Category Archives: New Jersey

York-Shipley connections

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Stephen H. Smith

My post Quonset huts of York-Shipley in Springettsbury resulted in many reader comments; among them were a host of York-Shipley connections questions: Is Sam Shipley, the president of York-Shipley, related to William Shipley who championed the York Plan during WWII? … Continue reading →

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Edison Electric Plant becomes subsidiary of York Railways

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Stephen H. Smith

Part 5 of York County History Center Buildings This is Part 5 of an industrial chronicle of the buildings on the property recently purchased by the York County Heritage Trust, with their goal of renovating the buildings into a York … Continue reading →

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York County History Center Buildings 1885

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Stephen H. Smith

“It is a matter of record—and fairly a part of the history of the city [of York]—that the Edison Light Company of York owed its birth and present success to Mr. [Adam F.] Geesey.” This quote comes from page 47 … Continue reading →

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RAILCAR GOLD Chapter 19 . . Sustainable . . Part 6

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Stephen H. Smith

RAILCAR GOLD is a historically accurate multi-generational fictional tale of hidden treasure, primarily set in York County, Pennsylvania during the latter half of the Nineteenth Century. This is Part 6 of Chapter 19 . . . Sustainable. A new part … Continue reading →

Posted in all posts, Buildings, Businesses, Manufacturing, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Railcar Gold, Railroads, Susquehanna River, York County | Tagged Billmeyer & Small, Blackwood NJ, Emma Billmeyer, George Billmeyer, Philadelphia Street, Railcar Gold, Spring Mills NJ, Susquehanna River, York PA | Comments Off

RAILCAR GOLD Chapter 19 . . Sustainable . . Part 5

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Stephen H. Smith

RAILCAR GOLD is a historically accurate multi-generational fictional tale of hidden treasure, primarily set in York County, Pennsylvania during the latter half of the Nineteenth Century. This is Part 5 of Chapter 19 . . . Sustainable. A new part … Continue reading →

Posted in all posts, New Jersey, Railcar Gold, Railroads, York County | Tagged Atlantic City NJ, Blackwood NJ, Clementon NJ, Emma Billmeyer, George Billmeyer, Railcar Gold, Samuel Clement, York PA | Comments Off

RAILCAR GOLD Chapter 19 . . Sustainable . . Part 4

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Stephen H. Smith

RAILCAR GOLD is a historically accurate multi-generational fictional tale of hidden treasure, primarily set in York County, Pennsylvania during the latter half of the Nineteenth Century. This is Part 4 of Chapter 19 . . . Sustainable. A new part … Continue reading →

Posted in all posts, New Jersey, Railcar Gold, Railroads, York County | Tagged Atlantic City NJ, Big Timber Creek, Blackwood NJ, Charles Billmeyer, Clementon NJ, Emma Billmeyer, George Billmeyer, New Jersey, Railcar Gold, Spring Mills Agricultural Works, Spring Mills NJ | Comments Off

RAILCAR GOLD Chapter 19 . . Sustainable . . Part 3

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Stephen H. Smith

RAILCAR GOLD is a historically accurate multi-generational fictional tale of hidden treasure, primarily set in York County, Pennsylvania during the latter half of the Nineteenth Century. This is Part 3 of Chapter 19 . . . Sustainable. A new part … Continue reading →

Posted in all posts, Businesses, Manufacturing, New Jersey, Railcar Gold, Railroads, York County | Tagged Atlantic City NJ, Billmeyer & Small Company, Camden & Atlantic City Railroad, Charles Billmeyer, Clementon NJ, Emma Billmeyer, George Billmeyer, Mary Billmeyer, Narrow Gauge Railway, New Jersey, Philadelphia & Atlantic City Railroad, Philadelphia & Atlantic City Railway, Philadelphia & Reading Railroad, Philadelphia PA, Princeton, Railcar Gold, Spring Mills Agricultural Works, William Billmeyer | Comments Off

RAILCAR GOLD Chapter 19 . . Sustainable . . Part 2

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Stephen H. Smith

RAILCAR GOLD is a historically accurate multi-generational fictional tale of hidden treasure, primarily set in York County, Pennsylvania during the latter half of the Nineteenth Century. This is Part 2 of Chapter 19 . . . Sustainable. A new part … Continue reading →

Posted in all posts, Buildings, Businesses, Manufacturing, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Railcar Gold, Railroads, York County | Tagged 1876 Centennial Exposition, Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City NJ, Billmeyer & Small, Billmeyer & Small Company, Emma Billmeyer, George Billmeyer, Mississippi Avenue, Missouri Avenue, Narrow Gauge Movement, Philadelphia & Atlantic City Railway, Philadelphia PA, Railcar Gold | Comments Off

RAILCAR GOLD Chapter 11 . . Princeton . . Part 6

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Stephen H. Smith

RAILCAR GOLD is a historically accurate multi-generational fictional tale of hidden treasure, primarily set in York County, Pennsylvania during the latter half of the Nineteenth Century. This is Part 6 of Chapter 11 . . . Princeton. A new part … Continue reading →

Posted in all posts, Books, Businesses, Manufacturing, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Railcar Gold, Railroads, Schools, York County | Tagged Billmeyer & Small, Charles Billmeyer, George S. Billmeyer, Pacific Railraod, Princeton NJ, Railcar Gold, York Car Works, York Railroad Station | Comments Off

RAILCAR GOLD Chapter 11 . . Princeton . . Part 5

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Stephen H. Smith

RAILCAR GOLD is a historically accurate multi-generational fictional tale of hidden treasure, primarily set in York County, Pennsylvania during the latter half of the Nineteenth Century. This is Part 5 of Chapter 11 . . . Princeton. A new part … Continue reading →

Posted in all posts, Books, Buildings, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Railcar Gold, Schools, York County | Tagged Charles Billmeyer, Continental Congress, General George Washington, George S. Billmeyer, Nassau Hall, New Brunswick NJ, Old Nassau, Philadelphia PA, Princeton NJ, Railcar Gold, Rutgers, United States, York Town PA, Yorktown VA | Comments Off

Category Archives: New Jersey

York-Shipley connections

Edison Electric Plant becomes subsidiary of York Railways

York County History Center Buildings 1885

RAILCAR GOLD Chapter 19 . . Sustainable . . Part 6

RAILCAR GOLD Chapter 19 . . Sustainable . . Part 5

RAILCAR GOLD Chapter 19 . . Sustainable . . Part 4

RAILCAR GOLD Chapter 19 . . Sustainable . . Part 3

RAILCAR GOLD Chapter 19 . . Sustainable . . Part 2

RAILCAR GOLD Chapter 11 . . Princeton . . Part 6

RAILCAR GOLD Chapter 11 . . Princeton . . Part 5

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