The Double-Crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax Auritus) is a member of the cormorant family of seabirds. It occurs along inland waterways as well as in coastal areas, and is widely distributed across North America, from the Aleutian Islands in Alaska down to Florida and Mexico. Measuring 70–90 cm (28–35 in) in length, it is an all-black bird, which gains a small double crest of black and white feathers in breeding season. It has a bare patch of orange-yellow facial skin. Five subspecies are recognized.

The Double-Crested Cormorant is found near rivers, lakes and along the coastline. It mainly eats fish and hunts by swimming and diving. Its feathers, like those of all cormorants, are not waterproof and it must spend time drying them out after spending time in the water. Once threatened by the use of DDT, the numbers of this bird have increased markedly in recent years.

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The Double-Crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax Auritus) is a member of the cormorant family of seabirds. It occurs along inland waterways as well as in coastal areas, and is widely distributed across North America, from the Aleutian Islands in Alaska down to Florida and Mexico. Measuring 70–90 cm (28–35 in) in length, it is an all-black bird, which gains a small double crest of black and white feathers in breeding season. It has a bare patch of orange-yellow facial skin. Five subspecies are recognized.

The Double-Crested Cormorant is found near rivers, lakes and along the coastline. It mainly eats fish and hunts by swimming and diving. Its feathers, like those of all cormorants, are not waterproof and it must spend time drying them out after spending time in the water. Once threatened by the use of DDT, the numbers of this bird have increased markedly in recent years.

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The Double-Crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax Auritus) is a member of the cormorant family of seabirds. It occurs along inland waterways as well as in coastal areas, and is widely distributed across North America, from the Aleutian Islands in Alaska down to Florida and Mexico. Measuring 70–90 cm (28–35 in) in length, it is an all-black bird, which gains a small double crest of black and white feathers in breeding season. It has a bare patch of orange-yellow facial skin. Five subspecies are recognized.

The Double-Crested Cormorant is found near rivers, lakes and along the coastline. It mainly eats fish and hunts by swimming and diving. Its feathers, like those of all cormorants, are not waterproof and it must spend time drying them out after spending time in the water. Once threatened by the use of DDT, the numbers of this bird have increased markedly in recent years.

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Foxburst Farm
âMystery of the Towerâ

Foxburst Farm Water Tower AKA âVulture Towerâ âTower of Deathââ¨

In close proximity to the site of the Little House stands "an enormous square-sided water tower and adjacent one-story building projecting horizontally from its north elevation." (As described in a July, 2002 report from the Cultural Resource Consulting Group about the property.) The study goes on to say that the water tower and attached farm building "are an eclectic combination of styles that include "Italianate, Federalist and Craftsman. Referencing a New England lighthouse with its obelisk form and Wooden Clapboard siding, the windowed tower is crowned by Italianate brackets (that) support a flat, overhanging eave that holds a smaller box-like windowed structure which provides the base for a 1 1/2 story, Federalist-inspired clapboard cabin-like shell that was meant to hide the water tank at the top of the tower."

The age and exact purpose of this intriguing tower is unknown, but it was in existence when Florence L. Haupt purchased the property. Her namesake granddaughter (Florence Haupt Teiger) said that the tower was in a decrepit state even then, and recalls that her brother used to chase her up to the rickety tower steps when they were kids. She also remembers the sight of pigeons roosting at its top.

Ira Haupt II recalled that the first floor of the tower held general farm implements, and a laborer was housed on its 2nd floor. A Caretaker (called Superintendent) of the property also lived in the cottage, which was attached to the tower. However, during World War II, Haupt noted that there was no superintendent, and the cottage was rented out to Oakhurst's police chief-Chief Eisele. He kept his riding horse, called Pearl Harbor, in their cow barn. (It was through Chief Eisele that Florence got her love of riding.)

Stuart Haupt served as an Air Raid Warden during WWII. He would go out to Deal Road when the siren blew. Because of the gasoline

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Foxburst Farm
âMystery of the Towerâ

Foxburst Farm Water Tower AKA âVulture Towerâ âTower of Deathââ¨

In close proximity to the site of the Little House stands "an enormous square-sided water tower and adjacent one-story building projecting horizontally from its north elevation." (As described in a July, 2002 report from the Cultural Resource Consulting Group about the property.) The study goes on to say that the water tower and attached farm building "are an eclectic combination of styles that include "Italianate, Federalist and Craftsman. Referencing a New England lighthouse with its obelisk form and Wooden Clapboard siding, the windowed tower is crowned by Italianate brackets (that) support a flat, overhanging eave that holds a smaller box-like windowed structure which provides the base for a 1 1/2 story, Federalist-inspired clapboard cabin-like shell that was meant to hide the water tank at the top of the tower."

The age and exact purpose of this intriguing tower is unknown, but it was in existence when Florence L. Haupt purchased the property. Her namesake granddaughter (Florence Haupt Teiger) said that the tower was in a decrepit state even then, and recalls that her brother used to chase her up to the rickety tower steps when they were kids. She also remembers the sight of pigeons roosting at its top.

Ira Haupt II recalled that the first floor of the tower held general farm implements, and a laborer was housed on its 2nd floor. A Caretaker (called Superintendent) of the property also lived in the cottage, which was attached to the tower. However, during World War II, Haupt noted that there was no superintendent, and the cottage was rented out to Oakhurst's police chief-Chief Eisele. He kept his riding horse, called Pearl Harbor, in their cow barn. (It was through Chief Eisele that Florence got her love of riding.)

Stuart Haupt served as an Air Raid Warden during WWII. He would go out to Deal Road when the siren blew. Because of the gasoline shortage during the War, the Haupts spent two years (1943-44) living in New York City.

Foxburst Farm Water Tower aka âVulture Towerâ âTower OF Deathâ

The water tower was constructed to resemble a New England lighthouse. The property was purchased by then Western Electric Company and subsequently AT&T in 1919. Refereed as the Deal Test site. Ship-to-shore wireless communications was tested and perfected here after the Titanic disaster. This is also the place where Sputnik was first discovered. In 1960, the army transmitted the first photograph via facsimile âfaxâ to Puerto Rico using a satellite. In 1823 the first Mastodon remains in New Jersey were found here." ` by Dustin Farnum

The Tower itself has been there for quite some time. It predates the Haupt's who owned the farm from the 1930's on. Originally it was a water tower to supply the farm. During the 2nd World War, it was occupied by the army to watch the coast. Before the 2nd World War, the
property had been a working farm, but because of the War and the shortage of men to work it, that became a problem and the farm was switched over to more of specialized growing and they had large greenhouses erected behind the tower (They were on the site when the Township took over the property, but were in such bad shape the Township had no choice but the tear them down). As public water became available, the need for a water tower decreased and it was changed over to just a tower.

The water basin was removed and the viewing tower that you see today was built. At that time the Towers use also changed. It was a Caretakerâs residence for the property and many people lived there over the years. In the 1960's and 70's, the Township's Police Chief lived in the Tower house. As a kid, I remember (the 1960's) that the front of the farm was covered by the pine trees that are there today, except they went down to the ground, and there was a fence along the road. You could only see down the driveway, and the only thing you could see was the tower.

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