICE OP NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
HISTORIC NAME: Canv. - Red Sect.
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY:
USGS QUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
' ' ' • 1
COMMON NAME: Building #19
BLOCK/LOT
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Zone/Easting/Northing
Source of Date: See "Comments"
builder:
Form/Plan Type:
Large rectangular warehouse building.
Approximately ]00* x 300'
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 1918
Architect:
Style: Industrial
Number of Stories: 1-1/2
Foundation:
Exterior Wall Fabric: Brick
Fenestration: Steel industrial sash
Roof/Chimneys: Flat comp.
Additional Architectural Description:
Steel frame long-span trusses, concrete slab on grade, large open
interior space.
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
PHOTO Negative File No. 1-8
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial S Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Commercial ~ Other ~
SIGNIFICANCE:
ORIGINAL USE: Canv. (as) shop or warehouse PRESENT USE: Vacant
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent O Good ~ Fair DO PoorD
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible ED No ~ Part of District ID
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsQ Development ~ Zoning O Deterioration ~
No Tlireat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES: p. 3
RECORDED BY: Albin H. Rothe DATK: 5-15-90
ORGANISATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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PF-054
JB6 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OP NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
HISTORIC SU ES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY:
USCS QUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
Lunch Room
COMMON NAME:
BLOCK/LOT
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Building //19B
Zone/Easting/Nortliing
Source of Date:
Builder:
See "Comments"
Form/Plan Type:
Industrial.
Approximately 60' x 80'
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 1934
Architect:
Style: Industrial
Number of Stories: i
Foundation:
Exterior Wall Fabric: Brick
Fenestration: Steel industrial sash
Roof/Chimneys: Shallow pitch comp./metal
Additional Architectural Description:
Steel frame, conctere slab on grade, no evidence of original function remains.
PHOTO
Negative File No. 1-9
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial (X) Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Comnlercial ~ Other D
SIGNIFICANCE:
Part of military base/arsenal since 1934
Vacant
PRESENT USE:
Fair CS PoorO
No ~ Part of District ED
Zoning ~ Deterioration ~
ORIGINAL USE: Lunch Room
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent ~ Good ~
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible ED
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsCD Development ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES: p. 3
RECORDED BY: AlbinH. Rothe DATE: 5-15-90
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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PF-054
-.'86 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY:
USCS QUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
Sentry Station
COMMON NAME:
ULOCK/LOT
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Building #20
Zone/Easting/Northing
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 1942
Architect:
Style:
Number of Stories:
Foundation:
Industrial
1
Concrete block
Source of Date: See "Comments"
Builder:
Form/Plan Type:
Small shed structure. Hip roof.
Approximately 12' W. x 12' L.
Exterior Wall Fabric: "Rusticated" concrete block
Fenestration: Wood D.H.
Roof/Chiinneys: Asphalt shingles/metal
Additional Architectural Description:
Consrete slab on grade.
PHOTO
Negative File No.
1-1
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
Located near gate house entry to complex and offices.
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial (Xl Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Commercial ~ Other ~
Part of military base/arsenal security system< which would have been
extensive, since 1942, through World War II, and later.
SIGNIFICANCE:
Part of military base/arsenal security system, which would have been
extensive, since 1942, through World War II, and later.
Of historic interest, but lacks suffient significance to be Register
eligible.
ORIGINAL USE: Sentry Station PRESENT USE: Vacant
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent ~ Good ~ Fair® PoorD
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible Q Nod Part of District C3
THREATS TO SHE: RoadsO Development ~ Zoning ~ Deterioration ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p. 21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES: P- 25
RECORDED IIY: Albin H. Rothe
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
DATE
5-15-90
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PF-054
'86 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OP NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY:
USCS OUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
Upholstery Shop
COMMON NAME:
BLOCK/LOT
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Building #22
Zone/Easting/Northing
Source of Date:
Builder:
See "Comments"
Form/Plan Type:
Pitched-roof industrial building.
Approximately 50' x 1,101
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 1941
Architect:
Style: Industrial
Number of Stories:
Foundation:
Exterior Wall Fabric: Brick
Fenestration: Steel industrial sash
Roof/Chimneys: Flat comp. /metal
Additional Architectural Description:
Steel frame structure, light-weight pre-cast concrete plank roof deck,
concrete slab on grade, interior large open space. No evidence of
function remaining.
