Broad Street Park is one of the oldest sections of the Township of Hamilton, Mercer County, New Jersey. It is an area consisting of the environs of South Broad Street to the bluffs overlooking Spring Lake and the marshes of John A. Roebling Park. It is a primarily residential neighborhood. The Township's first fire company was organized there and the Township's original police station was located there for many years. Postings from Deutzville and Fairview Park are included.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
BSP Indian Artifacts, Part I
Trenton Times Sunday Advertiser, October 19, 1919
It is fascinating to learn of the interest and effort of Parkers past. Mr Cook's archaeological activity provides us information on the very first Parkers.
I grew up and still live near the old Watson House. I remember when I was a kid, way before it became a museum, another Indian skull was found on the bank in back of the house. This had to be back in the late 50's. When the Indepndence Mall was built, plenty of Indian relics were found since the area was dug up for the foundation. All the neighborhood kids joined in the search, and I still have plenty of them that I saved all these years. When Vic Rice developed Independence Ave., Westcott Ave. and Wedge Drive (in back of the mall), more Indian relics were found. Some were bought on site, after their discovery.
I grew up and still live near the old Watson House. I remember when I was a kid, way before it became a museum, another Indian skull was found on the bank in back of the house. This had to be back in the late 50's. When the Indepndence Mall was built, plenty of Indian relics were found since the area was dug up for the foundation. All the neighborhood kids joined in the search, and I still have plenty of them that I saved all these years. When Vic Rice developed Independence Ave., Westcott Ave. and Wedge Drive (in back of the mall), more Indian relics were found. Some were bought on site, after their discovery.
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