by Renee Stemcovski | Jul 13, 2021 | History of Plainsboro, Museum Intern Blog
The Story of Elsie the Cow By Mahathi Chinthapalli Cow Appreciation Day, occurring annually in July, is a day when cows are recognized and appreciated for everything they do. One cow that had a huge influence on thousands was Elsie the Cow. Elsie was no ordinary cow;...
by Renee Stemcovski | Jun 1, 2021 | History of Plainsboro, Museum Collections, Museum Staff
World Milk Day Today is World Milk Day! During the twentieth century, Walker-Gordon Dairy was one of the largest companies in Plainsboro and one of the highest quality milk producers in the country. In the 1890s, Dr. Thomas M. Rotch worked with Walker-Gordon to...
by Renee Stemcovski | May 14, 2021 | History of Plainsboro, Museum Collections, Museum Staff
History of Trains In 1862 the first train went through Plainsboro along the single-track Camden and Amboy Railroad. The increased demand for trains during the Civil War led to the expansion of this line and the construction of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Plainsboro....
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