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Sussex County Historical Society - NJ
Sussex County County Historical Society, Hill Museum
82 Main Street
Newton, NJ 07860
973-383-6010
http://www.sussexhistory.org/
From the Historical Society's collection of vintage photographs of A.J. Bloom of Andover are these two of the John Hancock Ice Company of Philadelphia. It was located on Slater's Lake (now Lake Aeroflex) in Andover Township and was built in the late 1880's. It had storage capacity of 22,000 tons of ice. During this time in Sussex County, there were many ice companies that took advantage of the clean lakes.
Support local history while enjoying a delicious breakfast! You are invited to the Sussex County Historical Society’s Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebee’s in Newton on March 7, 2026, from 8:00–10:00 a.m. Bring your family and friends for a fun morning supporting a great cause.![]()
Proceeds from this event will support the restoration of the Old Newton Academy and the Tully House, two significant landmarks that reflect Sussex County’s rich history.
Double Decker![]()
Why not give the gift of Sussex County history to a family member or friend? Check out our expanded online bookstore at www.sussexhistory.org/ and click on Shop. Browse through our many specials and check out our Double Decker special. Amelia Stickney Decker and Ralph Decker are well known in Sussex County. Amelia was a historian and Ralph was an educator. Ralph wrote Then And Now: Forty Years in the Schools of Sussex County. He gives a history of Sussex County schools up to 1940 as well as histories of individual school districts. Included are many photographs of early Sussex County school houses. Amelia Stickney Decker wrote That Ancient Trail which explores the discovery, settling and early life along the Old Mine Road. The second part of the book takes the reader on a tour of some of the connecting roads and “Century Old Houses” in Walpack, Sandyston and Montague Townships.