The Frazee house dates to c.
1740-60, the larger section constructed with Dutch style
framing by Gershom Frazee, a carpenter and cabinetmaker. It is
significant for its association with Frazee and his wife,
Elizabeth, who provided food for the American Miltia during
the Revolutionary War. Occupied as a farm until 1949, the six
acre property was a privately owned zoo until late into the
20th century, when acquired by the Township of Scotch Plains
for passive recreational use. When the property was threatened
to be sold and subdivided in 2003, the local rotary began
negotiations for a 50 year lease and made plans to restore the
structure.
The house is threatened by its vacancy, water infiltration into
the basement, structural concerns and negative publicity regarding
the house’s preservation.
To solve the puzzle and derive the cache coordinates, you need to
research the answers to the following questions:
In what year did Gershom Frazee Sr and his wife from
Rahway arrive at the house? Answer:
ABCD
In 1998 the property was taken under eminent domain by the Twp
of Scotch Plains. Until what year did it remain in Arbitration?
Answer:
EFGH
How many flour casks were listed in Gershom's 1791
inventory? Answer:
J
In what year did Albert Ryno purchase the house at
public auction? Answer:
KLMN
How much did Ryno pay for the house at that public auction?
Answer:
$PQR.00
The cache is located at N40°
3B.GHJ W074°
2K.MLQ
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