PHOTO
Negative File No. 1-5
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial QD Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Comrrtercial ~ Other ~
SIGNIFICANCE:
Part of military base/arsenal since 1941, through World War II and
later.
Vacant
PRESENT USE:
Fair OD PoortZD
No ~ Part of District EH
Zoning ~ Deterioration ~
ORIGINAL USE: Upholstery Shop
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent ~ Good ~
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible GD
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsD Development O
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan_;_
REFERENCES:
RECORDED BY: Albin H. Rothe DATE: 5-15-90
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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-.86
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY:
USGS QUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
Gen. Storehouse
COMMON NAME: Building #23
BLOCK/LOT
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Zone/Easting/Northing
LU
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 1924
Architect:
Style:
Number of Stories:
Foundation:
Exterior Wall Fabric:
Fenestration:
Roof/Chimneys:
Additional Architectural Description:
Demolished.
Source of Date: See "Comments"
Builder:
Form/Plan Type:
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial ~ Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Commercial ~ Other ~
SIGNIFICANCE:
ORIGINAL USE: General Storehouse PRESENT USE: Demolished
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent ~ Good ~ Fair ~ PoorD
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible ~ No Cxi Part of District ~
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsD Development ~ Zoning ~ Deterioration ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES:
RECORDED UY: AlbinH. Rothe DATli: 5-15-90
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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T-054
BG NEW J ERSEY Dlil'ARTMUNT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
HISTORIC SI I ES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY:
uses QUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
Administrative Building
COMMON NAME:
BLOCK/LOT
COUNTY:
U1M REFERENCES:
Building #25
Zone/Hasting/Nortliing
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 1941
Architect:
Style: Industrial
Number of Stories: 1
Foundation:
Source of Date:
liuilder:
Form/iTan Type:
See "Comments"
Frame gable roof, industrial
office building.
Approximately 60' W. 50' deep,
irregular.
Exterior Wall Fabric: Horizontal clapboard siding.
Fenestration:
Roof/Chimneys:
Wood D.H.
Patterned asphalt shingles/metal
Additional Architectural Description:
Light wood framing, series of wood partitions divide space into offices
in interior, concrete slab on grade.
PHOTO
Negative File No. 1-2
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial Ixl Downtown Coinmerical ~ Highway Commercial ~ Other ~
SIGNIFICANCE:
Part of base operations.
ORIGINAL USE: Administrative Offices* PRESENT USE: Vacant
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent ~ Good ~ Fair ~ PoorD
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible Q3 No ~ Part of District [33
THREATS TO SH E: RoadsD Development ~ Zoning ~ Deterioration ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p. 21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
* Sign on building as "Office of Post Engineer".
REFERENCES: P- 16
RECORDED I1Y: Albin H. Rothe DATE: 5-15-90
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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f'F-054
86 NEW J liRSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY:
USCS QUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
Office Building
COMMON NAME:
BLOCK/LOT
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Building 1t200
Zone/Easting/Northing
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DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 1942
Source of Date:
Builder:
Form/Plan Type:
See "Comments"
Long, narrow hipped-roof utility-
type structure.
Approximately 25' W. x 80' L.
Architect:
Style: Industrial
Number of Stories: 1
Foundation: Concrete block
Exterior Wall Fabric: Stucco over concrete block
Fenestration: Wood D.H. 6/6
Roof/Chimneys: Asphalt shingles/metal/vents
Additional Architectural Description:
Se'ries of four exterior doors on west "front", and access doors at two ends.
Interior divided into series of offices with wood/glass partitions. Wood truss
frame construction, concrete slab on grade.
PHOTO
Negative File No.
1-0
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION. AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
Located near gate house entry to complex.
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial (x) Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Commercial ~ Other ~
SIGNIFICANCE:
Served as administrative (working) office for military base/arsenal since
1942, through World War II and later.
Although this structure is of historic interest as part of the arsenal and
because of its association with both World Wars, it lacks sufficient age
and significance to be Register eligible.
