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From: "J DOT Henry Priebe Jr DOT " root AT bluemoon DOT net
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2021 18:25:00 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: (erielack) Merriman Shoe Factory in Newton
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Bill,

Here's a 1916 Sanborn map page updated to 1946 that shows the shoe factory as
being "Goodman & George Fur M'f'g" with a few revisions to the footprint of
the building done by pasting a new map section over the old one.

This Newton series of Sanborn maps is available at:
https://www.loc.gov/resource/g3814nm.g3814nm_g055731946/?st=gallery

Henry

J. Henry Priebe Jr. Blue Moon Internet Corp Network Administrator
www.railfan.net Railfan Network Services

On Thu, Oct 28, 2021 at 3:46 PM William Botkin
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> Hi,
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> I am modeling the Merriman Shoe Factory that was an industry served by the
> DL&W Sussex Branch in Newton, NJ. I believe it is now been converted to
> condos. Does anyone know if the shoe factory was still active in the early
> 1950's. Any additional photos would be helpful in modeling it. The
> Steamtown photos I have found are posted as well a photo I took 20 or more
> years ago. My mock-up keeps the four story height, but reduces the overall
> footprint by around one-half to fit my space.
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> Thanks.
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> William E. Botkin
>
> Centennial, CO


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