Page 10 - 2017 08 Observer.indd

EWING $174,745 EWING $194,745 EWING $209,745 ISLANDS continued from Page 1 once home to camp offices and bustled
30 acres run parallel to the city’s Glen with activities, including the federal gov-
Afton section and stretch south toward ernment’s effort to construct barracks
the Trenton neighborhood called the for campers.
Island—part of the city once cut off from Those golden days were followed by
the mainland by a canal that was eventu- changes in operations, starting with the
ally filled to create Route 29. Trenton Rescue Mission, which rented
2BR, 2BA Condo at “The Madison.” 3BR, 1.5BA ‘Glendale’ Colonial. 3BR, 1.5BA ‘Spring Valley’ Ranch. Two reports written in 1954 and 1964 the island and made renovations and
www.remax-nj.com/7015367 www.remax-nj.com/7022714 www.remax-nj.com/6954684 by Trenton Rotary Club member Joseph improvements “to make a top flight
Kessler document the island’s highs and camp.” They also used an “army duck”
EWING $239,745 EWING $239,745 EWING $249,745 lows in the 20th century. The papers are — an amphibious vehicle — to bring
part of the Trentoniana Collection in the youngsters to the island.
Trenton Free Public Library. However, by the late 1940s the camp’s
Kessler starts his report in 1917 with economic fortunes went out with the
Trenton Rotary Club president William tide. Participating groups couldn’t pay
Maddock proposing the club purchase the bills, and plans to improve access to
the island from the Park Island Canoe- the island and fresh water supplies were
3BR, 1.5BA Ranch. 3BR, 2BA ‘Hillwood Manor’ Colonial. 3BR, 2.5BA ‘Fleetwood Village’ Colonial. ing Association, which had purchased turned down because of heavy costs,
www.remax-nj.com/6966852 www.remax-nj.com/7007368 www.remax-nj.com/7003619
the island in the late 1800s and built noted Kessler.
EWING $294,745 LAWRENCE $319,745 LAWRENCE $349,745 some clubhouses. Meanwhile Rotary expenditures
Maddock’s plan called for the island mounted up, thanks to general upkeep,
to be renamed after the Rotary Club and insurance and the cost of a caretaker—
used to help “the anemic and deserving “necessary for insurance reasons”—who
children of Trenton.” died while trying to escape the island by
The club, in partnership with the Mer- boat during a winter storm in 1951.
cer County Health League, embraced By the end of 1952, the organization
3BR, 1.5BA ‘Mountainview’ Ranch. 2BR, 2.5BA ‘Liberty Green’ Townhome. 4BR, 2BA ‘Lawrenceville Square’ Colonial. the plan, and all seemed to go swim- was dealing with lack of member inter-
www.remax-nj.com/6839985 www.remax-nj.com/6997067 www.remax-nj.com/7003027 mingly for the next 20 years. est, property vandalism and city taxes.
A 1933 Trenton Sunday Times-Adver- “Real estate developers had evinced
tiser front-page article capsulized the some interest in the purchase of the
island with the headline, “Trenton’s Par- 31-acre island,” wrote Kessler. “These
adise Haven of Health—Rotary Island, interests never developed in anything
Owned by English till Days Revolu- approaching an agreement. The City of
tion, Being Used to Build Up Strength Trenton likewise showed interest, but
Contact Joan TODAY! of Tuberculoses Contact Children.” because of restricted funds, could not

Joan C. George,
Joan C. George Offi ce (609) 587-9300 x1437 | Cell (609) 915-4425 Accompanying the article were photos promise any immediate development of
of period camp buildings with verandas, the grounds for community use.”
Sales Associate JoanGeorge@remax.net | www.JoanGeorge.com stone chimneys and scores of children in Today the Rotary Island is part of Wash-
Sales Associate
The Joan George Team @ JoanGeorgeTeam Each offi ce independently owned & operated. bunks in open wards and on the beach. ington Crossing State Park. Since plans to
The now-deserted Rotary Island was build a bridge to Rotary Island never mate-

THE PROOF IS IN THE NUMBERS.

We can now treat patients with psoriasis with medicines that

40% OF THE TIME CAN CLEAR THEM WITHIN 12 WEEKS,

70% OF THE TIME 90% BETTER WITHIN 12 WEEKS,

With new eczema drugs, 75% BETTER 75% OF THE TIME.

Clinical trials available for breakthrough products.

For appointments, please call 609-443-4500 or visit www.WindsorDermatology.com

59 One Mile Road Extension, East Windsor, NJ 08520

Psoriasis • Acne • Skin Cancer Screenings
Eczema • Hair Loss • Hyperhidrosis • Mohs Surgery
Molluscum • Pediatric Dermatology • Port Wine Stain
Rosacea • Skin Allergies & Hives • Skin Cancer • Warts

10Ewing Observer | August 2017