Vacant
PRESENT USE:
Fair CD PoorD
No ~ Part of District C3
Zoning ~ Deterioration ~
ORIGINAL USE: Office
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent ~ Good ~
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible ED
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsD Development ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES:
16
RECORDED BY: Albin H. Rothe
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
DATE:
5-15-90
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F-054
16 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY:
USCS OUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
Contr. Hum. Whse.*
COMMON NAME:
11 LOCK/LOT
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Building //202
Zone/Hasting/Nor thing
Source of Date: See "Comments"
Builder:
Form/Plan Type:
Large industrial warehouse building.
Approximately 120' x 580'
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 1918
Architect:
Style: Industrial
Number of Stories: 1
Foundation: Brick
Exterior Wall Fabric: Brick
Fenestration: Steel industrial sash
Rool/Cliinineys: Shallow pitch comp, skylights
Additional Architectural Description:
Heavy timber post-and-beam construction, wood plank roof deck, concrete slab
on grade. Large doors for movement of bulk material. Partially collapsed.
* Controlled-humidity warehouse?
Lareg open warehouse. No evidence of humidity control systems remain.
PHOTO
Negative File No. 2-26, 9, 1-4, 3
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial D3 Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Commercial ~ Other O
SIGNIFICANCE:
Part of military base/arsenal from 1918, during World War I, through
World War II, and later.
ORIGINAL USE: Warehouse PRESENT USE: Vacant
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent ~ Good ~ Fair ~ Poor©
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible (D No O Part of District ED
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsD Development ~ Zoning D Deterioration ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
Storage of humidity-sensitive materials?
REFERENCES: P- u
Ri:CORI)i:i) HY: Alb in H. Rothe DATIi: 5-15-90
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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-.B6 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
I OFFICE OP NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME: Contr. Hum. Whse.* COMMON NAME: Building //202
LOCATION: 11LOCK/LOT
MUNICIPALITY:
USGS OUAl):
OWNER/ADDRESS:
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Zone/Has ting/Nor thing
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'F-054
86 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY:
USCS QUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
Contr. Hum. Whse.*
COMMON NAME:
ULOCK/LOT
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Building #203
Zone/Easting/Nortluiig
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 1918
Source of Date:
Builder:
Form/Plan Type:
See "Comments"
Large industrial warehouse building.
Approximately 150' x 580'
Architect:
Style: Industrial
Number of Stories: 1
Foundation:
Exterior Wall Fabric: Brick
Fenestration: Steel industrial sash
Roof/Chimneys: Shallow pitch comp. , skylights
Additional Architectural Description:
Heavy timber post-and-beam construction, wood plank roof deck, concrete slab
on grade. Large doors for movement of bulk material.
* Controlled-humidity warehouse?
Large open warehouse. No evidence of humidity control system remains.
PHOTO
Negative File No. 1-11, 12, 2-8
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space CD Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial C3 Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Comnlercial ~ Other ~
SIGNIFICANCE:
Part of military base/arsenal from 1918, during World War I, through
World War II, and later.
Vacant
PRESENT USE:
Fair CD PoorD
No ~ Part of District CX)
Zoning ~ Deterioration ~
ORIGINAL USE: Controlled-Humidity Warehouse?
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent O Good ~
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible DD
THREATS TO SITE: RoadslZI Development ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
Storage of humidity-sensitive materials?
REFERENCES: P- 14
UI'('OKI)HI) BY: Albin H. Rothe
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
DATE:
5-15-90
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HISTORIC NAME: Contr. Hum. Whse.*
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY:
USCS QUAD:
OWNER/ ADDRESS:
COMMON NAME: Building It203
BLOCK/LOT
COUNTY:
U I'M REI:ERENCES:
Zone/lias ting/Northing
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OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM 1IISTORICSITES INVENTORY NO.
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o/86
OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
IIISTORICSITES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
Warehouse
COMMON NAME: Building #205
LOCATION:
ULOCK/LOT
MUNICIPALITY:
COUNTY:
USCS QUAD:
UTM REFERENCES:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
Zone/Basting/Northing
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date:
1942
Source of Date: See "Comments"
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Architect:
Builder:
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Style:
Industrial
Form/Plan Type:
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Approximately 160' x 650'
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Additional Architectural Description:
Steel fram, post-and-beam construction.
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PHOTO Negative File No. 1-30
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial E Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Commercial ~ Other ~
SIGNIFICANCE:
Part of military base/arsenal since 1942, through World War II, and
later.
