New Hunting Spot

[DigMO]

Hey everybody.It's been awhile since I've posted anything but I've been doing a little research and this is what I've found.I actually lucked into this.I was looking for information on something else and came across info on this place.I'd never heard of this place before and so I started searching and asking questions.This was a trolley park that opened up in 1895.It was a booming place back then.They had boating,swimming,tennis courts,baseball field,a roller coaster,dance pavilion,midway,a big swinging bridge and several other things.This place is huge.Then when automobiles came out the trolley business slowly died and so did this park.From what I know this place closed in the 1930's.All the buildings are gone now but the foundations are still there.Sadly,some people have used it for a dump and others have used it for a party spot.I've made a deal with the owner to clean some of the trash for the privilege to detect this place.Anyway,it's just a few finds so far but I'm thrilled just to be there.I found my first Indian Head pennies-1881 and 1886.Also found a 1913 wheatie,I think that one is a hat pin and the other is part of a bracelet that once had a stone in it.Couldn't find the stone.My brother found a 1913 barber dime.Sorry,I forgot to take a pic of it.Hope you all enjoy the pics.

 

[EDDE]

Nice finds. IH's are great. I think you will have a good spot for a while. Good luck and keep us posted.

Bob

the next iceburg

 

[halfdime]

Oh, yeah! Look under the roller coaster. Great place, just have patience with it.

 

[Ridley]

Your research skills are very inspiring. I can't wait to see what you find there.

Thanks for sharing the process of finding a great potential location and obtaining permission. That's something I really want to learn how to do.



Ridley

 

[DigMO]

Thanks everybody for your comments.I can only hope that this site is a fraction as good as the "iceburg".I do plan on hitting the midway and roller coaster sites pretty hard but there is alot of trash to sift through.Beer cans everywhere.People have been dumping tires,tv's and other assorted trash down there for a long time.It's sad.I hate to see such a beautiful place trashed like it is.I going to suggest to the owner to install a new gate on the road into this place to try and keep people from dumping anymore.Again,thanks everybody and take care-I'll keep you posted.

 

[flip]

With the potential of a site like that, I would rent a Bobcat for a day and clean away all the surface trash. Easy swinging after that, plus the owner would like it clean and you would have an invite for a long time.

 

[Dreamweaver43]

Whoa!

Totally awesome!!!

Dreamweaver

 

[Mike95inNJ]

Looks very promising. Nice work on the research.
Mike in NJ

 

[shootist]

WOW great spot,love the old postcards. I have researched a spot very similar to that one near my home. Unfortunately this area has been developed somewhat though a park still remains there,heres a couple of pics,good luck with your sweet spot...Shoot

 

[papa]

Looks like a great spot to hunt,what days are you not going to be there

 

[civilman1]

Look's like you got your hand's full for a long time!!!!.....I can just imagine what's to be had there.....Nice job!!...HH and do keep us posted on this place,look's like a happenin' place.

 

[whitesid]

nice finds, i bet theres many more at that spot

 

[outdoorgirl]

I love the pics!!! Looks like it can be a GREAT spot for some goodies!! Good Luck

 

[BuckleBoy]

Get a water detector and hunt that swimming hole to the left of the bridge in the top photo!!! If you have to, rent one for a week! Let us know what else you find there. It sounds like a large site!

Buckleboy

 

[Mirage]

So have you decided on a name for the place yet? I anticipate future posts.

Bob

 

[jopher]

I know that working with trashed over sites is difficult, but with the potential of this site....WoW! Take your time ...do small areas ...clear the surface, dig the shallow trash , then go for the good stuff.!Congrats on a great find....Joe

 

[cheese]

Wow, just looking at those pics has got my swingin' arm twitchin'. Yes ma'am, you've got yourself a site there fer sure!

 

[Snee]

Very nice!

 

[search_and_find]

Cool spot...love the history!

 

[cajunmiss]

WOW--good for you. Can't wait to watch your experiences with this wonderful place unfold.

CM

 

[Alchemy]

So that's so awesome!
Wow, I guess you'll be busy there for quite some time.
Ditto what Buckleboy said...I'd imagine there were alot of things lost in them waters!