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May 24th: 60's Pinewood Derby

5/24/2018

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Our Throwback Thursday today comes from 1969 at the former Chesterfield Elementary School.
The Cub Scouts held their annual Pinewood Derby!

Can you recognize anyone in these photos?
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March 29: Crosswicks Water Tower

3/29/2018

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The Crosswicks Water Tower stood next to what later became the Crosswicks Post Office for 84 years. After the Crosswicks Water Co. was sold to Garden State Water Co. in the 70's, residents continued to be serviced by the tower until it was dismantled in 1996.
Fun Fact: Until 1962, residents who didn't have meters were billed according to how many faucets their home had.
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March 22: Former Chesterfield Elementary School

3/22/2018

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This ThrowbackThursday is about the former Chesterfield Elementary School!
​On Tuesday, December 8th, 1964 from 5pm-9pm, residents were asked to decide on a proposal for a township K-6 school not to exceed $497,000. The Chesterfield Township Elementary School on Crosswicks-Chesterfield Road opened for its first full school year on September 8th, 1966.
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March 15: Shadyrest Bible Church

3/15/2018

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This Throwback Thursday comes from the Shadyrest Bible Church on Crosswicks-Chesterfield Road!
The Chesterfield mansion was purchased in 1946. Over 50 years later, the time came for a big renovation project. In September of 2002, the church broke ground on a sanctuary expansion project.
Top Photo: Left- Harriet Garren, Right- Rev. Virgil D. Garren
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The purpose of the Chesterfield Township Historical Society is to bring together those people interested in history, especially the history of our township. Understanding the history of our township is basic to our democratic way of life, gives us a better understanding of our state and nation, and helps us better to appreciate our American heritage.

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  • About
    • Board of Trustees
    • Statement of Purpose
    • Historical Information
  • Library
  • Calendar
  • Events
    • Museum Gala Re-Opening Event
    • Museum Open House & Summer Speakers
    • Garden Party
    • 2023 Plein Air Festival
    • Night at the Museum
    • Holiday Centerpiece Greens
    • Holiday Celebration
    • Annual Meeting
  • Museum
  • Membership
  • Sponsors
  • Store
  • Contact
    • Directions