Tickets, Parking, Bus Rides, Rest Rooms & Information. Built in 1986 on this site of the old Boro Hall and Police Station. It now undergoing renovations to expand both the boro offices and police sides.

The Wiseburns, Jack & Emma, Jane, Pat & Larry moved to Clayton in December 1949. Jack, my father, owned and operated "Cottage Mobile Service" at Oak St. (now Lewis Dr.) & Delsea Drive until 1960. He sold the station and went into the restaurant business opening "Snacks at Jack’s". First in the southern store of the building which now holds Best Food in Town, Then on Delsea Drive and West High Street where the vacant lot is. Finally after only about a year he moved into the building where "The Den of Antiquity" now is. He operated the luncheonette until 1965, when he went into the antique business. The original signs with food prices of the day are still on display in the store. The Den of Antiquity is open again and still family owned and operated by the Wiseburn family.

Recently renovated by the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Downtown Revitalization/Facade Program. Which is a federally funded program administered by the County to help towns boost economic opportunity and development throughout the town and local areas by revitalizing their downtown business district.

Best found by turning West from Delsea Drive at Academy St. when you get to the fork in the road go right the parking lot is on your left. Enter through the doors at the bottom of the steps in the center of the buildings.

Happy Holidays and welcome to the rich historic architecture of the Silver Lake Academy House. Converted inside this wonderful turn of the century architecture are forty nine luxurious and spacious condominiums for Active Adults 55 and Better. These condominiums will allow one the freedom and comfort of a whole new life. Our private gated community is nestled on about five acres and includes an 8 thousand foot clubhouse with a full state of the art gym, hot tub, his and her saunas, gathering room, guest house and more. Enjoy all the finer aspects that life has to offer when you become a resident. Come and see how we are preserving a little bit of Clayton’s history. Silver Lake Academy house is not just a new home community, but a new life-style!

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Merry Christmas...

From all of us at Silver Lake Academy House

Go North on Delsea Drive two blocks past Marty & Barbs. The house is on the left hand side. Use the entrance on the Howard St. Side.

Welcome to our dream house! We purchased this Civil War Era home in February 2002. It needed tender loving care and that is just what we’ve been giving it, since the day we purchased it. There have been many renovations to the first floor since we were last on the Holiday House Tour in 2002. We have come a long way with the house in that little bit of time. Come see our 1861 home originally built as a funeral home, at 540 N. Delsea Dr. in Clayton. We hope you will come year after year to see the progress we will be making, and enjoy the rich history of this great little town.

Turn East on Howard from Delsea Dr. it is the house on the left.

The second generation of Radio’s now own this ranch style, early 1950’s home, now newly renovated to two stories and a wonder to see.

Besides viewing their tastefully decorated front yard with countless strings of lights and holiday characters greeting you, you will enter their home to see creatively decorated themed Christmas trees with every room sharing a heavenly flow of holiday cheer, from the upstairs Master suite to the first floor common living areas. And as a special treat, this family is showing a special finished room in their basement which offers an astounding display of whistling trains. This is no ordinary holiday display, shown year round and taking hundreds of hours to create, this setup is considered extraordinary. You have to see to believe and you do not have to be a train lover to enjoy this special showing. Come with your sweet tooth as several holiday treats will be offered to satisfy your taste buds

6. St. Michael’s UAME Church
125 E. Center St. (856) 442-0800

For more than 70 years, the Congregation Sons of Israel held worship services in the building which is now the home of St. Michael’s. During 2005 they gave the Union American Methodist Episcopal Church (UAME) the building with one stipulation: it had to remain a church of worship. The UAME Church has been on record since the early 1800’s. Bishop Michael S. Moulden, who presides over the Second and Third Episcopal Districts (Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey) accepted the facility on behalf of the UAME Church, Inc. On January 15, 2006 St. Michael’s held its grand opening worship service, and in May 2006, Bishop Moulden appointed a Pastor/Teacher and a ministry team to begin the work of ministry in the Clayton, New Jersey area. The Ministry Team: Sis. Cheryl Scott, Sis. Carolyn Sykes, Evangelists Rose Kee and Jane S. Moulden, Rev. Beola Randall, Rev. John Adams and Pastor Sykes. Many, many people have graciously contributed to helping St. Michael’s become a functioning church.

ALL ARE INVITED: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 7:30pm: pre-Christmas Bible study: "The Heart of Mom & Dad," and our first year anniversary celebration services on Sunday January 14, 2007, 11am and 4pm. We ask for your prayers as we keep believing that God will build the "house" called St. Michael’s UAME Church. For information call St. Michael’s (856) 442-0800 or contact Pastor Sykes at: sykesword@msn.com Help us to impact the Clayton community and region. Have any ideas? Let us know. Join Us.

Go east on Academy St. 1/2 mile past East Ave. turn right on Jackson Ave. (just before last street light) Go to the end of the road (it turns to dirt) turn right and follow the dirt driveway for 3/10ths of a mile to the house. In case you get lost the phone number is 863-9212.

We are very excited to be part of the Holiday House Tours for the first time. Our Cape Cod style house was built 3 years ago by James Falisi. It is located in the middle of our 11 acre lot. Having our home set back in the middle of the woods we have more than enough privacy for the average family. It isn’t unusual to see wild turkey, deer and fox on a daily basis. With the variety of our own animals including chickens, goats, ducks and Otis our miniature donkey, there is never a lack of things to look at outside. In the warm season we have a riding trail, a pond with paddleboats and playground. The property is great for summer BBQs and in the winter the pond is great for ice-skating. Although the house doesn’t have as much history as most of the houses in town we try to keep our decor primitive country with a little touch of antiques and home made charm.

We look forward to sharing our home with you this holiday season. We are offering a special treats, baked goods and warm drinks for all who attend.

To get to this house you go east on Academy St. until you get to the light at Fries Mill turn left and go until you come to Whitney Dr. turn right go to Beckett St. (2nd left) go down Beckett. The house is on the right just past Hewitt Court. To get back to town continue down Beckett St. to Deshler Dr. turn left go to Fries Mill Rd., then turn left onto Fries Mill Rd. Follow Fries Mill to Academy St., turn right and proceed back into town.

The Eichmann family has lived at 11 Beckett for almost 12 years. The house is decorated in the country style with some antiques, and many handcrafted and hand-stitched items made by the Eichmann’s and their family, and patriotic touches throughout. Lauretta’s love for "houses" of all kinds can be seen in the everyday decor and in the special Christmas decorations. There are lighted houses and shops of different kinds in the foyer, dinning room, living room and master bedroom. There are two new additions this year, plus a very special new house in the kitchen. Favorite artists include Charles Wysocki and Warren Kimble, both famous for the Americana paintings. Their works can be seen in various forms including, wallpaper, rugs, framed puzzles, sculptures, and plates AND the new addition of a framed print and counted cross-stitch. Also don’t forget to look for Snoopy and the Peanuts gang to make an appearance here and there, especially in the upstairs hall bathroom.