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Indian Mills Historical Society

Brief History. 1876 - 1881 Centennial Baptist Church 1892 1923 Edgepillock Hall - Tribe

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Indian Mills Historical Society

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    1. Indian Mills Historical Society Red Men’s Hall Presented by: Mary Anne and Joseph Reinhart September 18, 2006

    2. Brief History 1876 - 1881 Centennial Baptist Church 1892 – 1923 Edgepillock Hall - Tribe #168 Improved Order of Red Men NJ used the building for their meetings and ceremonies, then it became the gathering place for the entire township, with local elections and township committee meetings. 20th century became Red Men’s Hall - the hall then served as a social gathering place that conducted dances with music by live musicians.

    3. History Continued July 20, 1964 – Lewis Shrider Jr., purchased the hall from Edgepillock Tribe #168 Improved Order of the Red Men. 1970’s – the Schauman family purchased the building and extensively remodeled it then converted it into a grocery store. 1997 – 2000 the MacDonald family purchased the property then converted it into a nursery school. 2000 – 2006 the property is currently being used as a residence.

    4. Main Building’s Characteristics Location – 185 Stokes Road,Shamong, NJ Type Building – Single /Detached Design – 3-story with basement Kitchens – 2 full Bathrooms – 3 full Square Footage - 3360 Newer Foundation 1500 Sq.Ft., Pinelands approved for an addition.

    5. Utilities Natural Gas Heat (two zone) Electric 200 (two zone) Central Air (two zone) Well Water Septic (two systems)

    6. Garage/Storage Building Characteristics Three-Bay Car Garage Open Storage Area Under Roof Outside Access Door

    7. Property Characteristics Acreage – 2.12 Zoned – Residential / Village Commercial In-ground Heated Swimming Pool 40’ x 20’ 2005 Taxes - $5404

    8. Proposed Usage for Main Building The members of the Indian Mills Historical Society envisions this property as a… “Living Museum”- displaying and storing all the historical artifacts and memorabilia and once again become the central point and gathering place for township groups and organizations meetings and events i.e., Historical Society Senior Citizens Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts IMAA

    9. Proposed Usage for the Garages/Storage Building The township currently does not have enough garage space to accommodate township equipment i.e., lawn mowers, plows, tree trimmers, etc., this building could provide the space needed for this equipment.

    10. Finance and Funding Shamong Township purchase the building. Open Space, Recreation & Historical Tax Fund. Historical Society – Conduct Fundraisers. In-Kind Donations – labor, equipment, supplies etc. Grants – apply for County, State and Federal Grants. Solicit Area Businesses for donations.

    11. Property’$ Value Property’s Value - In order to proceed with our attempt to purchase this property, we need to determine the value of this property. Appraisal – Mr. Mac Donald has authorized the Indian Mills Historical Society to engage a professional appraiser of their choice to gain access to his property to conduct an appraisal. Appraiser – The Indian Mills Historical Society will hire and pay for the appraiser’s services.

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