1919 AND 1922: MERCER MANOR

Just past the five points at Mercerville, and about a quarter mile up Edinburg Road, you will see the area known as Mercer Manor. It was laid out as a new community back during the time of President Woodrow Wilson, hence the street names. Twenty five dollars down and even less for your mortgage. How times have changed!

RALPH LUCARELLA said...

IN THE 50'S TOM, I BOUGHT A LOT ON THE CORNER OF EDINBURG RD AND HOOVER FOR $1,200. THAT WAS PRETTY CHEAP FOR THAT AREA AND BUILT A HOUSE THERE FOR $17,000. I LATER DECIDED I WANTED A BRICK HOUSE AND SOLD IT TO BUY THE HOUSE ON MARSHALL AVE. FOR $17,500. I HATE TO THINK ABOUT HOW MUCH THOSE HOUSES ARE WORTH NOW. REGARDS.

Friday, February 24, 2012

1919: MERCERVILLE'S "MERCER MANOR"

In and article I wrote some 20 years ago, during the years when I was suggesting that Hamilton Township was woefully inadequate in recording and appreciating its historic heritage. It seemed that all history revolved around Hamilton Square, and the only reliable source of history originated in the West family of Hamilton Square. As a result, very little was ever written about Yardville, Edgebrook, Deutzville, Bromley, Groveville, White Horse and all the farm land in between. Thanks to former mayor Jack Rafferty, Joe Bellina, and Maurice "Mo" Rossi, they were sold on Tom Glover's concept of at least starting a recorded history of the township. I suggested to the gentlemen that the historic John Abbott II house, the Watson House, the Isaac Pearson house, and other COLONIAL historic spots in Hamilton were important, but not all history involved the colonial experience. What about the evolution of Hamilton to a burgeoning megalopolis? What about the beginnings of Bromley, the McGalliard family, the antiquity of Groveville, etc.?
To make a long story short, I found that I was really preaching to the choir. Jack Rafferty is and always was very interested in local history. As a result, I have been zealously building a comprehensive digital and physical database of Hamilton and little recognized material from the surrounding areas of Hamilton. The project is a lifetime project and will continue for generations to come.

Mack said...
"Mercer Manor" is where I live. Many of the streets named after members of president Wilsons administration.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

1919: MERCER MANOR - HOOVER AVENUE AREA

There's an offer that's hard to refuse! $25 down and material to build a beautiful bungalow like that in the engraving. Mercer Manor is located off of Edinburg Road, just north of five points. The streets the the Manor are named for prominent politicians of the era: Hoover, Lansing, etc.).

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FROM MIKE "MACK" MCNICOLL:

Hi Tom:
I noticed that when I moved out here. They all appeared to be Members of President Wilson's
Cabinet or Government including Hoover who helped get Europe fed after that nasty senseless war. A family story I was always told was we were related to President Wilson.. and my Grandma had a high batting average with her stories so I have never dismissed it but have never proven it either.

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FROM RALPH LUCARELLA:
Hi Tom: In 1954 I bought the lot on the corner of Edinburg Road and Hoover Ave. for $1,200. It was a very large lot and I built a house there for $17,00 in 1955, with a loan from Roma Savings. It was a beautiful home but we just could'nt get used to hot air heat. I ended up selling it and buying a home on Marshall ave. which was all brick and with radiator heat, something we always longed for. Best regards.