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Pluckemin, Schley's Tower circa 1890. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T3251J9G
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Pluckemin, Schley's Tower circa 1890. 1890. Clarence Dillon Public Library. RUcore: https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T3251J9G

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TitlePluckemin, Schley's Tower circa 1890
NameRay, George (Collector), Clarence Dillon Public Library
Date Created1890
SubjectMountains
DescriptionSchley's Tower next to Mt. Propsect Road above Pluckemin afforded views of New York. It was a popular picnic spot and was linked to a series of bridle paths across the mountain. The earliest tower was built circa 1890, and replaced circa 1900 with an elaborate Japanese pagoda-style structure with a self-hoist elevator. The second tower burned in the 1930s. Photo from the collection of Mrs. George Ray.
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T3251J9G
CollectionAnne O'Brien Historical Room Collection
Organization NameClarence Dillon Public Library
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