I have read about tobacco culture on Duck Island, as well as a number of goat farmers, but for the life of me I can't find the information. Perhaps it will be found in future searches. Duck Island to many of us over 65 remember it as a "Lovers' Lane" and also as a noted spot for murder. The township of Hamilton had grandiose plans for that little area down Lamberton Street, hoping some day that ocean going vessels would add still another eastern seaport. However the project to deepen the Delaware never came to fruition, and Duck Island remains an area of petroleum storage plants. 
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1930: HAMILTON TOWNSHIP AGAINST ANNEXATION OF DUCK ISLAND
I have read about tobacco culture on Duck Island, as well as a number of goat farmers, but for the life of me I can't find the information. Perhaps it will be found in future searches. Duck Island to many of us over 65 remember it as a "Lovers' Lane" and also as a noted spot for murder. The township of Hamilton had grandiose plans for that little area down Lamberton Street, hoping some day that ocean going vessels would add still another eastern seaport. However the project to deepen the Delaware never came to fruition, and Duck Island remains an area of petroleum storage plants.
Hi Tom: I often wondered what became of the Trenton Yacht Club that was located near Duck Island. We attended many parties and New Years Eve affairs there as guests of Felix Forconi, who was an officer of the club. Felix was our friend who lived on Revere Ave. in Villa Park and was related to the Pagliaros. Best regards.
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