There is also an excellent local map collection, which includes the 1872 Beers map. The image collection contains the works of Silas Morse and Albert Moore, two local photographers active in the mid to late 19th century. Their work is particularly strong in scenes from early Atlantic City, as well as other communities around the County. Our card catalogue includes more than 85,000 cards, which reference this extensive collection. The library is open to the public.
Volunteers are on duty to assist visitors.
Non-members are charged a modest fee for research. This small cottage at 8 Virginia Avenue in Northfield, which is a combination of 18th and 20th century construction, was a bequest to the Society in 1989 from Virginia Risley Stout. It was the home for many generations of oystermen. Mrs. Stout was the last of her direct line of the Risley family which occupied this property since 1724. The house listed on the National Register of Historic Places.