Storage
ORIGINAL USE: Warehouse PRESENT USE:
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent ~ Good Q Fair ~ PoorO
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible C3 No ~ Part of District E
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsO Development ~ Zoning ~ Deterioration ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES: P- 14
RECORDED BY: Albin H. Rothe DATE: 5-15-90
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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F-054
,36
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
General Storehouse
COMMON NAME:
BLOCK/LOT
Buidling #206
MUNICIPALITY:
USGS QUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Zone/Easting/Nortliing
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DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 1943
Architect:
Style: Industrial
Number of Stories: 1
Foundation:
Exterior Wall Fabric: Brick
Fenestration: Industrial steel sash
Roof/Chimneys: "Flat" comp.
Additional Architectural Description:
Light wood fram construction
Source of Date: See "Comments"
Builder:
Form/Plan Type:
Addition to Building #205.
Approximately 30' x 60'
PHOTO
Negative File No. 1-29
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial® Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Commercial ~ Other ~
SIGNIFICANCE:
Part of military base/arsenal from 1943, during World War II, and later,
ORIGINAL USE: General Storehouse PRESENT USE: Vacant
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent ~ Good ~ Fair DD PoorD
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible Q) No ~ Part of District C3
THREATS TO SH E: RoadsO Development ~ Zoning ~ Deterioration ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES: P- 15
RECORDED HY: AlbinH. Rothe DATE: 5-15-90
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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d "054
1-6 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
I OFFICE OP NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY:
USGSQUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
Office
COMMON NAME:
BLOCK/LOT
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Buidling 0207
Zone/Easting/Northing
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3
W
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 1918
Architect:
Style: Industrial
Number of Stories: l
Foundation:
Exterior Wall Fabric: Brick
Fenestration: 6/6 wood sash
Roof/Chimneys: Patterned saphalt shingles
Additional Architectural Description:
Divided with wood partitions into series of offices.
Source of Date: See "Comments"
Builder:
Form/Plan Type:
Gable roof, small industrial office
building.
Approximately 30' x 70'
PHOTO
Negative File No. 1-32
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial El Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Commercial ~ Other ~
SIGNIFICANCE:
Part of military base/arsenal from 1918, during World War I, through
World War II, and later.
Vacant
PRESENT USE:
Fair ~ PoorD
No ~ Part of District D3
Zoning ~ Deterioration ~
ORIGINAL USE: Offices
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent ~ Good ~
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible ED
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsD Development ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES: P- 16
RECORDED I1Y: Albin H. Rothe
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
date:
5-15-90
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86
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NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
II OFFICE OP NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
| INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM 1IISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
General Storehouse
COMMON NAME: Building #208
U LOCK/LOT
MUNICIPALITY:
USGS QUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Zone/Easting/Northing
DESCRIPTION
|
Construction Date:
1944
Source of Date: See "Comments"
Architect:
Builder:
Style:
Industrial
Form/Plan Type:
Number of Stories:
Foundation:
1
Industrial addition to Building #205.
Approximately 80' x 280'
Exterior Wall Fabric: Brick
Fenestration:
Roll-up doors
Roof/Chimneys:
"Flat" comp.
Additional Architectural Description:
PHOTO
Negative File No. 1-33, 34
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Hap
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial QD Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Comrriercial ~ Other ~
SIGNIFICANCE:
Part of military base/arsenal from 1944, during World War II, and later.
ORIGINAL USE: PRESENT USE:
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent ~ Good ~ Fair D2 PoorD
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible ED No ~ Part of District ED
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsO Development (ZD Zoning D Deterioration ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES: p. 15
KliCORDI'D IIY: AlbinH. Rothe DATIi; 5-15-90
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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f 5 NEW JERSEY DEI'AR'I MENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
| OFFICE OK NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL S I RUCTURE SURVEY FORM
I IIS IORIC SI I ES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
General Storehouse
COMMON NAME: Building //208
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|F-054
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY:
USUS QUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
Warehouse
HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
COMMON NAME:
ULOCK/LOT
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Building #209
Zone/Easting/Nortliing
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 1918
Architect:
Style: Industrial
Number of Stories: 1
Foundation:
Exterior Wall Fabric: Brick
Fenestration: New aluminum/vinyl
Roof/Chimneys: Comp.
