Author:
George W. Stevenson, Jr. (Fond Memories)
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Date Posted: 18:35:53 08/03/08 Sun
In reply to:
John S. Flack
's message, "Re: Old Mansion Along Route 70 back in the 1960's" on 12:51:07 08/03/08 Sun
>>>George,
>>>
>>>Do you mean the Tomlinson mansion that was acquired
>by
>>>the Methodist Church on Plymouth Drive?
>>
>>John,
>>
>>No, this Mansion was on the other side of Route 70
>>directly in line of side from the Tomlinson mansion
>>and Methodist Church. The mansion was torn down in
>>1968. You might have possibly been too young to
>>remember. However, now that you mentioned it, I would
>>like to know the history of the Tomlinson mansion.
>>Somebody told my Mother, when we lived in Marlton,
>>that there is a old underground tunnel that runs under
>>the mansion where they would hide slaves back during
>>the civil war. If you have any info on that I would
>>appreciate it very much.
>>
>>George
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>George,
>
>Yes, I was only 4 in '68 but I think this was the
>Zebedee Wills home. There is a photo of it in
>Yesterdays...Evesham Township - If you like I can
>email it to you.
>
>The Tomlinson Mansion was built around 1860, had 14
>rooms, and was owned by the Tomlinson's until the
>Methodist Church bought it in 1962. From 1907 until
>1911 a second floor bedroom was used as a classroom
>for Quaker children. It is supposed to be one of the
>best examples of Italianate architecture in NJ. Being
>a member of the Methodist Church myself, I heard that
>rumor about it being a stop on the underground
>railroad but haven't been able to find and info to
>back it up.
>
>Thanks for posting!
>John
John,
Yes, I would really appreciate it if you can email me the picture of the Zebedee Wills home from the Evesham Township news article. I'll keep in touch!
Sincerely,
George
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