I originally posted this as an NRHP & AGS waymark and while I thought my facts were sound, it seems the historical society is quite serious about facts and historical truths (as well they should be). I received an email from Joe Sperlunto. Rather than restate what he said, I will quote it. After reading it, read the rest of the waymark and you will see what he meant in his original letter.
Basically, everything you quoted from "New Jersey, a Guide to Its Present and Past, 1939; page 235-236," is no longer true and perhaps never was. Pomona Hall has never been called "Charles S. Boyer Memorial Hall," our hours are actually Wed-Fri 12:30 - 4:30 and Sunday 12:00 - 5:00. The Museum has its own building behind Pomona Hall; and the library is actually located in the Boyer Building next door to Pomona Hall, along with our auditorium and administrative offices.
Also, while it is true we were awarded the two grants you mention, we are awarded numerous grants throughout the year which we use for historic preservation, special programming, and general operation. The two grants you mention would hardly be enough to cover our costs over an extended period of time.
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They were closed when I arrived (this was last summer 2009), even though the schedule said someone was supposed to be there. I am pretty certain during this time period in the summer, they are scheduled to be closed. The entire compound, this house, the historic society building adjacent to the house and another building were all padlocked tight. There are brick dates and initials on both ends of the house, a unique feature for any home. Almost as a rule, these types of homes have the initials and the date, in brick, on only one side. This has two, with separate dates. It seems construction occurred after the original erection date. I cannot tell a difference, but Marmaduke Cooper expanded on the much smaller version of this residence in 1788. As for the original 1726 date, the house was actually a wooden frame deal which stood as early as 1718.
Pomona Hall is associated with the Cooper family, who were early Camden settlers. The building has a high degree of architectural integrity. The City of Camden acquired the house in 1915 and in 1924 the Camden County Historical Society began leasing the property from the city.
The Camden County Historical Society was awarded a grant in 2007 to the tune of $6,840. In 1992, it received $55,666. The money is used to preserve this historic site.
"Step back in time and tour Pomona Hall and eighteenth-century colonial mansion built in 1726 and expanded in 1788 by the Cooper family, the first settlers of Camden County. The mansion provides a look at colonial living during that era. The Camden County Museum highlights the history of Camden County, NJ beginning with the Lenape Indians through Camden City’s industrial years with exhibits such as New York Ship, RCA, Civil War, Revolutionary War, Fire fighting, Camden Industry, Agriculture and children’s interactive area. "
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