Additional Architectural Description:
Very large open industrial warehouse, converted into .EDA offices.
Source of Date: See "Comments"
Builder:
Form/Plan Type:
Industrial shallow-pitched roof, end
parapets.
Approximately 170' x 560'
PHOTO
Negative File No. 1-28, 36
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION. AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urhan ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space D Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial [XI Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Commercial ~ Other ~
SIGNIFICANCE:
Part of military base/arsenal from 1918, during World War I, through
World War II, and later.
ORIGINAL USE: Warehouse PRESENT USE: EDA Offices
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent GO Good ~ Fair D PoorD
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible ED No ~ Part of District [3
THREATS TO SH E: RoadsD Development ~ Zoning ~ Deterioration ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES:
RECORDED IJY: Albin H. Rothe DATE: 5-15-90
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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F-OM
16
NEWJERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
Warehouse
COMMON NAME: Building //209
ULOCK/LOT
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36 NEW JERSEY DEI'ARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
HISTORIC SI ! ES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY:
USGS QUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
General Storehouse
COMMON NAME:
1) LOCK/LOT
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Building #210
Zone/Easting/Northing
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 1944
Architect:
Style: Industrial
Number of Stories:
Foundation: Concrete block?
Exterior Wall Fabric: Brick/block
1-enestration: Industrial steel sash
Roof/Chimneys: Comp.
Additional Architectural Description:
Flat roof steel post-and-beam construction.
Source of Date:
Builder:
See "Comments"
Form/Plan Type:
Industrial addition to Building 209.
Approximated 45' x 240'
PHOTO
Negative File No. 2-1
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial (3 Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Commercial ~ Other ~
SIGNIFICANCE:
Part of military base/arsenal from 1944, during World War II, and later.
EDA
PRESENT USE:
Fair ~ PoorO
No O Part of District ED
Zoning D Deterioration ~
ORIGINAL USE: General Storehouse
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent ~ Good GO
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes CD Possible E
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsO Development ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES: p. 14
KM'OK I Mil) IIY: Albin H. Rothe OATH: 5-15-90
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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PF-054
'86 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
H OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY:
USUS QUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
Cont. Hum. Whse.
COMMON NAME:
ULOCK/LOT
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Building #212
Zone/Easting/Northing
Source of Date:
Uuilder:
Form/Plan Type:
Large industrial warehouse building.
Approximately 160' x 570'
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 1918
Architect:
Style: Industrial
Number of Stories: 1
Foundation:
Exterior Wall Fabric: Brick
Fenestration: Industrial steel sash
Roof/Chimneys: Shallow pitch, metal
Additional Architectural Description:
Steel post-and-beam frame. Very large open industrial warehouse.
See "Comments"
PHOTO
Negative File No. 2-3, 5
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION. AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial El Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Commercial ~ Other ~
SIGNIFICANCE:
Part of military base/arsenal from 1918, during World War I, through
World War ]^I, and later.
ORIGINAL USE: Controlled-Humidity Warehouse PRESENT USE: Vacant
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent ~ Good ~ Fair ® PoorO
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible £~ No ~ Part of District E3
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsO Development ~ Zoning ~ Deterioration ~
No Threat ~ Other CD
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES: P- 14
RKOKDIil) l»Y: Albin H. Rothe DATE: 5-15-90
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OK NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
_ ^
HISTORIC NAME: Cont. Hum. Whse. COMMON NAME: Building //212
LOCATION: ULOCK/LOT
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DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 1941
Architect:
Style: Industrial
Number of Stories: 2
Foundation:
Exterior Wall Fabric: Brick
Fenestration: Wood D.H. sash
Roof/Chimneys: Gable, slate shingles
Additional Architectural Description:
Interesting and substantial building.
Source of Date:
Builder:
See "Comments"
Form/Plan Type:
Gable roof, fire station (garage),
with bell.siren tower.
Approximately 50' x 70'
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NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME: Fire Station COMMON NAME: Building #228
LOCATION: HLOCK/LOT
MUNICIPALITY: COUNTY:
USGS QUAD: UTM REFKRENCES:
OWNER/ADDRESS: Zone/Easting/Northing
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
Negative File No. 2-28, 29
PHOTO
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial @ Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Commercial ~ Other ~
Adjacent to college campus.
