White Lead, Zinc, and Color Works Traditional Cache
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White Lead, Zinc, and Color Works
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Enjoy a nice view and some history.
The Lucas Paint Factory, originally called the Gibbsboro White Lead, Zinc, and Color Works, was built in 1852 by John Lucas and Joseph Foster. It was built on the former millpond of Edward Gibbs called Silver Lake. They picked this location because the lake was free of lime and iron which was good for making uniquely colored paints. Lucas patented the first ready to use paint products.
The company was purchased by Sherwin Williams Company in the 1930’s and continued to make the Lucas Paint brand besides its own. The factory was closed in 1978 and redeveloped into a business complex in the 1980’s. The large house across the lake was the home of John Lucas, a British immigrant. He also built many of the homes around the factory for his workers, a community hall, a church – St. John’s in the Wilderness which originally stood on the factory property, and an athletic field.
There is ample parking no matter which direction you come from. Bring your camera as this is a picturesque spot. The wildlife is not timid. Take some time to walk around the lake and enjoy the peacefulness and the view of the 6 smokestacks and a very odd, but interesting little bridge.
There are several access points leading to the cache, a lock & lock, so if you find a difficult entry, there are easier ones nearby. The cache is just off the trail, so the only bushwhacking needed will be light.
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