SIGNIFICANCE:
Part of military base/arsenal since 1941, through World War II, and
later.
ORIGINAL USE: Fire station PRESENT USE: Appears inactive
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent ~ Good G3 Fair ~ PoorD
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible ~) No ~ Part of District [*)
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsD Development ~ Zoning CD Deterioration ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES: p. 19
RECORDED BY: AlbinH. Rothe DATE: 5-15-90
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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NEW JERSEY DEI'AIUMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
I OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
Fire Station
COMMON NAME:
ULOCK/LOT
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8 5 NEWJERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME: Chemistry Lab. COMMON NAME: Building IH31
LOCATION: BLOCK/LOT
MUNICIPALITY: COUNTY:
USGS OUAD: UTM REFERENCES:
OWNER/ADDRESS: Zone/Eastiiig/Northing
Source of Date: See "Comments"
builder:
Form/PIan Type:
Approximately 70' x 200'
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 1941
Architect:
Style:
Number of Stories:
Foundation:
Exterior Wall Fabric:
Fenestration:
Roof/Chimneys:
Additional Architectural Description:
Foundation only.
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PHOTO
Negative File No. 2-6
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SITING, liOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial^) Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Commercial ~ Other ~
SIGNIFICANCE:
Building has been demolished.
ORIGINAL USE: Chemistry lab. PRESENT USE: Demolished
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent ~ Good ~ Fair ~ PoorD
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes O Possible ~ No CXI Part of District ~
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsD Development ~ Zoning D Deterioration ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES: P- 5
ItF('ORI>1:1) IIY: Albin H. Rothe DATIi: 5-15-90
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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I 6 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OP NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
HISTORIC SIT ES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY:
USGS QUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
Heating PI. (Plant) Oil
COMMON NAME:
BLOCK/LOT
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Building #234
Zone/Easting/Northing
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 1941
Architect:
Style: Industrial
Number of Stories: 2
Foundation:
Exterior Wall Fabric: Brick
Fenestration: Industrial steel sash
Roof/Chimneys: Flat comp./brick stack
Additional Architectural Description:
Source of Date:
builder:
See "Comments"
Form/PI an Type:
"T"-shaped plan. Power house
(plant).
Approximately 90' x 110' irregular
PHOTO
Negative File No. 2-1, 4
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Hap
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial SI Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Commercial ~ Other ~
SIGNIFICANCE:
Part of military base/arsenal since 1941, through World War II, and
later.
ORIGINAL USE: PRESENT USE:
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent ~ Good ~ Fair Cxi PoorD
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible 0 No ~ Part of District 0
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsO Development ~ Zoning ~ Deterioration ~
No Threat ~ Other D
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES: p. 21
RECORDED MY: AlbinH. Rothe DATE: 5-15-90
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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HISTORIC NAME:
Heating PI. (Plant) Oil
COMMON NAME: Building //234
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I OFFICE OP NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
HISTORIC SU ES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
Gen. Store House
COMMON NAME: Building #235
LOCATION:
BLOCK/LOT
MUNICIPALITY:
COUNTY:
USGS OUAD:
UTM REFERENCES:
OWNER/ ADDRESS:
Zone/Easting/Northing
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DESCRIPTION
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Construction Date:
1941
Source of Date: See "Comments"
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Architect:
builder:
2
Style:
Industrial
Form/Plan Type:
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1
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Approximately 20' x 40'
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Foundation:
Concrete block
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial Cxi Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Commercial ~ Other ~
SIGNIFICANCE:
Small structure of limited significnace.
ORIGINAL USE: General Store House PRESENT USE: Vacant
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent ~ Good ~ Fair D3 PoorD
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible ~ No D3 Part of District ~
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsD Development ~ Zoning CD Deterioration ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES: p. 15
RECORDED BY: AlbinH. Rothe DATE: 5-15-90
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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PF-054
86 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
I OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME: Mechanical Equipment E.
LOCATION:
COMMON NAME:
BLOCK/LOT
Building #238
MUNICIPALITY:
USGS QUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Zone/Easting/Northing
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 19A1
Source of Date:
See "Comments"
Architect:
Builder:
Style: Industrial
Form/Plan Type:
Number of Stories: 1
Foundation:
Industrial building.
Approximately 130' x 200'
Exterior Wall Fabric: Brick
Fenestration: Metal industrial sash
Roof/Chimneys: Flat comp./metal
Additional Architectural Description:
Flat steel roof truss frame, gable skylight
PHOTO Negative File No. 2-7, 13
Map (Indicate North)
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See attached Map
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT; Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial 0 Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Commercial O Other ~
SIGNIFICANCE:
Part of military base/arsenal since 1941, through World War II and later.
ORIGINAL USE: Mechanical Equipment PRESENT USE: Helicopter Storage
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent ~ Good PG Fair ~ PoorD
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible E No O Part of District ED
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsD Development ~ Zoning ~ Deterioration ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES:
RECORDED BY: AlbinH. Rothe DATE: 5-15-90
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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NEW J ERSEY DEPARTMENT OP ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM IIISIORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME: Mechanical Equipment E.
COMMON NAME: Building It238
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NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY:
USCjS OUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
Pump Island
COMMON NAME:
BLOCK/LOT
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Building #239
Zone/Easting/Nortliing
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: Pre-1947 (est. c. 1941)
Architect:
Style: Industrial
Number of Stories:
Foundation:
Exterior Wall Fabric: Brick
Fenestration: 1/1 D.H. sash
Roof/Chimneys: Flat., comp
Additional Architectural Description:
Fuel dispensing facility.
Source of Date;
Builder:
See "Comments"
Form/Plan Type:
Small industrial service building.
Approximately 8' x 30'
PHOTO
Negative File No. 2-11
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
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SITING, DOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban O Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space D Woodland O Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial 13 Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Commercial ~ Other ~
SIGNIFICANCE:
Part of military base/arsenal since 1947 (unconfirmed, possibly built with
numerous other buildings in 1941).
ORIGINAL USE: Fuel dispensing facility PRESENT USE: Unused
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent ~ Good ~ Fair £~ PoorD
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible ED No ~ Part of District EH
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsD Development ~ Zoning ~ Deterioration ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES:
RI'COKDIiD BY: AlbinH. Rothe DATE: 5_15_90
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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NEW JER3EY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY:
USUS QUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
Tank?
COMMON NAME:
13 LOCK/LOT
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Building #240
Zone/Easting/Northing
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: Pre-1939
Architect:
Style: Industrial
Number of Stories; 1
Foundation:
Exterior Wall Fabric: Brick
Fenestration: Steel industrial sash
Roof/Chimneys: Asphalt shingles
Additional Architectural Description:
Source of Date:
Builder:
See "Comments"
Form/Plan Type:
Small gable-roof utility building,
adjacent to in-ground truck scale.
Approximately 10' x 15'
PHOTO Negative File No. 2-10
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Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION. AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial OD Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Comrrtercial ~ Other ~
SIGNIFICANCE:
Part of military base/arsenal since (probably) 1939, through World War
II, and later.
ORIGINAL USE: Appears to have been weigh station* PRESENT USE: unused
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent ~ Good ~ Fair D3 PoorD
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible CO No ~ Part of District ED
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsD Development ~ Zoning ~ Deterioration ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
* Later described as "Tank".
REFERENCES:
RECORDED HY: Alb in H. Rothe DATIi: 5-15-90
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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'86 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY:
USCS QUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
Motor Repair (Air) Shop
COMMON NAME:
BLOCK/LOT
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Building //241
Zone/Easting/Northing
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DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 1953 (see below &
"References")
Architect:
See "Comments"
Source of Date;
Builder:
Form/Plan Type:
Large warehouse or shop structure.
Approximately 70' x 170'
Style: Industrial
Number of Stories: 1
Foundation:
Exterior Wall Fabric: Brick
Fenestration: Industrial steel sash
Roof/Chimneys: Shallow pitch comp./metal
Additional Architectural Description:
Heavy timber post-and-beam construction, which would be unusual for the period.
Timber framing possibly re-used from earlier building.
PHOTO
Negative File No. 2-12, 14, 16
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings O
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village D
Industrial^ Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Commercial ~ Other ~
SIGNIFICANCE:
Part of military base/arsenal since 1953 (probably at least 1947, per 1947
aerial photograph, but after 1940, per 1940 aerial photograph).
ORIGINAL USE: Motor Repair (Air) Shop PRESENT USE: Vacant
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent ~ Good ~ Fair D3 PoorD
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible ED No ~ Part of District EH
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsD Development ~ Zoning ~ Deterioration ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES: p. 3
KI (OUI)I-I) BY: Albin H. Rothe DATIi: 5-15-90
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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NEW JERSEY DEI'ARIMliNT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM IIISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
Motor Repair (Air) Shop COMMON NAME: Building It241
ULOCK/LOT
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
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HISTORIC NAME: Gen. Store House COMMON NAME: Building #255
LOCATION: BLOCK/LOT
MUNICIPALITY: COUNTY:
USGS QUAD: UTM REFERENCES:
OWNER/ADDRESS: Zone/Easting/Northing
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DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 1953
Architect:
Style:
Number of Stories:
Foundation:
Industrial
1
Concrete block
Source of Date: See "Comments"
Builder:
Form/Plan Type:
Very large, semi-open industrial
structure.
Approximately 200' x 1220'
Exterior Wall Fabric: Concrete block
Fenestration: Industrial steel sash
Roof/Chiinneys: Flat comp.
Additional Architectural Description:
Very large, semi-open structure. Probably had facade and large overhead
doors, which were removed.
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Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
Negative File No. 2-15, 17 through 25
PHOTO
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village D
Industrial ID Downtown Commerical ~ Highway Commercial ~ Other ~
SIGNIFICANCE:
Part of military base/arsenal since 1953.
ORIGINAL USE: General store house PRESENT USE: Vacant
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent ~ Good ~ Fair ED PoorlZl
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible E) Nod Part of District OD
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsQ Development Ll Zoning O Deterioration ~
No Threat ~ Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES: p. 15
RECORDED BY: Albin H. Rothe DATE: 5-15-90
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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I OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME: Gen. Store House COMMON NAME: Building //255
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OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
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'86 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
H OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY HERITAGE
INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURE SURVEY FORM
HISTORIC SITES INVENTORY NO.
HISTORIC NAME:
LOCATION:
MUNICIPALITY:
USGS QUAD:
OWNER/ADDRESS:
Gen. Pur. Warehouse
COMMON NAME:
BLOCK/LOT
COUNTY:
UTM REFERENCES:
Building it256
Zone/Easting/Nortliing
Source of Date:
liuilder:
See "Comments"
Form/Plan Type:
Very large, semi-open industrial
structure.
Approximately 200' x 1220'
DESCRIPTION
Construction Date: 1953
Architect:
Style: Industrial
Number of Stories: 1
Foundation: Concrete block
Exterior Wall Fabric: Concrete block
Fenestration: Industrial steel sash
Roof/Chimneys: Flat comp.
Additional Architectural Description:
Very large, semi-open structure. Probably had facade and large overhead
doors, which were removed.
PHOTO
Negative File No. ^
Map (Indicate North)
See attached Map
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SITING, BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION, AND RELATED STRUCTURES:
See attached Map
SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Urban ~ Suburban ~ Scattered Buildings ~
Open Space ~ Woodland ~ Residential ~ Agricultural ~ Village ~
Industrial^ Downtown Commerical Q Highway Commercial ~ Other ~
SIGNIFICANCE:
Part of military base/arsenal since 1953.
Vacant
PRESENT USE:
Fair [3 PoorO
No ~ Part of District E
Zoning ~ Deterioration ~
ORIGINAL USE: Warehouse
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent ~ Good ~
REGISTER ELIGIBILITY: Yes ~ Possible CD
THREATS TO SITE: RoadsD Development CJ
No Threat D Other ~
COMMENTS:
1. All dates of construction are from the 1964 GSA Inventory List, unless other-
wise noted. Page No. (p.21, etc.) noted below under "References" is from that list.
2. Building numbers shown under the heading, "Common Name", are U.S. Army Engineer
Structure Sheet numbers, and buildings are identified with same on attached site plan.
REFERENCES: P- 15
RECORDED BY: AlbinH. Rothe DATH: 5-15-90
ORGANIZATION: The Rothe Partnership, P.C.
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